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UAE and WHO deliver air lift of critical medical supplies to Sudan
Statement on the fifteenth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
Community can help with next vaccines as flu reaches pre-pandemic levels
WHO and tobacco control partners urge countries not to partner or work with the tobacco industry
Collaborating locally is key for progress globally towards health-related SDGs
Quadripartite welcomes OHHLEP’s new white paper on zoonotic spillover prevention
African Parliamentarians rally to boost life-saving laws, regulations on road safety
Statement on the risks associated with use of valproic acid (sodium valproate) in women and girls of childbearing potential
New survey results show health systems starting to recover from pandemic
Review considers when is best to administer antenatal corticosteroids
NHMRC gives gender equity and women in healthcare leadership a boost
$7.9 million for research collaboration on policy and practice
WHO Director-General and Civil Society Task Force on TB release joint statement on key priorities in the lead up to 2nd UN…
Public consultation of experts to join the Guideline Development Group (GDG) for Defeating Meningitis by 2030 Roadmap: Meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care guidelines
WHO and IAPAC sign a memorandum of understanding focused on ending epidemics in cities
UN special programme for research on sexual and reproductive health celebrates 50 years
WHO launches new initiative to improve pandemic preparedness
WHO urges increased implementation of recommended tools to combat malaria
Regional Reflections – building consensus and highlighting regional priorities on activating meaningful engagement
In World Immunization Week, a call to protect the world’s children
Global partners announce a new effort – “The Big Catch-up” – to vaccinate millions of children and restore immunization progress lost during the pandemic
MEDIA ADVISORY: Appeal for information after man dies in Taree
Landmark Malawi trial boosts iron levels in pregnant women
WHO applauds Brazil’s leadership in advancing multisectoral engagement towards ending TB
Governments hold second round of detailed discussions on proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO – April 2023
Accuracy of innovations in diverse settings: A multi-country study assessing a smartphone blood pressure application
Poliovirus wastewater testing established amid heightened global risk
The integrated dentist: The face of the new interdisciplinary practitioner
WHO releases the largest global collection of health inequality data
mRNA Technology Transfer Programme moves to the next phase of its development
WHO releases first-ever Standard on universal access to rapid TB diagnostics
Global Compendium of Knowledge on COVID-19
WHO releases new guide on developing national programmes for age-friendly cities and communities
WHO releases three online products to support implementation of NTD programmes
WHO/UNICEF have started the Immunization Annual Data Collection Process
Minister Keogh – Meritorious recognition for veterans’ who served in Somalia
Key leadership appointments made to drive WHO strategic direction and initiatives
A brief overview of the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats initiative (PRET)
Report of the meeting of the WHO Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) held on 16-17 March 2023
WHO’s trans fat elimination validation program is now open for country applications
MEDIA ADVISORY: NSW Ambulance paramedic dies following stabbing – Campbelltown
World Chagas Disease Day 2023 to focus on integrating universal care and surveillance at the primary care level
Highlighting a population’s health information needs during health emergencies through new infodemic management tools and frameworks
WHO, African Union Development Agency, and the International Labour Organization join forces to safeguard health workers in Africa
Finding common ground in a connected world: parliamentarians prioritize comprehensive sexuality education (CSE)
Advisory Committee on Safety of Medicinal Products (ACSoMP): Measures to minimize the risk of ocular adverse events with miltefosine
People Power – introducing WHO’s new “Intention to action” Series to enhance the meaningful engagement of people with lived experience