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Climate Change and Workplace Heat Stress: WHO-WMO Report Warns of Rising Health Risks for Workers

Climate Change and Workplace Heat Stress: WHO-WMO Report Warns of Rising Health Risks for Workers

A new joint report by the World Health Organization and the World Meteorological Organization reveals how extreme heat driven by climate change is endangering workers worldwide. From agriculture and construction to fisheries, millions are facing severe health risks including heatstroke, dehydration, and kidney problems. The report highlights that worker productivity drops by 2 to 3 […]

एमपॉक्स अब भी अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य आपातकाल | WHO की चेतावनी 

एमपॉक्स अब भी अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य आपातकाल | WHO की चेतावनी 

डब्ल्यूएचओ ने 9 जून 2025 को घोषणा की कि एमपॉक्स महामारी अभी भी अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य आपातकाल है। 2024 की शुरुआत में कांगो में शुरू हुआ यह प्रकोप अब तक 25 देशों में फैल चुका है, जिससे 37,000 से अधिक मामले और 125 मौतें दर्ज की गई हैं। कांगो, युगांडा और सिएरा लियोन जैसे देशों में […]

WHO Urges Immediate Overhaul of Global Mental Health Policies

WHO Urges Immediate Overhaul of Global Mental Health Policies

In this video, we explore the World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest guidance calling for an urgent transformation of mental health policies worldwide. The WHO emphasizes the need for comprehensive reforms in five key areas: leadership and governance, service organization, workforce development, person-centred interventions, and addressing social and structural determinants of mental health. https://www.who.int/news/item/25-03-2025-new-who-guidance-calls-for-urgent-transformation-of-mental-health-policies

The Growing Burden of Chronic Diseases in Developing Nations: An Urgent Call for Action

The Growing Burden of Chronic Diseases in Developing Nations: An Urgent Call for Action

In recent years, the world has seen a marked rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) — chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and cancers. This trend, once primarily associated with high-income countries, is now escalating at an alarming rate in developing nations. Non-communicable diseases are now a leading cause of premature death and […]