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January 31, 2026
Two deadly Nipah virus cases in India, Australia “monitoring closely”
Two cases of the deadly Nipah virus (NIV) has been detected in India, says the World Health Organisation (WHO) in...
December 21, 2025
WHO emphasis on evidence driven traditional medicine
NEW DELHI, 19 December 2025: Traditional medicine, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says, encompasses diverse health practices, knowledge, and beliefs...
May 30, 2025
The Tobacco Trap: Hooked by lies (Video)
WHO’s Science in 5 series*. World No Tobacco Day – 31 May 2025 Episode #139 / May 29,...
May 24, 2025
‘Community Maternity Hub’ Werribee to bring facilities closer to home
MELBOURNE, 23 May 2025: About 35 km from the CBD, situated in Werribee Park, the Lancemore Mansion Hotel, saw a...
May 19, 2025
Familiar songs may help boost recovery in children with brain injuries
MELBOURNE, 19 May 2025: A simple nursery rhyme can elicit brain responses that other stimuli cannot in children with severe...
November 2, 2024
56 % TB patients in India, Indonesia, China & Pakistan: WHO
MELBOURNE, 2 November 2024: Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB most commonly affects...
October 30, 2024
FAO, WHO: Adequate, balanced, moderate, and diverse diet is healthy
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have formulated principles of...
October 14, 2024
Outbreaks of Mpox & Avian Influenza raise global pandemic threat
14 October 2024 – Recent outbreaks of Marburg virus, Mpox and the latest strain of avian influenza (H5N1) are a stark...
