In a renewed effort to reduce global sodium intake, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that people consider replacing regular table salt with lower-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS). This recommendation comes as part of WHO’s ongoing mission to curb hypertension and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which are among the leading causes of death worldwide. Background: The […]

The longstanding tensions between Israel and Iran escalated dramatically on Thursday as Israeli airstrikes in Yemen resulted in the deaths of at least six people, with additional casualties reported. Among those caught in the crossfire was the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who was at Sanaa International Airport during the […]

According to an official report, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared India free from trachoma. This milestone is a significant public health achievement and comes after years of dedicated efforts by the government. It has worked hard to protect the vision of millions, emphasizing the importance of healthy eyesight for every individual. Trachoma, […]

Here comes the bad news for the people of Morocco as the country has recently confirmed its first case of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) in the city of Marrakech. This marks the first detection since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the current outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. According to the […]