20 April 2023 WHO News release Today, WHO is launching the Health Inequality Data Repository, the most comprehensive global collection of publicly available disaggregated data and evidence on population health and…
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Public health milestones through the years
Since the foundation of the World Health Organization in 1948, the world has experienced public health challenges that have required us all to come together with science, solutions and solidarity.…
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National Population and Housing Census 2021: A Report on Maternal Mortality
Overview The Sustainable Development Goals include the target of reducing the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) to less than 70 per 100,000 live births, with no country having an MMR…
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Economic impact of overweight and obesity to surpass $4 trillion by 2035
World Obesity Atlas 2023 highlights Global study predicts that more than half the global population will be living with overweight and obesity within 12 years if prevention, treatment and support…
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National HIV Factsheet 202: HIV Epidemic Update of Nepal
Overview Each year the annual estimates of key indicators among people living with HIV in Nepal are finalized by using AIDS Epidemic Model and Spectrum/AIM. Various survey and research data…
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World Health Day 2022: Our Planet, Our Health
Overview World Health Day is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The date of 7 April marks…
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Preliminary Findings: Nepal Health Facility Survey 2021
Overview Nepal Health Facility Survey 2021: The second comprehensive sample survey of formal sector health facilities in Nepal. The first NHFS completed in 2015. Objective: To provide information on the…
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Diabetes Around the World in 2021 (Key global findings)
Background New figures released by International Diabetes Federation (IDF) ahead of World Diabetes Day reveal that 537 million adults around the world are living with diabetes. The new figures, taken from the upcoming…
On 22 March, World Water Day is celebrated each year to raises awareness of the global water crisis, and a core focus of the observance is to support the achievement…
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1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050
KEY MESSAGES The number of people living with unaddressed hearing loss and ear diseases is unacceptable. Timely action is needed to prevent and address hearing loss across the life course.…