The global cancer burden is projected to rise significantly, with the World Health Organization (WHO) forecasting that the number of new cancer cases will nearly double by 2050. This shift is driven by a growing and aging global population, alongside changing exposure to environmental and behavioral risk factors. While the statistic that 1 in 5 … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a significant global alert regarding the projected trajectory of cancer cases, estimating that the number of new diagnoses will nearly double by 2050. Driven by an aging population, lifestyle factors, and environmental exposures, the data suggests that one in five people will develop cancer during their lifetime, marking … Read more
Unsafe food remains a critical global health burden, causing 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO). These findings, published ahead of World Food Safety Day on June 7, 2026, highlight the disproportionate impact of foodborne diseases on children under five, who face risks … Read more
As of May 25, 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda are battling a rapidly escalating outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a strain for which no approved vaccine or specific antiviral treatment currently exists. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International … Read more
How the U.S. And Argentina’s Exit from WHO Undermines Global Pandemic Defense By Maria Petrova, Editor, World | May 19, 2026 | Sofia, Bulgaria The world’s ability to prevent and respond to pandemics has reached a critical juncture as two major nations—the United States and Argentina—have announced their withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). … Read more
Global health officials are sounding the alarm over a rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) on May 14, 2026. The latest surge—confirmed in North Kivu and Ituri provinces—has raised urgent questions about containment, cross-border risks, … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent call to governments worldwide to tighten controls on the sale and marketing of nicotine pouches, warning that these highly addictive products are being aggressively pushed toward younger populations. In a statement released Friday, the UN agency cautioned that the lack of stringent oversight is creating a … Read more
For years, the world has relied on official tallies to understand the human cost of the pandemic. However, a stark discrepancy has emerged between the deaths officially recorded and the actual number of lives lost. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that COVID-19 excess deaths—the number of deaths above what would be expected … Read more
Public health authorities in Puerto Rico are urging residents to remain calm following reports of a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. The situation has prompted official clarifications to prevent public alarm and to distinguish the current health event from previous pandemic experiences. The Puerto Rico Department of Health has explicitly stated that “this is … Read more
As global health officials scramble to contain a deadly outbreak of hantavirus aboard a luxury cruise ship, the rare but potentially fatal disease has once again thrust itself into the spotlight. The recent cluster of cases—including three deaths—on the MV Hondius off the coast of Cape Verde has reignited concerns about this rodent-borne illness, which … Read more