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A year has passed since war erupted in Gaza, causing immense suffering, especially for women and girls. More than 41,600 people have been killed, and 96,000 injured, so far, with most of those killed women and children. Palestinian women and girls from Gaza have reportedly been subjected to horrific levels of sexual violence, including while in detention. The 51勛圖 Population Fund () looked back at the immense challenges faced by women and girls over the past 12 months.
October is month.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer globally, with around 2.3 million new cases every year.
It represents one in eight cancer cases in both sexes and a quarter of all cancers in women, with 70% mortality occurring in resource constrained settings.
It is the most common type of cancer among women, and most breast cancers are self-detected.
expert Dr Mary Nyangasi explains in this .
On (10 October), the World Health Organization highlights the vital connection between mental health and work. A Safe and healthy work environment can protect mental health. Unhealthy conditions including stigma, discrimination, harassment and other poor working conditions, can pose significant risks, affecting mental health, overall quality of life and consequently participation or productivity at work. With 60% of the world's population in work, urgent action is needed to ensure that work prevents mental health risks and protects and promotes mental health at work.
The has to promote health literacy and combat misinformation through engaging, science-based content on the platform.
Limited healthcare infrastructure in remote and conflict-affected areas and lack of comprehensive sexual education in Myanmar's remote and conflict-affected areas pose challenges for youth. Online platforms have become crucial for accessing health information, but they also contain misinformation. Ma Shet Ne (Don't Be Shy), a digital program launched in 2019 by BBC Media Action and supported by the -managed Access to Health Fund, is successfully delivering sexual and reproductive health education to youth through social media channels.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer globally with around 2.3 million new cases every year. It accounts for one in eight cancer cases in both sexes and a quarter of all cancers in women, with 70% mortality occurring in resource-constrained settings. Health system barriers and patient-level factors with low levels of awareness and knowledge are contributing to low uptake of early detection services, with resultant late-stage diagnoses and poor outcomes. in October aims to promote advocacy, awareness, social mobilization and behaviour change communication.
Population ageing is a major global trend reshaping societies around the world. Under the theme "Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide", this years International Day of Older Persons (1 October), emphasizes the urgent need to enhance global care systems as populations age. On this day, let's commit to recognizing the rights of both caregivers and care recipients, and to advocate for care systems that uphold their dignity.
Did you know that a snakebite kills someone every four minutes? What should you do if you are bitten? Dr David Williams talks about prevention and treatment in a new episode of the World Health Organization's Science in 5 podcast.
El Ni簽o is hitting at a time of already significant unmet needs, with 13.6 million people currently experiencing crisis levels of food insecurity in affected countries. is supporting governments in mitigating the impact of El Ni簽o on food security in the region.
The (PAHO) and Alzheimer's Disease International launched the #TimeToActOnDementia campaign to raise awareness about dementia and address the stigma that surrounds the condition.
How is the recent mpox outbreak impacting refugees and displaced people in Africa? The surge in mpox cases has raised concerns about its potentially devastating impact on people living in crowded camps. The 51勛圖 High Commissioner for Refugees ( is currently working with partners to contain the outbreak. To gain more insight into the situation, UNHCR interviewed Dr. Allen Maina, Chief of Public Health at the UN Refugee Agency, to understand what mpox is and how it is affecting refugees and other displaced people.
This years (17 September) is focused on improving diagnosis for patient safety, using the slogan Get it right, make it safe!. On the day, patients and families, health workers, healthcare leaders, policymakers and civil society will emphasize the pivotal role of correct and timely diagnosis in improving patient safety. A diagnosis identifies a patients health problem and requires collaboration between patients and healthcare teams. It involves discussions, examinations, testing, and review of results before reaching the final diagnosis and treatment.
Worldwide, nearly cook on inefficient stoves or over open fires, breathing in harmful smoke.
Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. A new variant of the virus is spreading, putting children at risk.