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Plastic particles in drinking water pose a 'low' risk, says WHO

The majority of plastic particles in water are larger than 150 micrometers in diameter and are excreted from the body, said WHO

Plastic particles in drinking water pose a 'low' risk, says WHO
Updated On : 24 Aug 2019 | 11:58 PM IST

More than 1 million infected by sexually transmitted ailments daily: WHO

The study found more than 376 million new cases of the four infections in 2016

More than 1 million infected by sexually transmitted ailments daily: WHO
Updated On : 13 Jun 2019 | 11:23 AM IST

A new influenza pandemic? Here are top 10 threats to global health in 2019

Are we ready to face the outbreak of a new disease? WHO ascertains that the world would face another influenza pandemic, but it does not know the when and where of it

A new influenza pandemic? Here are top 10 threats to global health in 2019
Updated On : 01 Mar 2019 | 3:24 PM IST

WHO's plan to work with privately-funded groups threatens its credibility

A number of non-state actors seeking renewal of their official relation status with the WHO receive funding from pharmaceutical, food and alcohol industries

WHO's plan to work with privately-funded groups threatens its credibility
Updated On : 30 Jan 2019 | 2:40 PM IST

Delhi tops most polluted megacity list, says WHO

In December 2015, week-long analysis of data from #breathe devices showed Delhi's air pollution was one-and-a-half times worse than in Beijing

Delhi tops most polluted megacity list, says WHO
Updated On : 03 Oct 2016 | 11:02 PM IST