Global Shift in Obesity Care: WHO Endorses GLP-1 Drugs as Long-Term Treatment Option

By: The Trek News Desk In a landmark move, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially recommended the use of GLP-1–based medications for long-term obesity management in adults. The guidance signals a major shift in how the global health body categorises obesity, no longer as a simple “lifestyle issue,” but as a complex, preventable, and…

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WHO Issues Medical Alert Over Contaminated Cough Syrups Linked to Child Deaths in Madhya Pradesh

By: The Trek News Desk In a grave development, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a medical alert regarding three contaminated cough syrups manufactured in India that are suspected of causing the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh. This warning marks the fifth such alert from the WHO about Indian-made syrups since 2022, drawing…

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WHO/UNICEF Report: Lack of Basic Services in Healthcare Facilities, Billions Still Deprived of Essentials

By: The Trek News Desk According to a new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), while over 100 countries have made unprecedented efforts to improve the availability of basic services in healthcare facilities, billions of people still rely on healthcare settings that are not equipped with…

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