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WHO and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sign agreements in support of health priorities
The Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum on 24-25 February 2025 brought together global partners from the humanitarian sector to discuss urgent health and humanitarian issues....
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Scientists discover why poor sleep may harm some brains more
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests that sleep habits and genetics may interact to influence subtle brain and cognitive changes associated with...
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WHO and Switzerland cement cooperation until 2028
WHO and Switzerland have announced the renewal of their cooperation strategy for the period 2024-2028. In...
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Blood cancer’s genetic warning signs may appear years early
Long-term tracking of chronic blood cancers has revealed major genetic differences between patients whose conditions remain stable and those whose diseases eventually become more...
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Frank, in-depth discussion as Belgium and WHO map ahead priorities for collaboration
In a three-day strategic dialogue, Belgium and WHO reviewed progress in their longstanding partnership, and agreed to further boost their collaboration on universal health...
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Scientists may have found a way to prevent statin muscle pain
Millions of people take statins to lower cholesterol and reduce their chances of having a heart attack or stroke. For some patients, however, the...
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Strengthening public health across Lebanon with EIB Global
On 6 March 2025, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), and...
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Eating one avocado a day may lower heart disease risk
Eating one avocado each day may modestly reduce heart disease risk in adults with obesity, according to new research led by scientists in the...