The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental...
11 months ago

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate...
56 months ago

Information on COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.
56 months ago

Tobacco fact sheet from WHO providing key facts and information on surveillance, second-hand smoke, quitting, picture warnings, ad bans,...
14 months ago

Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well.
54 months ago

Most oral health conditions are largely preventable and can be treated in their early stages. Most cases are dental caries (tooth decay), periodontal diseases,...
18 months ago

Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered...
55 months ago

Cancer is a large group of diseases that can start in almost any organ or tissue of the body when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably.
61 months ago

WHO has updated its guidance on total fat, saturated and trans-fat and carbohydrates, based on the latest scientific evidence.
14 months ago

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths.
32 months ago