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WHO Designates TU Delft's Digital Ethics Centre as Collaborating Centre on AI for Health Governance

TU Delft's Digital Ethics Centre becomes WHO Collaborating Centre, advancing ethical AI in healthcare.

#healthcare, #ai, #who, #ethics, #digitalinnovation

WHO Explores AI Integration in Health Policy for Low- and Middle-Income Countries

WHO convenes experts to discuss AI's role in health policy and systems research with a focus on transparency, equity, and governance.

#who, #artificialintelligence, #healthpolicy, #equity

RSF Attack on Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher Sparks International Outrage

The RSF's attack on a hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, kills 460, drawing WHO and UN condemnation and highlighting escalating violence.

#sudan, #healthcare, #conflict, #un, #who

Ebola Outbreak in DRC's Kasai Province Challenges Global Health Systems

DRC's Ebola outbreak tests global health readiness amid infrastructure challenges and community response efforts.

#ebola, #drc, #health, #outbreak, #who

Fiji Declared Free from Trachoma by WHO, Marking a Milestone in Public Health

Fiji eradicates trachoma as a public health issue, joining 25 other countries in this healthcare triumph.

#fiji, #trachoma, #who, #publichealth, #ntds

Ebola Outbreak Declared in Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kasai Province

Ebola outbreak in DRC's Kasai Province kills 35; response efforts face infrastructure and funding challenges.

#ebola, #drc, #healthcrisis, #who

WHO Report Accuses Major Industries of Undermining Global Health Policies

WHO reports aggressive lobbying by industries obstructing health policies for diseases like cancer and heart disease, endangering public health.

#WHO, #healthpolicies, #tobacco, #alcohol, #ultraprocessedfoods

Ebola Outbreak Declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kasai Province

DRC declares its 16th Ebola outbreak with 81 cases and 28 deaths in Kasai Province, prompting swift WHO response.

#ebola, #drc, #who, #health, #vaccination

WHO Reports Urgent Need for Investment in Global Mental Health

Over a billion people live with mental health conditions; WHO calls for increased investment in services to meet global targets.

#mentalhealth, #who, #healthcare, #publichealth

WHO Updates Essential Medicines List to Include New Cancer and Diabetes Treatments

WHO adds new cancer and diabetes medicines to its essential list, aiming to improve global health access.

#who, #essentialmedicines, #cancer, #diabetes, #globalhealth

Ebola Outbreak Declared in DRC's Kasai Province Amidst Challenging Conditions

DRC faces its 16th Ebola outbreak with 28 cases, 15 deaths reported in Kasai Province, prompting WHO intervention and vaccine delivery.

#ebola, #drc, #outbreak, #who, #health

WHO Calls for Protection of CDC Amidst Leadership Controversy and Political Interference

Amid leadership changes at the CDC, WHO urges protection of its independence, highlighting global collaboration and impact.

#who, #cdc, #publichealth, #vaccines, #politics

Kenya Eliminates Sleeping Sickness as a Public Health Issue

Kenya becomes the 10th country to eradicate sleeping sickness, marking a major public health victory.

#kenya, #who, #sleepingsickness, #publichealth, #ntds

WHO Unveils Strategic Plan to Integrate Coronavirus Management into Global Health Systems

WHO drafts new plan to transition from emergency responses to sustained public health strategies for coronavirus.

#who, #coronavirus, #publichealth, #pandemic, #strategy

US Withdraws from WHO and Rejects Global Health Amendments

US formally rejects WHO's health regulations amendments, citing sovereignty concerns, following withdrawal from WHO earlier this year.

#us, #who, #globalhealth, #publichealth