Regulars vs. Weekend Warriors: Does the timing of physical activity matter?
With the same amount of physical activity, studies show that both regulars and weekend warriors experience similar health benefits.... Read more
SDGs Goal 3
Indonesia Passed Regulation Allowing Abortion for Rape Victims
The Indonesian government released the Government Regulation on Health 2024, offering a ‘green light’ for abortion for rape victims and cases of medical emergencies.... Read more
Integrating Climate and Health Data to Support Informed Decision-making
High-quality data integration between the climate and health sectors is crucial in creating a resilient health system for all.... Read more
New Global Guidelines for Equitable Clinical Trials
WHO launched a new guidance to ensure that clinical trials are more effective and equitable.... Read more
Understanding Adolescents’ Social Media Use and Gaming Behaviors for Better Policy Interventions
A study by WHO examines social media use among adolescents to understand the trends, dynamics, and aspects necessary for policy improvements. ... Read more
Nature-based Solutions Are Proven Effective in Mitigating Climate-Related Disasters
A new global assessment reveals that nature-based solutions are cost-effective and efficient in combating climate-related disasters.... Read more
The Sanad Initiative: Bridging Service Gap for Displaced Palestinians in Egypt
The Sanad Initiative bridges the service gap for displaced Palestinians in Egypt, where they lack refugee status.... Read more
Incentivizing Literacy to Ease Prison Overcrowding in the Philippines
The Philippines government and UNODC launched the “Read Your Way Out” initiative to ease prison overcrowding using literacy.
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Using Traffic Rumblings to Measure Soil Moisture
Researchers unveiled a new method to measure soil moisture using ground vibrations from daily human activities.... Read more
Scaling Up Quality Services to Improve Health and Nutrition in Lao PDR
Phase 2 of the HANSA2 Project for scaling up quality services to improve health and nutrition in Lao PDR is set to begin.... Read more