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    Top doctor sparks row with claim virus 'no longer exists' in Italy

    01 Jun 2020

    The row came as Italy prepared the next stage of its gradual easing of a national lockdown imposed three months ago to fight the spread of the deadly virus.

    Mental health toll of pandemic 'devastating': WHO

    06 Oct 2020

    The Covid-19 pandemic is having a "devastating impact" on mental health services globally, the World Health Organization said, ahead of a large fundraising push.

    Face masks are less effective in the rain, warns WHO and experts

    06 Oct 2020

    The health group and a number of experts have stated that face coverings must be replaced if they become damp and urged government officials to provide the public with “clear advice” about wearing masks during wet weather.

    World's first malaria vaccine launched in Africa: WHO

    24 Apr 2019

    The world's first and only malaria vaccine was launched in the African country of Malawi on Tuesday, as part of a landmark pilot program hoping to protect, in particular, hundreds of thousands of children under five against one of the world's leading killers, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

    Bangladesh 'Tree Man' wants hands amputated to relieve pain

    24 Jun 2019

    "I cannot bear the pain anymore. I can't sleep at night. I asked the doctors to cut off my hands so I can at least get some relief," Abul Bajandar said.

    No smoking four weeks before surgery cuts risks: WHO

    20 Jan 2020

    The World Health Organisation (WHO) study argued that minor or non-essential operations on regular smokers could be delayed to give them time to quit and thereby improve outcomes such as wound healing and heart function.

    Cancer cases could rise to 81% in poorer countries by 2040

    04 Feb 2020

    The UN health agency on Tuesday warned cancer cases would rise by 81 percent in low- and middle-income countries by 2040 because of a lack of investment in prevention and care.

    WHO warns overseas virus spread may be 'tip of the iceberg'

    10 Feb 2020

    The head of the World Health Organization has warned that confirmed cases of coronavirus being transmitted by people WHO have never travelled to China could be the "tip of the iceberg".

    WHO readies coronavirus app for checking symptoms, possibly contact tracing

    10 May 2020

    The World Health Organization plans to launch an app this month to enable people in under-resourced countries to assess whether they may have the novel coronavirus and is considering a Bluetooth-based contact tracing feature too.

    COVID-19 ‘may burn out’ naturally before any vaccine is developed

    18 May 2020

    “We are seeing a roughly similar pattern everywhere — I suspect we have more immunity than estimated,” Professor Karol Sikora, who previously directed the WHO’s cancer programme, said.

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