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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
WHO releases updated guidance on adolescent health and well-being
WHO issues global plan to tackle leading cause of death in childbirth
WHO calls for access to health and humanitarian assistance on fourth day of conflict in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
Monitoring air pollution levels is key to adopting and implementing WHO’s Global Air Quality Guidelines
WHO announces the members of the first Taskforce of AMR Survivors
WHO introduces new pilot scheme for Expert Review Panel for Diagnostic Products for neglected tropical diseases
Five key themes for improved mental health care for refugees and migrants
Residue from household disinfectants may be leading to drug resistance in deadly bacteria
WHO Academy e-course: Harnessing the power of routine health facility data:Tuberculosis
WHO commends Egypt for its progress on the path to eliminate hepatitis C
WHO-OHCHR launch new guidance to improve laws addressing human rights abuses in mental health care
Skin-related neglected tropical diseases: WHO launches new version of the WHO Skin NTDs mobile application
Greens Join Yes23 Mega doorknock in SA with Premier, Elders
Governments make progress towards agreeing amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)
Leveraging digital technology for quality adolescent and youth friendly health services in Ghana
EVIPNet and University College London launch new project to pilot the WHO checklist on EIPM institutionalization
Victims and survivors of sexual misconduct lead work on regaining agency, empowering voices and healing
1 in 10 babies worldwide are born early, with major impacts on health and survival
Quadripartite launches the Working Group on Youth Engagement for Antimicrobial Resistance
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO – September 2023
DIARY NOTE: High-visibility police operation launched in the lead-up to Bathurst 1000
WHO recommends R21/Matrix-M vaccine for malaria prevention in updated advice on immunization
WHO, WADA sign memorandum of understanding to collaborate on clean, drug-free sport
Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2024 southern hemisphere influenza season
Top donor Germany signs major contribution to WHO for health emergencies; signs host agreement for WHO pandemic hub
Impact of the WHO Regulation and Prequalification work; assessment outlines successes and opportunities for future work
MEDIA ADVISORY: Operation Labour Day 2023 – Southern Region
New electronic WHO Prequalification System (ePQS) Portal set to launch by January 2024
UNGA 78 side event: “Building a Common Safer Future: Timely and Equitable Access to Medical Countermeasures against Pandemic Threats”
Ban smoking and vaping in school to protect young people
Ground-breaking research series on health benefits of the arts
Invitation to participate in the second public survey to inform the global research agenda on Public Health and Social Measures
Launch of WHO tool for benchmarking ethics oversight of health-related research involving human participants
World leaders commit to new targets to end TB
WHO releases step by step guide to help countries develop their national genomic surveillance strategy for pathogens with pandemic and epidemic potential