In a surprising turn of events, Tanzanian President Samia Sululu Hassan announced an outbreak of the Marburg virus during a joint press conference with the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. This announcement came after the country's health ministry initially denied any spread of the virus. The outbreak was confirmed by ...
Former President Trump once again wants the U. S. to leave the World Health Organization (WHO). Why? He thinks the agency is full of corporate power and China's influence. But what does this mean for global health? Let's break it down. Trump's executive order to start the withdrawal process is a big deal. It's not the first time he's tried this. In 2020, he pulled o...
China has restated its dedication to collaborating globally on key issues, contrasting with the US's recent decisions. President Trump pulled the US out of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris Climate Agreement again. Some experts believe this could give China a chance to boost its global leadership role. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiaku...
President Donald Trump has made it official—the United States is leaving the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision has healthcare experts worried about the future of global health responses. What's the WHO all about? It's a United Nations agency set up to tackle health emergencies worldwide. Among its members are nearly 200 countries, and it plays a crucial...
Ever wondered how countries around the globe are tackling oral and oropharyngeal cancer? A recent look into national and subnational plans from all World Health Organization Member States gives us some insights. As of March 2023, out of 194 countries, only a few had specific subnational plans, resulting in a total of 264 political entities with revised plans. Interes...
Whooping cough is serious. Babies can get very sick and even die from it. So, why are there more cases of whooping cough lately? One big reason is that not enough people are getting the vaccine. Infants start getting it at two months old, then again at four months and six months. They get two more shots by the time they are six years old. Teens and adults should get ...
You might be surprised to learn that wholesale prices didn't jump as high as expected in December. This is good news for those worried about inflation. The Producer Price Index, which tracks changes in what producers pay, only went up by 0. 2% month-to-month and 3. 3% over the year. However, experts warn that this might just be a brief pause before things heat up. P...
In Philadelphia, Whole Foods employees are gearing up for a union vote. They've been offered free snacks by management, but some workers say Amazon, the company that owns Whole Foods, is using other methods to discourage unionization. These methods include posting anti-union messages, replacing store leaders, and even hiring strangers to monitor workers. Some workers...
Imagine if doctors could see beyond the symptoms and truly understand what makes you, you. That's the idea behind whole person health assessments. Instead of just focusing on diseases, these assessments look at the whole picture: your body and mind, your relationships, your living environment, your finances, and how you engage with daily life. This isn't about compar...
Snakebite envenomation is a significant issue in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), causing over 30% of global deaths from snakebites. This problem doesn't just affect health; it also comes with a hefty financial cost. The direct and indirect expenses are high, and there are economic barriers that need to be addressed. The World Health Organization (WHO) aims to cut the numbe...