Ozempic: How a TikTok weight loss trend caused a global diabetes drug shortage – and health concerns
By Oceane Duboust & Natalie Huet A diabetes drug is facing shortages worldwide and causing health concerns as social media users boast its…
With rise of new coronavirus variants, FDA halts authorization of Evusheld
The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday halted the emergency use authorization of Evusheld because it does not appear to protect…
WHO urges ‘immediate action’ after cough syrup deaths
GHealth News – The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for “immediate and concerted action” to protect children from contaminated…
WHO says it backs global health agenda of Indian presidency set at G20 meet
GHealth News – The WHO on Thursday said it was a strong supporter of the Global Health Agenda being set…
WHO updates COVID-19 guidelines on masks, treatments and patient care
GHealth News – WHO has updated its guidelines on mask wearing in community settings, COVID-19 treatments, and clinical management. This…
Advancing health and health equity across the globe
A new platform for global health is being created within Berlin’s university medicine landscape in the form of the Charité…
NCDs kill more people than infectious diseases and should get a Global Fund
By Kaushik Ramaiya Noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular conditions account for 41 million deaths each year. That’s more than…
2022 ends with looming risk of a new coronavirus variant, health experts warn
By Jacqueline Howard As the world enters a new year, many public health and infectious disease experts predict that monitoring…
Germany supports implementing One Health Joint Plan of Action
GHealth News – At the October 2022 launch of the One Health Joint Plan of Action (OH JPA) at the World Health…
China Covid: Health expert predicts three winter waves
GHealth News – A top Chinese health official says he believes China is experiencing the first of three expected waves…