The Pakistan government has sought the help of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to probe the recent outbreak of HIV in the country’s Sindh province, that has till now affected over 600 people, mostly children, according to a media report.

Pakistan: 537 out of 681 HIV affected between the age of 2 to 15, WHO to investigate

World Health Organisation officially classified video gaming as a mental health disorder in its list of modern diseases during the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.

World Health Organisation officially recognises gaming addiction as 'mental disorder'

The UN's World Food Programme has warned that aid could be suspended to areas of Yemen under the control of Huthi rebels unless they abide by accords aimed at ensuring that supplies are not diverted.

United Nations warns aid to Yemen could be suspended

More than 1,000 people have now died of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said, as aid workers warned that the highly contagious virus combined with insecurity in the restive region was creating a "deeply worrying situation".

More than 1,000 dead in DR Congo Ebola epidemic

His bearded face was half-covered by a shawl, but Hameedullah Khan's fear and ignorance was on full display as he delivered a chilling message for anyone who tries to vaccinate his children against polio.

Monstrous rumours stoke hostility to Pakistan's anti-polio drive

Measles cases rose 300 per cent worldwide through the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period last year, the UN said Monday, as concern grows over the impact of anti-vaccination stigma.

Global measles cases up 300%  year-on-year: WHO

Global measles cases up 300 percent year-on-year: WHO

The United Nations (UN) declared February 6 as International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) this year. FGM, is defined by the World Health Organisation as “the total or partial removal of external female genitalia or other injuries to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons”, is widely prevalent in the Bohra Community and some other minority communities in India.

Calls for zero tolerance towards Female Genital Mutilation get louder as election nears 

The end of an Ebola epidemic that has gripped the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for over six months is hard to predict, a World Health Organisation official told EFE on Sunday.

WHO says end of Ebola outbreak difficult to predict

The Environment Ministry is likely to come out with its National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), which proposes multiple strategies to combat air pollution, next month, a top environment ministry official said Thursday.

Environment Ministry likely to come out with 'National Clean Air Programme' next month

World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that air pollution is the “new tobacco.'' Over 90% of the world's population suffers from toxic air and it's creating a profound effect on the health of people, he said.

Air pollution is the 'new tobacco': WHO Director General Tedros

Six more people tested positive for Zika virus in Rajasthan's Jaipur district Sunday, taking the total number of such cases to 123, a government official said. Of the 123 patients, around 105 have recovered after treatment, he said.

Six new Zika cases in Rajasthan; total 123

Global health watchdog, the World Health Organisation, describes cardiovascular diseases as the number one cause of death globally. "More people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause," WHO states on its website.

World Heart Day 2018: Exercise for at least 150 minutes a week, WHO recommends 

At least 45 people have been killed by cholera in Zimbabwe in the past three weeks, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday, describing the strain as "multi-drug resistant".

Cholera death toll climbs to 45 in Zimbabwe

The report by charity WaterAid and UNICEF found most countries in the region fell well short of the World Health Organization standard of one toilet for every 25 girls, making it difficult for students to attend school during their periods

Third of girls in South Asia miss school during periods: Study

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the international community to continue pressurising Myanmar to take Rohingya refugees back as soon as possible

Bangladesh calls for global pressure on Myanmar to repatriate Rohingyas

This is one of the 'biggest' humanitarian crisis in recent times, the WHO's South East Asia Regional Director, Poonam Khetrapal Singh, said at a meeting of partners in Dhaka

WHO appeals for contributions for health services to Rohingya refugees

It can be prevented by enhanced hygiene and avoidance of all contact with rats

Record highs in Nigeria Lassa fever outbreak: World Health Organisation

In the beta draft of its forthcoming 11th International Classification of Diseases, the WHO included 'gaming disorder' in its list of mental health conditions

WHO to recognise gaming disorder as mental health condition in 2018: Report

Canberra would provide AUS$500,000 (US$400,000) to fund the World Health Organization's dengue prevention and control measures in Sri Lanka

Australia helps Sri Lanka in battling dengue outbreak as death toll hits 250

The report talks about tripling capital financing to $114 billion to meet the target of access to universal and clean water

2 billion people in the world drink contaminated water: WHO

Based on WHO's risk assessment, Zika infection will continue to spread in the Asia-Pacific region as authorities prepare for complications

WHO warns Zika virus likely to spread in Asia-Pacific

Congo currently has no vaccines and a new stock of more than 1 million doses could take weeks to arrive

WHO to launch yellow fever vaccination in Angola, Congo

Despite a general ban on smoking in restaurants, more than 25 per cent of the country's cafes still have an enclosed area for smokers

Dutch activists seek to stub out smokers' corner in cafes