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Childhood Obesity Aggravated During COVID-19 Pandemic, WHO Europe Report Finds

In a concerning revelation, a new report by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch has established a direct link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a surge in obesity rates among school-aged children. The comprehensive study, conducted across 17 member states of the WHO European Region,......

H5N1 Avian Flu: WHO Deems Global Risk 'Low' Amid Vigilance

In a thorough evaluation of the H5N1 avian influenza virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has assessed the global public health risk posed by the strain as "low." This evaluation follows heightened concerns triggered by the detection of the virus in cattle herds across multiple U.S. states. "The......

Moroccan Government Takes Action Against Teen Vaping Crisis

In an urgent call to action, Morocco's Minister of Health, Khalid Aït Taleb, has sounded the alarm over the rapidly escalating epidemic of e-cigarette use among the nation's teenagers. Delivering a sobering assessment before parliament, Aït Taleb vowed to implement a sweeping strategy......

Advancing Africa's Healthcare Renaissance through GITEX Africa's Digital Innovation Hub

As global attention increasingly focuses on Africa's vast potential, GITEX Africa 2024 emerges as a pivotal force propelling digital healthcare innovation across the continent. With a population of 1.2 billion and boasting one-third of the world's natural resources, Africa stands on the brink......

Morocco Launches Nationwide Measles Immunization Drive

In a proactive effort to combat the resurgence of measles and fortify public health defenses, the Moroccan Ministry of Health and Social Protection has launched a comprehensive nationwide campaign to boost measles vaccination rates across the kingdom. The initiative, unveiled through an official press......

Advancements in Hearing Healthcare: Inauguration of New Center in Rabat Enhances Access and Care

A significant milestone in hearing health services in Morocco was reached on World Hearing Day with the inauguration of the Moroccan Hearing Aid Center's (CMPA) new facility in Rabat. Aligned with this year's World Hearing Day theme of challenging misconceptions surrounding hearing loss, the......

WHO Forecasts 35 Million New Cancer Cases by 2050

The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm bells. In a recent report, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) predicts an explosive increase in cancer cases in the coming decades. Approximately 35 million new cases are projected to be detected in 2050, marking a staggering......

WHO's Guidance on AI Integration in Healthcare

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently unveiled a set of guidelines aimed at steering the ethical integration of large language models into healthcare applications. While these potent AI systems hold the promise of revolutionizing fields such as drug discovery and medical diagnosis, they also......

JN.1: A New Player in the Covid Landscape

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently identified a new addition to their radar - the JN.1 Covid variant. On Tuesday, the WHO labeled this swiftly spreading strain as a "variant of interest" due to its remarkable emergence from relative obscurity. While JN.1 currently presents a......