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We must rise to the challenge of rising temperatures, urges UN chief Antonio Guterres

We must rise to the challenge of rising temperatures, urges UN chief Antonio Guterres

Jul 26, 2024, at 11:10 pm

The UN chief on Thursday issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to crippling effects of extreme heat, as global temperature rise continues unabated.

One in three nonmelanoma skin cancer deaths linked to working outdoors, says WHO-ILO report

One in three nonmelanoma skin cancer deaths linked to working outdoors, says WHO-ILO report

Nov 09, 2023, at 06:01 pm

Nearly one in every three deaths from nonmelanoma skin cancer is caused by working under the sun, according to a joint report released on Wednesday by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Workers with HIV-AIDS continue to face stigma, discrimination: ILO

Workers with HIV-AIDS continue to face stigma, discrimination: ILO

Dec 01, 2021, at 07:07 pm

New York: “Myths and misconceptions” about HIV and AIDS continue to fuel stigma and discrimination in the workplace, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Tuesday.

WHO-ILO study finds almost 2 million people die from work-related causes each year

WHO-ILO study finds almost 2 million people die from work-related causes each year

Sep 18, 2021, at 01:24 am

Work-related diseases and injuries were responsible for the deaths of 1.9 million people in 2016, according to the first joint estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO).

No time to take ‘foot off the pedal’ as coronavirus pandemic worsens: WHO

No time to take ‘foot off the pedal’ as coronavirus pandemic worsens: WHO

Jun 09, 2020, at 09:01 am

New York/IBNS: The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening globally, with more than 136,000 cases recorded on Sunday: the highest number in a single day, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).