The fight goes on to ensure healthcare is not a privilege reserved for the rich | Lucy Lamble

The World Health Organization is 70 years old on 7 April. But is it still in good shape to tackle the huge inequalities in treatment across the world?

On this World Health Day, 7 April, the World Health Organization marks its 70th anniversary.

It has notched up some notable achievements such as the efforts to eradicate diseases like smallpox, a convention on tobacco control and a framework to prevent flu pandemics. Alongside this runs coordinating work on global standards and guidelines for essential drugs, diagnosis, treatment and health workers.

Continue reading... April 06, 2018 at 05:37PM