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Global hunger has slightly declined to 8.2% of the population in 2024, about 673 million people, reflecting modest progress in regions like Latin America and Asia. However, hunger continues to rise in Africa and Western ...
Investing in health systems to support breastfeeding is crucial for improving infant health and development, as breastfeeding acts as a natural defense against diseases and promotes lifelong well-being. Despite progress, only about 48% of infants ...
Kenya has eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) as a public health problem, marking a major victory against this deadly, tsetse fly–transmitted disease that primarily affects rural populations. This achievement reflects sustained efforts in vector ...
Extreme heat is increasingly harming worker health and reducing productivity worldwide, with productivity declining 2–3% for every degree Celsius above 20°C. Over 2.4 billion workers, especially in agriculture, construction, and fisheries, face growing risks from ...
More than 1 billion people worldwide live with mental health conditions, with anxiety and depression being the most common disorders. Despite some progress in mental health policies, there is a critical shortage of mental health ...
The World Health Organization has updated its Essential Medicines Lists, adding key new treatments for cancer and diabetes, including GLP-1 receptor agonists and rapid-acting insulins for type 2 diabetes with obesity or related conditions. These ...