World Health Organisation stories
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IWD 2024: How AI can help new mothers with their mental health
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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uc
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ai
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ai agents
New research reveals the undeniable potential of AI chatbots, like Wysa, to provide essential mental health support to expectant and new mothers.
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From pixels to playgrounds: the urgent need for balance in our children’s digital lives
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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edutech
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smartphones
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sports
As children's lives become increasingly digitalised, health experts highlight the immediate need to balance screen-time with physical activity, combating sedentary habits and potential obesity risks.
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Advancing genomic sequencing and public health with digital infrastructures
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
Advancements in genomic sequencing and digital infrastructure are revolutionizing healthcare and accelerating research and collaboration.
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Microsoft and Avanade join forces with WHO to develop a World Health Data Hub
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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healthtech
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covid-19
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not for profit
The World Health Organization, Microsoft, and Avanade are partnering to develop a World Health Data Hub to streamline global health data.
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Massive WHO scam busted - 'DarkPath Scammers' group suspected
Thu, 6th May 2021
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phishing
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martech
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email security
The scam campaign comprised a network of 134 websites that attempted to lure people in by asking them to take a survey for a monetary reward.
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Red Hat and the World Health Organisation team up to democratise healthcare knowledge
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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devops
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uc
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apm
Red Hat Open Innovation Labs virtual residency has helped the World Health Organisation (WHO) to create a DevOps platform for ongoing open innovation.
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Soul Machines joins WHO to bring better health support and info to global public
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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healthtech
Soul Machines joins WHO's AI initiative, launching digital health worker Florence to aid in global tobacco quit.
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Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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uc
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cleantech
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contact centre
e-Waste is the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled by consumption rates of equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.
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WHO urges caution after emails, passwords stolen
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
Approximately 450 active WHO email addresses and passwords, and emails belonging to others working on fighting COVID-19, were leaked on the internet.
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Google targets car safety
Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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hyperscale
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dc
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cartech
Google is utilising its data centres to innovate car safety with self-driving technology, aiming to prevent traffic accidents, save time, and reduce emissions.