As Greece marks World AIDS Day, officials highlight prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment efforts amid 21,815 recorded HIV cases nationwide
A new WHO Europe report shows that over one in three Greek children aged 7–9 are overweight or obese, yet only 18% of parents recognize it, highlighting the need for greater awareness, nutrition education, and healthier lifestyle habits
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The World Health Organization warns of severe funding shortages after receiving 40% less financing for humanitarian emergencies this year compared to 2024, forcing service reductions that have affected millions worldwide
Antibiotic resistance kills over a million people annually, but few new treatments are entering clinical trials, threatening a global health crisis by 2050
The virus has already appeared in European countries such as Italy and France, as well as in the United States, Asia, and Africa. Vaccines are available in the U.S., but in Cyprus, treatment focuses on symptom management in consultation with healthcare providers
Once infected, individuals typically experience fever, severe joint pain, headache, rash, and muscle aches. While the fatality rate is below 1%, widespread infection means that even this small percentage could result in thousands of deaths
The WHO linked this escalating threat directly to climate change driven by fossil fuel consumption, which is making heatwaves more frequent, intense, and deadly
Without immediate intervention, health experts fear a major cross-border public health emergency is imminent
Almost one-third (30.4%) of Greek adolescents are considered physically inactive, meaning they engage in less than three days of physical activity per week. This rate is significantly higher than the international average of 24%.
In Greece, as in much of Europe, home care services remain scarce, with only 6.7% of people with moderate disabilities and 24.8% of those with severe disabilities receiving in-home assistance.
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The call to action aims to tackle 42 ongoing health emergencies, conflict-related trauma, and climate disasters impacting 305 million people.