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Millions with mental disorders in the developing world are deprived of necessary treatment and care
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0200
9 October 2008 -- More than 75% of people suffering from mental disorders in the developing world receive no treatment or care. A new WHO programme launched today, on World Mental Health Day 2008 highlights the huge treatment gap for a number of mental, neurological and substance use disorders.
WHO agreed on a research agenda on climate change and public health
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0200
8 October 2008 – A meeting of experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Madrid agreed today to a research agenda to develop an evidence-based framework for action on the human health implications of climate change.
Public hearing on ways of reducing harmful use of alcohol
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200
2 October 2008 -- WHO invites all parties with an interest in reducing the harmful use of alcohol to share their views in a web-based public hearing being organized between 3 and 31 October.
Vigilance needed to ensure safe infant food
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +0200
26 September 2008 – WHO and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization are urging affected countries to ensure safe feeding of millions of infants following the ongoing melamine-contaminated milk crisis in China.
Accelerating efforts to save the lives of women and newborns
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200
25 September 2008 -- Today, as world leaders gather for the High-Level Event on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), we jointly pledge to intensify our support to countries to achieve Millennium Development Goal 5: “To improve maternal health” – the MDG showing the least progress.
Marketers of electronic cigarettes should halt unproved therapy claims
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +0200
19 September 2008 -- Contrary to what some marketers of the electronic cigarette imply in their advertisements, the World Health Organization does not consider it to be a legitimate therapy for smokers trying to quit.
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