July 2024
India Invests US$ 85 Million in WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre
India has committed US$ 85 million to the WHO Global Centre of Traditional Medicine, part of a larger US$ 250 million investment to enhance traditional…
UN: 9% of the World's Population Experienced Hunger in 2023
The UN reports that 9% of the global population faced hunger in 2023 due to military conflicts, economic crises, and climate conditions. Approximately 733 million…
Antibiotic Prescription in Iran is 10% Higher than Global Average
Iran's antibiotic prescription rate is 10% higher than the global average, with 40% of prescriptions containing antibiotics, compared to the WHO's recommended maximum of 30%.…
Warning About the Arrival of Aedes Mosquitoes in Tehran; Three Cases of Dengue Fever Identified in Sistan and Baluchestan
Three cases of dengue fever have been reported in Sistan and Baluchestan, with warnings that Aedes mosquitoes may reach Tehran, increasing the risk of an…
Guterres: 'There is no substitute for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees,' support UNRWA
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the irreplaceable role of UNRWA in providing aid to Palestinian refugees amid increasing Israeli efforts to dissolve the agency. G7…
WHO Launches Training Course for Parliamentarians to Enhance Global Health Security
The World Health Organization has launched an online training course aimed at parliamentarians to strengthen global health security preparedness. This initiative involves the WHO and…
Tax on Sweetened Beverages Leads to Significant Reduction in Sugar Consumption in the UK
The UK sugar tax implemented in 2018 has significantly reduced sugar consumption among children and adults, with a 45% decrease in children and 33% in…
Israeli Attack on Northern and Southern Gaza; At Least 9 Killed
An Israeli military operation in Gaza has resulted in at least 9 deaths, with significant evacuations occurring in Khan Younis. The situation is escalating as…