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WHO Issues Urgent Alert: Contaminated Cough Syrups in India Linked to 17 Tragic Child Deaths
On Monday, October 13, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a critical medical product alert concerning three cough and cold syrups manufactured in India. The...

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News & Gossips
2 days ago2 days ago

On Monday, October 13, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a critical medical product alert concerning three cough and cold syrups manufactured in India. The agency urged health authorities worldwide to report any sightings of these medicines in their markets and to intensify focused monitoring efforts, particularly within informal distribution networks. The syrups in question...

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WHO Sets the Record Straight: Paracetamol Use in Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism, Responds to Trump’s Claims
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) addressed concerns regarding the use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy, stating that current scientific evidence does not establish...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) addressed concerns regarding the use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy, stating that current scientific evidence does not establish a clear link between prenatal acetaminophen consumption and the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In its official release, the WHO reported that autism affects roughly 62 million people worldwide,...

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EU and WHO Join Forces Again to Boost Universal Health Coverage Worldwide
The European Union (EU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have reaffirmed their collaborative dedication to promoting universal health coverage (UHC) through the initiation of...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

The European Union (EU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have reaffirmed their collaborative dedication to promoting universal health coverage (UHC) through the initiation of Phase V (2025-2028) of the UHC Partnership, WHO’s most extensive initiative aimed at fortifying health systems globally. This announcement was made on Monday by Jozef Síkela, the European Commissioner for...

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Africa CDC and WHO Launch Bold New Strategy to Eradicate Cholera Across Africa
Africa CDC and WHO Launch Comprehensive Strategy to Eradicate Cholera Across the Continent In a recent development, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Africa CDC and WHO Launch Comprehensive Strategy to Eradicate Cholera Across the Continent In a recent development, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) revealed a significant surge in cholera infections early in 2025. Between January 27 and February 2, the number of reported cases escalated by 75% compared to the same timeframe...

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