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Projects to detect, treat and research new ways to fight TB among those disrupted by sudden funding freeze

Five years ago on Tuesday, the World Health Organization announced Covid-19 had become a pandemic -- a moment when the world finally woke up to the unfolding disaster.

Most people with Lassa fever will make a full recovery although severe illness can occur

King Okpabi, ruler of Ogale, says Shell has caused chronic pollution, while oil firm argues it is not responsible

Prolonged sitting is equivalent to physical inactivity and its health consequences has been a primary concern of health experts. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised to engage in 150 minutes of physical activity per week to give the body the minimum amount of movement and activity. Lack of physical…

Research by Which? compared levels nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter in homes and street in London

Something as simple as cooking dinner could be releasing harmful pollutants into our own homes

People in capital breathing much cleaner air, with significant improvements in capital’s most deprived areas

The watchdog carried out a snapshot investigation into how everyday cooking activities affected levels of pollution inside the average home.