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Cholera, an infection that causes severe diarrhoea and can be deadly, is once more spreading in several low-income countries. In its latest update on the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) noted that the global situation has further deteriorated in recent months.

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The World Health Organization's chief called on Tuesday for the parties in the conflict in Sudan to provide access to medical facilities to all those requiring care, warning that medical supplies and personnel in the capital are running low. "I want to be very clear: All parties must ensure unrestricted…

The World Health Organization's chief called on Tuesday for the parties in the conflict in Sudan to provide access to medical facilities to all those requiring care, warning that medical supplies and personnel in the capital are running low.

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

World Health Organisation researchers analysed data on deaths and vaccinations and said the majority of lives saved were over 60

"Each breath we take contains a complex mixture of pollutants"

From foetal development to dementia, 10 years of studies show the adverse impact of air pollution.

Leaders and authorities recently gathered in New York for the first UN water conference in decades. The hope was that there would be some landmark breakthroughs to ensure that everyone had access to safe drinking water and sanitation.