The World Health Organisation has updated its decade-old advice on how much exercise is needed to stay healthy. The WHO says […]
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International advice on managing COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
New messaging on lockdowns from a World Health Organisation special envoy has caused some confusion. This morning, WHO spokesperson Dr […]
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Confusion has been raised over a World Health Organisation envoy’s advice to governments on the use of lockdowns to control […]
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The New Zealand government is going against World Health Organization recommendations by restricting entry to passengers from mainland China. The […]
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Kiwis currently in Wuhan will be evacuated in a joint Australian-New Zealand operation, as a novel strain of coronavirus continues […]
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A new virus has infected dozens of people in Wuhan City, China. The virus was detected after more than 40 people […]
Continue readingMicroplastics in drinking water – Expert Reaction
The World Health Organization has released a report on microplastics in drinking water, including an early assessment of potential risks […]
Continue readingGlobal tobacco control report – Expert Reaction
A new global report from the World Health Organization says many governments are making good progress in the fight against tobacco, […]
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The global burden of tuberculosis is falling, but faster detection and treatment would help the process, according to a new […]
Continue readingWHO lists priority pathogens – Expert Reaction
This week the World Health Organization (WHO) released a priority list for pathogens for which new drugs are urgently needed […]
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