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Your daily dose: Men face a higher risk of preventable cancers
Your daily dose: Men face a higher risk of preventable cancers Men face a higher risk of preventable cancers — often linked to smoking, alcohol use, and certain infections.
The good news?
Nearly half of cancers in men are connected to risk factors we can change.
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https://www.who.int/news/item/03-02-2026-four-in-ten-cancer-cases-could-be-prevented-globally
Your daily dose: the power to prevent many cancers is already in our hands
Your daily dose: the power to prevent many cancers is already in our hands Lung cancer.
Stomach cancer.
Cervical cancer.
Together, these three make up nearly half of all cancers caused by preventable risks.
The power to prevent them is already in our hands.
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Your daily dose: Did you know that stopping infections today can prevent cancer tomorrow?
Your daily dose: Did you know that stopping infections today can prevent cancer tomorrow? Did you know that stopping infections today can prevent cancer tomorrow?
One in ten cancer cases are caused by infections. But many of these cancers are totally preventable through vaccines, antibiotics and early treatment.
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Four in ten cancer cases could be prevented globally
Four in ten cancer cases could be prevented globally Message from WHO Director-General Dr Tedros on World Cancer Day - February 4th, 2026
Four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented.
•15% of all new cancer cases are caused by tobacco
•10% by infections
•3% by alcohol
A new World Health Organization ...
Your daily dose: did you know that 4 in 10 cancer cases worldwide can be...
Your daily dose: did you know that 4 in 10 cancer cases worldwide can be... Here is your daily dose for better health:
Every year, millions of people hear the words 'you have cancer.'
Yet 4 in 10 cases can be avoided by saying no to tobacco, limiting alcohol, and getting vaccinated.
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Protecting lives during crises
Protecting lives during crises Nearly 10 years ago, in the aftermath of Ebola, Member States created the World Health Organization
Health Emergencies Programme – to protect lives during crises while strengthening national health systems.
In 2026, WHO is adapting its emergency response further, focusing on:
-actions that ...
WHO's Health Emergency Appeal 2026
WHO's Health Emergency Appeal 2026 The World Health Organization (WHO) launched on the 3rd of February its 2026 global appeal to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access health care.
In 2025, WHO and partners supported 30 million people funded ...
MHRA Board Meeting held in public - 20 January 2026
MHRA Board Meeting held in public - 20 January 2026 Video recording of the MHRA Board Meeting held in public, which took place on Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Safety, Regulation and Evaluation of Digital Mental Health Technologies (DMHT) for general public
Safety, Regulation and Evaluation of Digital Mental Health Technologies (DMHT) for general public This animation is part of a wider set of resources created by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in collaboration with NHS England to help people understand digital mental health technologies, such as mental health apps and online ...
Safety, Evaluation an Regulation of Digital Mental Health Technologies (DMHT) for professionals
Safety, Evaluation an Regulation of Digital Mental Health Technologies (DMHT) for professionals This animation is part of a wider set of resources developed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in collaboration with NHS England to support the safe and effective use of digital mental health technologies (DMHTs).
It is designed ...
Ebola virus disease outbreak in the DRC Ebola virus disease outbreak in the DRC
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Mon, 15/09/2025 - 06:01
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On 4 September 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
Turkana Food Inc. Recalls Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste 1lb (16oz) Because of Possible Health Risk Turkana Food Inc. Kenilworth, NJ is recalling 858 cases OF Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly ...
Long COVID Basics Learn about the potential COVID-19 long-term effects, including fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, chest pain, headache, and other symptoms.
Living with Long COVID People with post-COVID conditions and those who support them can find ways to help, ways to cope with stress, and additional resources and support groups.
Weekly bulletin Weekly bulletin
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Fri, 10/05/2024 - 19:18
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The Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African Region. Each week, a brief description, followed ...
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency - Activity on GOV.UK
Decision: Marketing authorisations Granted in 2026 Marketing authorisations Granted in 2026.

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