EULAR: World Arthritis Day is 12 October
World Arthritis Day, referred to as WAD, is a global awareness day held every year on 12 October. WAD aims…
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WHO: shortage of palliative care services
WHO takes steps to address glaring shortage of quality palliative care services: Worldwide, it is estimated only 1 in 10…
Pandemic linked to rising rates of depressive and anxiety disorders
Cases of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders have increased by more than 25 per cent worldwide, according to a…
WHO report highlights global shortfall in investment in mental health
WHO report highlights global shortfall in investment in mental health: World misses most 2020 mental health targets; extension of WHO…
WHO recommends malaria vaccine for children at risk
WHO recommends ground breaking malaria vaccine for children at risk. Historic RTS,S/AS01 recommendation can reinvigorate the fight against malaria. The World…
Tracking COVID in Northern Ireland
Tracking COVID in Northern Ireland: A group of experts at Queen's University Belfast have been using mathematical modelling to track…
WHO: new essential medicines list
WHO prioritizes access to diabetes and cancer treatments in new Essential Medicines Lists: High prices and low availability still a…
Institute launch to tackle infectious disease threats
‘Critical mass’ of scientists launches Institute to tackle infectious disease threats: Imperial College London has launched a pioneering new Institute to…
Strategic Action for Health in Small Island Developing States
WHO is hosting the first global gathering of leaders focusing exclusively on health in Small Island Developing States, or SIDS.…
Call for urgent action on meningitis
WHO and partners call for urgent action on meningitis. WHO and partners launch new meningitis strategy aims to save more…