More than 95% of cervical cancer cases are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). WHO recommends that girls aged 9–14 years rec…

More than 95% of cervical cancer cases are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

WHO recommends that girls aged 9–14 years receive the #HPV vaccine, which is highly effective in preventing cervical #cancer.

 

Full article at source: World Health Organization (WHO)

“I’m a survivor of female genital mutilation.” This is Catherine Meng’anyi’s story. Survivor, nurse, and advocate to #EndFGM.

“I’m a survivor of female genital mutilation.”
This is Catherine Meng’anyi’s story. Survivor, nurse, and advocate to #EndFGM.

 

Full article at source: World Health Organization (WHO)

EVERYONE deserves access to a wide range of safe and effective contraceptive methods. When people can choose if and when to have c…

EVERYONE deserves access to a wide range of safe and effective contraceptive methods.

When people can choose if and when to have children, there are:
✅ Fewer maternal deaths
✅ More empowered women & girls
✅ Improved participation in the workforce
✅ Better menstrual health

Barrier methods like condoms also mean people can protect themselves from sexually transmitted infections.

 

Full article at source: World Health Organization (WHO)

If you’re using Traditional Medicine, here are 5 safety checks: ➡️ Talk to your health practitioner before taking any product ➡️ Che…

If you’re using Traditional Medicine, here are 5 safety checks:
➡️ Talk to your health practitioner before taking any product
➡️ Check the source of information & the research
➡️ Check if the source lists both advantages & disadvantages
➡️ Beware of exaggerated promises
➡️ Do not delay seeing your health practitioner

 

Full article at source: World Health Organization (WHO)

 

Full article at source: World Health Organization (WHO)

Fiji becomes the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem

In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.

Full article at source: World Health Organization (WHO)

Between 2018 and 2023, antibiotic resistance increased in over 40% of the pathogen–antibiotic combinations monitored, with an aver…

Between 2018 and 2023, antibiotic resistance increased in over 40% of the pathogen–antibiotic combinations monitored, with an average annual rise of 5–15%.

 

Full article at source: World Health Organization (WHO)

New WHO report finds 1 in 6 bacterial infections were resistant to antibiotic treatments. Data from over 100 countries warns that…

New WHO report finds 1 in 6 bacterial infections were resistant to antibiotic treatments.

Data from over 100 countries warns that rising resistance to essential antibiotics poses a growing threat to global health.

 

Full article at source: World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO and the European Union launch collaboration to advance digitized health systems in sub-Saharan Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) announced today a new agreement to support the digital transformation of health systems and wider adoption of WHO’s Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN) in sub-Saharan Africa.

Full article at source: World Health Organization (WHO)

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