What is the World Health Organization, and what does it do?
Apr 17, 2020 · It was inagurated following the second world war on 7 April 1948 – a date now celebrated as World Health Day. The organization grew out the International Sanitary Conferences, which convened between 1851 and 1938 to combat diseases such as cholera, yellow fever and bubonic plague. Its self-proclaimed mission is the “attainment by all ...
China is picking up the fight against rare diseases
Jun 25, 2019 · But more importantly, China has brought its population close to universal health coverage, thanks to the expansion of government-funded basic medical insurance. This achievement led Dr. Tedros Adhanom, Director-General of the World Health Organization, to acknowledge that the country was “leading by example on universal health coverage.”
How 4 countries are addressing their ageing populations | World ...
Sep 21, 2023 · As of 2022, 10 Italian regions have a law dedicated to what the World Health Organization terms “active ageing” – namely, ensuring that as people age, there are “opportunities for health, participation and security, in order to enhance quality of life”.
China has built the ‘world’s largest air purifier’ to battle smog
Feb 19, 2018 · Scientists at China’s Institute of Earth Environment have constructed what they say is the world’s largest air purifier in the northern city of Xian. The experimental smog-sucking tower stands at over 100 metres tall and is designed to improve air quality in the city, where standards regularly fall short of expectations set by the World ...
Air pollution has been linked to autism after this study of children …
Dec 10, 2018 · The World Health Organization estimates that 7 million premature deaths each year are linked to air pollution. PM2.5, which have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers and are commonly found in industrial flue gases, vehicle exhaust and coal fire fumes, are present at unsafe levels in cities across the world.
WHO: Working long hours is a 'serious health hazard'
May 17, 2021 · Image: World Health Organisation "Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard," said Maria Neira, director of the WHO's Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health. "What we want to do with this information is promote more action, more protection of workers," she said.
How is the World Health Organization funded?
Apr 15, 2020 · The World Health Organization's biggest donor, the US, has halted funding. UN chief said now is "not the time" to cut funds. US president Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would halt funding to the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, while his administration reviews the WHO's response to the global crisis.
How can we achieve a healthy China by 2030? - The World …
Jun 28, 2023 · China has identified a pathway for transforming health systems through its Healthy China 2030 vision. As the country now gradually lifts restrictions related to COVID-19, it stands at a critical juncture, redefining priorities and action plans to help achieve its goal.
A Chinese professor explains what air pollution does to your health
Jun 25, 2019 · Pollution is a global health problem. Some 4.5 billion people worldwide are exposed to concentrations of airborne particulate matter (PM), at twice the level the World Health Organization considers safe, He’s report states.
Health and Healthcare - The World Economic Forum
May 23, 2024 · The Healthcare Industry Community plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare equity, patient centric care, and improved healthcare outcomes across the globe. By bringing together top executives from the sector, the community is the hub for transformational industry dialogue among peers, facilitating the exchange of ideas, best practices, and cutting-edge insights. Members of the Healthcare ...