Health & Wellness
Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide
New research published by the UN health agency on Thursday revealed that suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide – taking...
‘Digital dumpsites’ study highlights growing threat to children
The health of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide is at risk from the illegal processing of old electrical or electronic devices, the World...
Landmark G7 agreement pledges 870 million COVID-19 vaccine doses
A senior UN official welcomed on Sunday, the Group of Seven (G7) leading industrialized nations’ commitment to immediately share at least 870 million doses...
Vaccine inequity triggers ‘huge disconnect’ between countries
Although COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline globally for a second consecutive week, the UN health agency chief said on Monday that “a...
WHO approves Chinese COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
A COVID-19 vaccine produced in China has been given the green light for global rollout, potentially paving the way for its use in underserved...
Risky business: COVID-19 and safety at work
The numbers of home workers around the world have been swelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, putting a fresh focus on the need for employers...
Biotechnologies: Commission seeks open debate on New Genomic Techniques
European Commission published, at the request of the Council, a study on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). The study shows that NGTs, which are techniques...
COVID-19 cases rise for ninth consecutive week, variants continue spreading
COVID-19 infections have increased for the ninth consecutive week globally while variants continue their spread, the UN health agency has confirmed.
Nearly 5.7 million new cases were reported in the last seven-day period, above previous highs, the World...
ACT now to speed up funding for COVID-19 tools
Although a landmark global collaboration has developed and delivered COVID-19 vaccines and diagnostics worldwide, critical funding shortfalls remain, the World Health Organization (WHO) said...
How to Ensure that your Teen Driver Learns the Principles of Safe Driving
If your teenager is now eligible to apply for a provisional licence, it’s natural that you would have mixed emotions about this major milestone....