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WHO: Oral health neglect affecting nearly half of world´s population

Published on: November 19, 2022
08:50

Geneva, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) Nearly half of the world's population (45% or 3.5 billion people) suffers from oral diseases, with 3 out of every 4 affected people living in low- and middle-income countries, WHO reported Saturday.

Smoking as leading cause of chronic lung diseases – COPD

Published on: November 16, 2022
18:02

Geneva, Nov 16 (Prensa Latina) Smoking, indoor air pollution, smoke from vehicular traffic and working with toxic substances can damage lungs, according to experts on World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day.

Alcohol consumption causes over three million deaths per year – WHO

Published on: November 15, 2022
17:32

Geneva, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) Alcohol consumption annually causes more than three million deaths per year globally as well as to the disabilities and poor health of about 50 million people, according to specialized sources on the commemoration of World No Alcohol Day.

Kangaroo mother care after birth critical for saving lives – WHO

Published on: November 15, 2022
16:10

Geneva, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday highly recommended the use of the so-called "kangaroo mother care", which involves skin-to-skin contact and exclusive breastfeeding, significantly improves a premature or low birthweight baby´s chances of survival.

Cholera cases set off alarms in Lebanon health system

Published on: October 9, 2022
10:13

Beirut, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) After latest report on first cases of cholera since 1993, Lebanon´s health system has been on alert in the midst of the worsening economic and financial crisis.

WHO launches suicide prevention campaign in Africa

Published on: October 6, 2022
16:45

Kampala, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) launched Thursday a campaign to raise awareness and spur action for suicide prevention in the African region, which has the world's highest rates of death by suicide.

Int´l solidarity supports Cuba´s recovery efforts

Published on: October 2, 2022
14:32

Pinar del Río, Cuba, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) Some eight tons of medical supplies arrived on Sunday in Pinar del Río donated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in order to contribute to health care after the passage of Hurricane Ian.

House passes bill addressing mental health concerns

Published on: September 29, 2022
18:14

Washington, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) The House on Thursday approved a bill that seeks to address mental health concerns among students, families and educators aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tanzania to screen for Ebola following Uganda outbreak

Published on: September 24, 2022
13:13

Dodoma, Sep 24 (Prensa Latina) Tanzanian health authorities on Saturday urged its citizens, espacially at its borders, to be vigilant following the Ebola outbreak in Uganda.

WHO confirms harsh impact of blockade on Syrian children

Published on: September 22, 2022
07:49

Damascus, Sep 22 (Prensa Latina) The regional director of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Eastern Mediterranean, Ahmed Al-Mandhari, confirmed that unilateral coercive measures aggravate malnutrition and health complications in Syrian children.

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