WHO said the rise is attributed to the increase in obesity, compounded by the impacts of unhealthy food marketing, lack of physical activity, and economic hardship.
WHO said 10.8 million people fell ill with tuberculosis in 2023, with the disease remaining the leading infectious disease killer, surpassing COVID-19.
WHO has called for an emergency meeting on mpox following its spread outside the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The WHO spokesperson added that only 14 hospitals are still functioning in Gaza.
The disease is more common in tropical and subtropical climates. Its incidence has grown dramatically worldwide in recent decades.
“I need to put this plainly: those who peddle lies about this historic agreement are endangering the health and safety of future generations.”
On Wednesday, WHO launched a new initiative to help strengthen countries’ ability to plan for and deal with another deadly pandemic like COVID-19.
“These countries require priority support for health workforce development and health system strengthening, along with additional safeguards that limit active international recruitment.”
According to the WHO, more than one billion people globally are at risk of cholera.
