World Health Organisation

February 25, 2025 2:02 PM

Study reveals Australia and New Zealand have the highest global breast cancer rates

Australia and New Zealand have the highest rates of breast cancer incidence in the world. In a new study, researchers from Australia and Canada analysed the breast cancer incidence and mortality rates in 185 countries. They found that one in 20 women globally will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and that one in 70 will die from the disease. However, the study found that the breast cancer risk is not evenly distributed throughout the world, Xinhua news agency reported quoting...

December 18, 2024 5:18 PM

Many factors distort blood pressure readings: report

Blood pressure readings are often distorted due to skipped steps in measurement, such as sitting posture, arm positioning, recent caffeine intake, or talking during the process. These factors can produce readings higher or lower than normal, highlighting the need for precise procedures to assess cardiovascular health accurately. "To make meaningful improvements in cardiovascular health, we need to screen and treat hypertension correctly," said Tammy Brady, a pediatric nephrologist at Johns Hopk...

November 20, 2024 11:37 AM

India will strengthen global health efforts: PM Modi to WHO chief

India will work towards efforts to boost global health, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday while pledging his support to World Health Organisation chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who he addresses as ‘Tulsi Bhai’. He said this in response to Ghebreyesus’ post on X, thanking PM Modi and others for their support and contributions during the first-ever WHO Investment Round held in Brazil. The Prime Minister said that India is actively working in the health sector by integrati...

October 9, 2024 11:44 AM

WHO declares India Trachoma-free

India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the third country in the South-East Asia region to reach this milestone, the World Health Organization said. The announcement was made during the WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee meeting in New Delhi, where Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, presented the certification to Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Health Mission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Tracho...