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Montevideo, December 23rd 2024 - 11:18 UTC

Tag: World Health Organization (WHO)

  • Monday, August 29th 2022 - 20:47 UTC

    Uruguay chosen by WHO for hepatitis B and C program

    Some 24,000 people are believed to have either form of hepatitis nationwide.

    Uruguayan authorities have announced that as of next month healthcare facilities will be surveyed to detect the presence of hepatitis B and C in order to provide input for the development and adjustment of policies regarding these maladies and meet World Health Organization (WHO) requirements to reduce the number of infected people by 2030.

  • Friday, August 5th 2022 - 07:48 UTC

    Monkeypox declared a health emergency in the US

    Becerra admitted expediting potential treatments and vaccines was being considered

    The United States Government Thursday declared monkeypox a health emergency amid an increasing number of infections nationwide. The decision allows the agencies concerned to have access to emergency funds and manage vaccines and treatments for the malady, which has not yet been linked to any death in the country.

  • Tuesday, August 2nd 2022 - 08:07 UTC

    World Breastfeeding Week, the best possible start in life; message from UNICEF and WHO

    Breastfeeding acts as a baby’s first vaccine, protecting them from common childhood illnesses

    UNICEF and WHO have underlined the vital importance of breastfeeding as the best possible start in life, as global crises continue to threaten the health and nutrition of millions of babies and children.

  • Saturday, July 30th 2022 - 08:21 UTC

    WHO concerned over hepatitis “of unknown origin” among children

    “Every 30 seconds, one person dies from hepatitis-related causes, such as liver failure, cirrhosis and cancer,” said Tedros

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed its concern over an outbreak of hepatitis “of unknown origin” among children. The agency also reported said it was working “side by side” with authorities in the affected countries to understand the cause of this infection.

  • Saturday, July 30th 2022 - 08:06 UTC

    Uruguay has first case of monkeypox confirmed

    Minister Salinas reportedly admitted the country had already placed an order for monkeypox vaccines

    Uruguayan health authorities Friday announced the first case of monkeypox had been confirmed in the country. According to the Ministry of Public Health (MSP), the infection was proved through PCR testing.

  • Wednesday, July 27th 2022 - 21:25 UTC

    Fauci, WHO agree: vaccines not enough to stop monkeypox

    Governments should focus on fighting discriminatory biases so that people who might be infected come forward for medical treatment, Fauci argued

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned earlier this week that vaccines alone are not enough to stop the spread of the monkeypox epidemic and urged people at risk to take additional precautions. Meanwhile, White House Senior Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a broadcast interview that about 99% of the cases have occurred in men who have sex with men.

  • Monday, July 25th 2022 - 08:18 UTC

    Monkeypox a global emergency, WHO declares

    Vaccination for people at risk is recommended but large-scale campaigns have been advised against at this time

    The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the onset of monkeypox constituted a global emergency after cases of the malady were detected in over 70 countries.

  • Wednesday, July 20th 2022 - 05:05 UTC

    WHO foresees challenging European winter as COVID-19 cases surge

    “Waiting to act in the fall will be too late,” Kluge warned

    According to a statement released Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO), Europe shall be facing a challenging winter by the end of 2022 due to the rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases.

  • Monday, June 27th 2022 - 08:45 UTC

    Monkeypox not a global emergency for now, says WHO

    In Latin America, cases have been detected in Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia.

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has come to the conclusion following an emergency meeting that 3,200 cases and only one death due to monkeypox globally are not enough to consider the malady a global emergency, it was announced.

  • Friday, June 24th 2022 - 09:21 UTC

    Colombia confirms first 3 cases of monkeypox

    Even if WHO announces monkeypox is a global emergency, it is still unclear what impact that might have

    Colombian health authorities Thursday confirmed the first three local cases of monkeypox had been detected. Two of the patients were also proved to have had a recent travel history to Europe.