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WHO Accuses Food, Alcohol, and Tobacco Industries of Blocking Health Policies
The World Health Organization (WHO) accused food, alcohol, and tobacco industries of intense lobbying to prevent the implementation of health-improving policies, citing this as the cause for stalled progress in reducing deaths from chronic diseases.
WHO Accuses Food, Alcohol, and Tobacco Industries of Blocking Health Policies
The World Health Organization (WHO) accused food, alcohol, and tobacco industries of intense lobbying to prevent the implementation of health-improving policies, citing this as the cause for stalled progress in reducing deaths from chronic diseases.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Global Governments Face Urgent Call to Action on Non-Communicable Diseases
A new report reveals that governments drastically underfund non-communicable disease (NCD) treatment, creating disparities in access to essential medicines, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, prompting a global call for increased investment and strategic purchasing.
Global Governments Face Urgent Call to Action on Non-Communicable Diseases
A new report reveals that governments drastically underfund non-communicable disease (NCD) treatment, creating disparities in access to essential medicines, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, prompting a global call for increased investment and strategic purchasing.
Progress
16% Bias Score
Ebola Outbreak in DRC: 15 Deaths Confirmed, WHO Responds
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai province, with 15 deaths among 28 suspected cases, prompting a WHO response team deployment and medical supply shipment.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC: 15 Deaths Confirmed, WHO Responds
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai province, with 15 deaths among 28 suspected cases, prompting a WHO response team deployment and medical supply shipment.
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12% Bias Score
Europe's High Mental Health Spending Fails to Keep Pace with Illness Rates
Despite Europe leading the world in per capita mental health spending at $51.76 in 2024, significantly higher than the Americas' $6.86, high prevalence rates of mental disorders necessitate increased investment, as only 9 percent of people with depression and 40 percent of those with psychosis recei...
Europe's High Mental Health Spending Fails to Keep Pace with Illness Rates
Despite Europe leading the world in per capita mental health spending at $51.76 in 2024, significantly higher than the Americas' $6.86, high prevalence rates of mental disorders necessitate increased investment, as only 9 percent of people with depression and 40 percent of those with psychosis recei...
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20% Bias Score
WHO, WMO Warn of Extreme Heat's Impact on Global Worker Health
The WHO and WMO issued a joint report highlighting the escalating risks of extreme heat on global worker health, particularly in sectors like agriculture and construction, urging governments and employers to implement heat action plans to mitigate the impacts on productivity and well-being. Over 2.4...
WHO, WMO Warn of Extreme Heat's Impact on Global Worker Health
The WHO and WMO issued a joint report highlighting the escalating risks of extreme heat on global worker health, particularly in sectors like agriculture and construction, urging governments and employers to implement heat action plans to mitigate the impacts on productivity and well-being. Over 2.4...
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32% Bias Score
Global Heat Stress Impacts Half the World's Population
Half of the world's population already suffers from heat stress, impacting productivity and health, according to a new WHO and WMO report, which calls for immediate action and collaborative heat plans to mitigate the growing crisis.
Global Heat Stress Impacts Half the World's Population
Half of the world's population already suffers from heat stress, impacting productivity and health, according to a new WHO and WMO report, which calls for immediate action and collaborative heat plans to mitigate the growing crisis.
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24% Bias Score
WHO Updates International Health Regulations to Improve Pandemic Preparedness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its International Health Regulations (IHR), introducing a new pandemic alert level and requiring countries to strengthen disease surveillance and response capacities to better prepare for future pandemics.
WHO Updates International Health Regulations to Improve Pandemic Preparedness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its International Health Regulations (IHR), introducing a new pandemic alert level and requiring countries to strengthen disease surveillance and response capacities to better prepare for future pandemics.
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24% Bias Score
Congo Ebola Outbreak: Cases Double in a Week
The number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo's Kasai province has more than doubled to 68 in a week, resulting in 16 deaths and spreading to four districts, prompting concerns and containment efforts.
Congo Ebola Outbreak: Cases Double in a Week
The number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo's Kasai province has more than doubled to 68 in a week, resulting in 16 deaths and spreading to four districts, prompting concerns and containment efforts.
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16% Bias Score
Mental Health Crisis: Over a Billion Affected, Young Adults Most Unhappy
The WHO reports over one billion people globally experience mental health disorders, with anxiety and depression being most common; a recent study reveals young adults are significantly unhappier than previous generations.
Mental Health Crisis: Over a Billion Affected, Young Adults Most Unhappy
The WHO reports over one billion people globally experience mental health disorders, with anxiety and depression being most common; a recent study reveals young adults are significantly unhappier than previous generations.
Progress
32% Bias Score
WHO and WMO Report Highlights Urgent Need for Action on Heat Stress in the Workplace
A new report from the WHO and WMO reveals that over 2.4 billion workers globally are exposed to extreme heat, resulting in over 22.85 million workplace accidents and nearly 19,000 deaths annually; the report calls for immediate action to mitigate the escalating impact.
WHO and WMO Report Highlights Urgent Need for Action on Heat Stress in the Workplace
A new report from the WHO and WMO reveals that over 2.4 billion workers globally are exposed to extreme heat, resulting in over 22.85 million workplace accidents and nearly 19,000 deaths annually; the report calls for immediate action to mitigate the escalating impact.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Climate Change-Induced Heat Impacts Half of Global Workforce
The WHO and WMO report that roughly half of the global workforce experiences heat-related health problems due to climate change, resulting in decreased productivity and impacting various sectors, especially agriculture, fishing, and construction; they urge collaborative heat-action plans.
Climate Change-Induced Heat Impacts Half of Global Workforce
The WHO and WMO report that roughly half of the global workforce experiences heat-related health problems due to climate change, resulting in decreased productivity and impacting various sectors, especially agriculture, fishing, and construction; they urge collaborative heat-action plans.
Progress
28% Bias Score
WHO Declares Corporal Punishment a Global Public Health Crisis
The WHO declared corporal punishment a global public health concern; a new report shows children exposed are 24% less likely to be developmentally on track, with 1.2 billion children affected yearly, and 17% suffering severe forms in the last month. 68 states have fully banned it.
WHO Declares Corporal Punishment a Global Public Health Crisis
The WHO declared corporal punishment a global public health concern; a new report shows children exposed are 24% less likely to be developmentally on track, with 1.2 billion children affected yearly, and 17% suffering severe forms in the last month. 68 states have fully banned it.
Progress
48% Bias Score
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