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Gaming addiction is to be implemented into health systems
With gaming addiction being classified as an official mental health disorder, children will now be treated for the disorder on the NHS and other...
Health payments causing poverty, even in high-income countries
The costly nature of health payments is unaffordable and causes financial strain to the point of poverty, even in high-income countries, according to a...
WHO assessment: European mental healthcare institutions below standard
A new WHO/Europe report has raised concerns over the quality of European mental healthcare institutions, saying that it is well below standard.
The report, ‘Mental...
Towards a Decade of Healthy Ageing
Dr Jane Barratt and Megan Acton, of the International Federation on Ageing, set out their vision of a Decade of Healthy Ageing from 2020...
Global action plan on physical activity launched by WHO
WHO director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has joined Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa to launch the new ‘WHO Global action plan on physical...
Could natural defence mechanisms be key to tackling antibiotic resistance?
A discovery of natural peptides that fight bacteria have been identified by the Technical University of Denmark, which could be vital in the battle...
WHO and World Bank Group to strengthen global health security
The World Health Organization (WHO) and World Bank Group have today launched a new mechanism to strengthen global health security which will help tackle...
Ebola vaccine being given to ‘high risk’ Democratic Republic of the Congo
With support of the WHO and partners, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing the Ebola vaccine for high risk populations...
WHO director general to discuss deadly diseases at World Health Assembly
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) director general will open the 71st World Health Assembly by discussing the ambitious agenda which aims to save 29...
WHO targets industrially produced trans-fatty acids
The World Health Organization (WHO) has today released REPLACE, a new step-by-step guide that aims to eradicate industrially produced trans-fatty acids from the global...
Can HPV vaccines help prevent development of cervical cancer?
HPV vaccines have been found to protect young women against the development of cervical cancer, according to new research published in the Cochrane Library.
A...
WHO aims to reduce early deaths from noncommunicable diseases
To help meet the global goal to reduce premature deaths from noncommunicable diseases (NCD) by 33% by 2030, ministers of health and senior policymakers...
Air pollution levels at dangerous heights in parts of the world
New figures from the World Health Organization (WHO) released this week have revealed that air pollution levels are at dangerous heights in many parts...
Cause and effect: learning from error to improve patient safety
At the 6th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit in February 2018, London, UK, HEQ saw Sir Liam Donaldson discuss the importance...
6th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit
Health Europa attended the 6th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, where global leaders Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Bill Clinton weighed...
Denmark hosts WHO’s global dialogue on noncommunicable diseases
Denmark co-hosts the WHO Global Dialogue on partnerships for sustainable financing of noncommunicable diseases prevention and control.
Globally, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 40...
Leading experts raise awareness for World Health Day 2018
For World Health Day 2018, experts from political and technological backgrounds are helping to promote a healthier lifestyle, as well as creating a greater...
European Commission makes statement ahead of World Tuberculosis Day
The European Commission has released a statement on the eve of World Tuberculosis Day underlying its commitment to end the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic by...
World Health Organization issues guidance on tobacco product regulation
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched new guidance on the role tobacco product regulation can play to reduce tobacco demand, save lives and...
International Women’s Day: tackling gender and mental health
This year’s International Women's Day (8 March) coincides with European Parliament discussions on a proposed directive on work-life balance for parents and carers, which...
