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In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% – roughly 109 million – completed all three doses, according to new national immunization coverage data released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. more
New study shows vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent

Emergency vaccination campaigns have slashed deaths from major infectious disease outbreaks by nearly 60 per cent since 2000, according to a new study published this week.

New study reveals relationship between caffeine consumption and slow cellular ageing

Caffeine has long been linked to potential health benefits, including reduced risk of age-related diseases, a new study said.

Every hour, 100 people die of loneliness-related causes, says WHO

One in six people are affected by loneliness, with significant implications for health and well-being, according to a new report from the UN World Health Organization (WHO).

DR Congo: New initiative to eliminate HIV in children ‘a beacon of hope’, says UN

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched a bold new national initiative aimed at eliminating AIDS among children by 2030 – a move hailed by the United Nations as &ldq ...

WHO study shows tobacco control efforts protect three-quarters of the world’s population

Tobacco use still claims over seven million lives a year, the World Health Organization warned on Monday, calling for greater efforts to limit its use amid rising interference from the gl ...

Drinking coffee can help you live longer, a new study reveals

A new study has found that coffee consumption is linked to a lower risk of mortality.

New study finds women who work night shifts are more likely to have asthma

Women who work night shifts are more likely to suffer with moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a University of Manchester study published tod ...

New UN report shows social, economic barriers are factors leading to global fertility crisis

The global fertility slump isn’t down to young people turning their backs on parenthood – it’s due to social and economic pressures stopping them from having the childre ...

Study finds link between air pollution and premature birth

A new study by Emory University researchers, published in Environmental Science & Technology, found that exposure to the tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy can disrupt m ...