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Tag: the World Health Organization

1 to 2 Alcoholic Drinks a Day May Cause Liver Cirrhosis

| April 27, 2015 Comment

1 to 2 Alcoholic Drinks a Day May Cause Liver Cirrhosis – Moving from moderate to heavy drinking (1 drink/day for women, and 2 a day for men), can increase the risk of liver disease, says the World Health Organization (WHO). A new worldwide study shows that unlike previous research which linked total amount of […]

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World’s First 15-Minute Ebola Test Approved

World’s First 15-Minute Ebola Test Approved

| February 20, 2015 Comment

World’s first 15-minute Ebola test approved – The World Health Organization has assessed and cleared an Ebola test that shows results in as little as 15 minutes. What’s more, it’s easy to perform and doesn’t require electricity, making it easier to use in community care clinics and mobile healthcare facilities throughout the western African countries […]

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WHO Agrees to Fast-Track Development of Experimental Vaccines to Counter Ebola

WHO Agrees to Fast-Track Development of Experimental Vaccines to Counter Ebola

| September 5, 2014 Comment

WHO agrees to fast-track development of experimental vaccines to counter Ebola – The World Health Organisation has fast-tracked the development of eight treatments and two vaccines to counter the Ebola virus. Experts have gathered in Geneva to discuss the new drugs. The meeting follows a recent decision by the WHO to allow the use of […]

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