Category: Health

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can significantly affect daily life. With an increase in public interest and a surge in online discussions—especially on social media platforms like TikTok—the landscape of ADHD treatment is increasingly shaped by misinformation. Specifically, dietary interventions are a […]

Speaking at the ‘Dealing with Drugs II’ conference in Warsaw on Thursday, High Commissioner Volker Türk highlighted the urgent need for a human rights-based approach to drug regulation, pointing to record numbers of drug-related deaths and increasing drug use disorders. The conference, which builds on January’s ‘Dealing with Drugs I’ meeting hosted by the Mayor […]

The test – called Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra – uses molecular analysis to detect the genetic markers of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes TB, in the saliva of people suspected of infection. It is the first such test to receive “prequalification” status from the UN health agency, meaning that it has passed stringent quality checks […]

5 December 2024, Geneva — The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. It is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO’s prequalification standards. Tuberculosis is one of the world’s leading infectious disease killers, causing over a […]

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of Canada’s largest and most influential pension funds with assets totaling $11 billion, has announced the appointment of Annesley Wallace as its new President and CEO. Wallace, a seasoned veteran in the energy and infrastructure sectors, takes the helm at a pivotal time for the fund, which […]

Observed annually on 1 December, the World AIDS Day serves as a reminder of the global fight against the pandemic while commemorating lives lost and celebrating progress. “Every 25 seconds, someone in the world is infected with HIV,” Mr. Guterres said. “One-quarter of people living with HIV – more than nine million people – lack […]

LeapFrog Investments, a leading private equity firm focused on investing in emerging markets, has successfully closed its fourth fund, raising a record $1.15 billion in commitments. This fundraising effort not only surpassed its original target of $1 billion but also included significant co-investments, marking a milestone in the firm’s mission to transform the lives of […]