World Health Organisation stories

Heidi raises USD $16.6m to ease clinician workloads
3 days ago
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Melbourne-based healthcare AI firm Heidi has raised USD $16.6 million to enhance its services, aiming to reduce clinicians' administrative burden and improve patient care.

Jamie Norton joins ISACA Board of Directors for 2024-2025 term
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Jamie Norton, an Australian cybersecurity veteran, joins ISACA's Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term, aiming to fortify global digital trust amidst growing cyber threats.

IWD 2024: How AI can help new mothers with their mental health
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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New research reveals the undeniable potential of AI chatbots, like Wysa, to provide essential mental health support to expectant and new mothers.

From pixels to playgrounds: the urgent need for balance in our children’s digital lives
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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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.

Advancing genomic sequencing and public health with digital infrastructures
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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Advancements in genomic sequencing and digital infrastructure are revolutionizing healthcare and accelerating research and collaboration.

Microsoft and Avanade join forces with WHO to develop a World Health Data Hub
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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The World Health Organization, Microsoft, and Avanade are partnering to develop a World Health Data Hub to streamline global health data.

Massive WHO scam busted - 'DarkPath Scammers' group suspected
Thu, 6th May 2021
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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.

Red Hat and the World Health Organisation team up to democratise healthcare knowledge
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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Red Hat Open Innovation Labs virtual residency has helped the World Health Organisation (WHO) to create a DevOps platform for ongoing open innovation.

Soul Machines joins WHO to bring better health support and info to global public
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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Soul Machines joins WHO's AI initiative, launching digital health worker Florence to aid in global tobacco quit.

Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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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.

WHO urges caution after emails, passwords stolen
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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Approximately 450 active WHO email addresses and passwords, and emails belonging to others working on fighting COVID-19, were leaked on the internet.

Google targets car safety
Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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Google is utilising its data centres to innovate car safety with self-driving technology, aiming to prevent traffic accidents, save time, and reduce emissions.