33% of world's women suffer domestic abuse - WHO One third of women worldwide are physically abused, according to a series of studies by the World Health Organization published today. News • 21 Nov 14
33% of world's women suffer domestic abuse - WHO One third of women worldwide are physically abused, according to a series of studies by the World Health Organization published today. News • 21 Nov 14
Ebola fatality record surpasses 5,000 5,177 people have died so far from Ebola out of a total 14,413 cases of infection, since late December 2013. News • 14 Nov 14
Ebola fatality record surpasses 5,000 5,177 people have died so far from Ebola out of a total 14,413 cases of infection, since late December 2013. News • 14 Nov 14
Risk of Ebola case in Ireland 'low' The chief medical officer with the Department of Health has said that all necessary preparations are in place to deal with Ebola. News • 10 Oct 14
Risk of Ebola case in Ireland 'low' The chief medical officer with the Department of Health has said that all necessary preparations are in place to deal with Ebola. News • 10 Oct 14
Liberia to be hit by new wave of Ebola cases -WHO Liberia, already hardest-hit by the Ebola epidemic sweeping West Africa, should be prepared for thousands of new cases in coming weeks, the World Health Organization has warned. News • 09 Sep 14
Liberia to be hit by new wave of Ebola cases -WHO Liberia, already hardest-hit by the Ebola epidemic sweeping West Africa, should be prepared for thousands of new cases in coming weeks, the World Health Organization has warned. News • 09 Sep 14
UN vows to stop Ebola virus spreading The United Nations has set a goal of stopping the spread of the deadly Ebola outbreak within the coming six to nine months, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said today. News • 05 Sep 14
UN vows to stop Ebola virus spreading The United Nations has set a goal of stopping the spread of the deadly Ebola outbreak within the coming six to nine months, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said today. News • 05 Sep 14
WHO calls for restrictions on e-cigarettes The World Health Organization has called for strict regulation of electronic cigarettes and bans on indoor use, advertising and sales to minors, in the latest bid to control the booming new market. News • 26 Aug 14
WHO calls for restrictions on e-cigarettes The World Health Organization has called for strict regulation of electronic cigarettes and bans on indoor use, advertising and sales to minors, in the latest bid to control the booming new market. News • 26 Aug 14
HSE denies report of suspected Ebola case The Health Service Executive has said there are no confirmed or suspected cases of Ebola in Ireland, following a report on The Journal website this morning. News • 15 Aug 14
HSE denies report of suspected Ebola case The Health Service Executive has said there are no confirmed or suspected cases of Ebola in Ireland, following a report on The Journal website this morning. News • 15 Aug 14
WHO chief says Ebola out of control The head of the World Health Organisation has said the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is moving faster than efforts to control it. News • 01 Aug 14
WHO chief says Ebola out of control The head of the World Health Organisation has said the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is moving faster than efforts to control it. News • 01 Aug 14
Aleppo hospitals overwhelmed after air attacks More than 100 people have been killed and dozens more wounded by "barrel bombs" dropped by Syrian army helicopters on Aleppo, Medecins Sans Frontieres has said. News • 17 Dec 13
Aleppo hospitals overwhelmed after air attacks More than 100 people have been killed and dozens more wounded by "barrel bombs" dropped by Syrian army helicopters on Aleppo, Medecins Sans Frontieres has said. News • 17 Dec 13
Syrian rebels & govt forces help civilians flee A rare moment of coordination between the Syrian government and rebels enabled 1,800 civilians to flee a besieged town on the edge of Damascus. News • 29 Oct 13
Syrian rebels & govt forces help civilians flee A rare moment of coordination between the Syrian government and rebels enabled 1,800 civilians to flee a besieged town on the edge of Damascus. News • 29 Oct 13
Deadly flu strain may have passed between people Scientists have reported that a deadly strain of avian flu may have passed between people for the first time. News • 07 Aug 13
Deadly flu strain may have passed between people Scientists have reported that a deadly strain of avian flu may have passed between people for the first time. News • 07 Aug 13
WHO warning over potential virus contagion World Health Organisation officials say it is likely a new coronavirus that has killed at least 18 people in the Middle East and Europe could be passed between humans. News • 13 May 13
WHO warning over potential virus contagion World Health Organisation officials say it is likely a new coronavirus that has killed at least 18 people in the Middle East and Europe could be passed between humans. News • 13 May 13
