World Health Day: A Brief History

World Health Day: A Brief History

This year’s World Health Day, April 7, marks the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization. The WHO was founded in 1948, following World War II and the creation of the United Nations, for the purpose of promoting public health, keeping the world safe from...
Most of the World Breathes Air Detrimental to Health

Most of the World Breathes Air Detrimental to Health

Nearly everyone on the planet is breathing air that could have adverse health impacts, according to a Word Health Organization report published April 4. “The evidence base for the harm caused by air pollution has been growing rapidly and points to significant harm...
Health Care Workers in the Line of Fire

Health Care Workers in the Line of Fire

There have been more than 100 attacks on hospitals and health care workers in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began. This is based on World Health Organization data as of April 11, which also reports 73 deaths and 51 injuries resulting from the attacks. These...