WHO issues a global guideline on the use of GLP-1 medicines in treating obesity

Dec 02, 2025

Obesity affects people in every country and was associated with 3.7 million deaths worldwide in 2024. Without decisive action, the number of people with...

WHO warns against artificial sweeteners, says they have no long-term benefits

May 16, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline cautioning the use of non-sugar sweeteners for controlling body weight or reducing the risk...

UGC issues guideline for university exams

Apr 29, 2020

New Delhi [India], April 29 : In the backdrop of COVID-19 crisis and subsequent lockdown, the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday said that...

WHO recommends two new lifesaving medicines to treat Ebola

Aug 20, 2022

Geneva [Switzerland], August 20 : The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first guideline for Ebola virus disease therapeutics, with new strong recommendations...

MoHAP launches National School Health Screening Guideline

Dec 20, 2024

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched the National School Health Screening Guideline in partnership with health, education, and social authorities to...

WHO recommends two new drugs to treat patients with COVID-19

Jan 14, 2022

Geneva [Switzerland], January 14 : The World Health Organization (WHO) Guideline Development Group recommended the use of two arthritis drugs called baricitinib and interleukin-6...