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Celebrating NSW’s dedicated pathology staff
Tuberculosis response recovering from pandemic but accelerated efforts needed to meet new targets
WHO publishes the second edition of the Classification of digital interventions, services and applications in health
WHO launches guide on whole genome sequencing use as a tool for foodborne disease surveillance and response
A leading flexible contributor, the Netherlands renews its multiannual allocation to WHO
Transitioning from BU-LABNET to Skin NTD LABNET
Women and newborns bearing the brunt of the conflict in Gaza, UN agencies warn
Climate change and noncommunicable diseases: connections
WHO urges investing in “One Health” actions for better health of the people and the planet
The Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE): working together to see onchocerciasis GONE
WHO releases updated Target Regimen Profiles for tuberculosis treatment and new Target Product Profiles for tuberculosis treatment monitoring and optimization
WHO and BMJ convene global experts to discuss potential guiding principles for developmentally appropriate mental health content for youth on digital platforms
Antibiotics for common childhood infections no longer effective
On World Cities Day 2023, WHO calls for increased financing for a sustainable, healthy urban future for all
Bangladesh achieves historic milestone by eliminating kala-azar as a public health problem
Landmark listing of first three countries as WHO-Listed regulatory Authorities
FAO, WHO, and WOAH launch new online course on joint response to zoonotic disease outbreaks
WHO outlines crucial research priorities for better refugee and migrant health
Saudi Arabia regulatory system becomes third to reach WHO Maturity Level 4
Call for WHO’s Fifth Health for All Film Festival opens to amplify voices of champions of health
Memorandum of Understanding between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS)
WHO: civilians, patients, and health workers in Gaza spend night in darkness and fear
New recommendations for oral vaccination of dogs against rabies
Greens to raise community calls for stronger nature protection
WHO calls for immediate release, access to, and medical support for hostages taken by Hamas
New infodemic management tools to support pandemic planning and preparedness for pandemic influenza and respiratory pathogen disease events
Seventy countries convene to step up primary health care
Joint statement by UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP and WHO on humanitarian supplies crossing into Gaza
WHO and ECHO discuss the way forward in strengthening their partnership and innovative ways of cooperation
Türkiye regulatory system becomes fourteenth country to reach WHO Maturity Level 3
Our children’s future: a call to end childhood lead poisoning
13 critical interventions that support countries to address antimicrobial resistance in human health
WHO releases new list of essential diagnostics; new recommendations for hepatitis E virus tests, personal use glucose meters
WHO outlines considerations for regulation of artificial intelligence for health
Setting trans fat limits in Kenya could save thousands of lives and cut costs
National polio response framework launched, amid heightened global risk
WHO statement on attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital and reported large-scale casualties
Health leaders at the WHS support WHO commitment to build climate resilient, low carbon sustainable health systems (ATACH)
United Nations partners call for investments in self-care interventions to improve sexual and reproductive health
First meeting of the Technical Advisory Group on Genomics
Plasma jet tech transforms microalgae
WHO announces the elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
WHO announces the release of ScreenTB – a web-based tool to help countries prioritize action for TB screening and prevention
Evacuation orders by Israel to hospitals in northern Gaza are a death sentence for the sick and injured
WHO pleads for immediate reversal of Gaza evacuation order to protect health and reduce suffering
France’s new Global Health Strategy
Improving the experience of pregnant and birthing women
New funding to ensure 370 million children receive polio vaccinations and to boost health innovation in low-income countries