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WHO is introducing a new system to protect the world from future pandemics

The World Health Organization has approved the first agreement in history to prevent and respond to the pandemic. A document that was approved at the World Security Assembly ...

Since 2000 maternal mortality has fallen almost half

From 2000 to 2023 the level of maternal mortality in the world decreased by 40%. But despite the achievement, progress in many regions has slowed down, and the reduction of global ...

WHO goes into savings mode due to US exit

The World Health Organization (WHO) was in a difficult financial situation after the United States was announced on its exit. This was stated by general ...

The future of medicine for premature babies

Premature babies are one of the most vulnerable members of society, because their bodies are often not ready for life outside the mother's womb. For such children even...

WHO calls on China to reveal the origin of Covid-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) appealed to China with a call to share information about the origin of the SARS-COV-2 coronavirus and provide access to related studies ....

How viruses can contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance

An international team of scientists has made an important discovery that can significantly affect the understanding of the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance development. In samples of human body fluids, a previously unknown...

The number of malaria cases in the world increased by 11 million

In 2023, malaria cases increased by 11 million compared to the previous year, reaching 263 million. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that ...

Hundreds of samples of dangerous viruses disappeared from a laboratory in Australia

In Australia, it became known about the disappearance of 323 vials with dangerous viruses, including Hendra virus and hantavirus. It is currently unknown whether these infectious samples were stolen...

Because of this, the incidence of cancer among young people is increasing

Recent studies show that the number of cancer cases among young people is increasing worldwide, particularly in the age groups of 20, 30 and 40 years. This is disturbing...

Nestlé filters polluted water and sells it as "natural mineral water"

Recent investigations have revealed serious irregularities in the production of mineral water by Nestlé in France, causing a major scandal and raising questions about ethics and safety...

Ukrainians affected by the COVID-19 vaccine have the opportunity to claim compensation

Recent events in the United States have caused a serious world scandal about the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer. Ukraine was also an active user of this ...

AstraZeneca has acknowledged in court the possibility of side effects from its COVID-19 vaccine

Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has for the first time acknowledged in court the possibility of rare side effects from its vaccine against COVID-19. According to a report by The Telegraph, this admission came…

Davos forum to consider potential 'disease X' pandemic, which threatens to be 20 times deadlier than coronavirus

The upcoming World Economic Forum in Davos is set to discuss a possible new pandemic linked to the mysterious "Disease X". According to the information provided in the forum program on...

Deaths due to environmental risks: almost 1.5 million people in Europe during the year

Irreparable damage to ecology and barbaric destruction of the environment, which were previously considered less important, have now become a growing threat in the world of perfectionists. High environmental risks ...

Abortions are the leading cause of death in the world

In 2023, abortion became the leading cause of death in the world, surpassing even infectious diseases and cancer. Last year, abortion surpassed other leading causes of death, such as...

The World Health Organization calls for an immediate reduction in the use of e-cigarettes

The World Health Organization emphasizes the need for urgent introduction of restrictive measures to control electronic cigarettes, in particular for the protection of children and non -smoking and minimizing harmful ...

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