Seasonal influenza viruses circulate worldwide and spread easily from person to person. Seasonal influenza is a serious public health...

From 23 to 29 October 2016 the international lead poisoning prevention week of action will take place, with a particular focus on...

World Health Organisation has rapidly expanded and strengthened disease detection and response in support of the Government of Nigeria’s...

BreatheLife is a joint campaign led by WHO and the Climate & Clean Air Coalition to mobilize cities and individuals to protect our health...

A 55-year-old Queensland man has been confirmed as Australia’s first case of black lung from an open cut coal mine. Paul Head, from BHP’s...

The Department of National Parks and Wildlife observed deaths of 2 Hippos on 24th September, 2016 and reported this matter to the...

“Global Hearts”, a new initiative from the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners launched on the margins of the UN General...

World leaders today signalled an unprecedented level of attention to curb the spread of infections that are resistant to antimicrobial...

Antimicrobial resistance, also known as "drug resistance", threatens our ability to prevent and treat an ever-increasing range of deadly...

People with malaria symptoms should get tested immediately. Picture: Centurion Rekord Residents in high-risk areas are urged to take...