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WHO joins 67th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Timor-Leste’s National Influenza Centre achieves recognition as part of the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System
WHO launches guidance on conducting reviews of tuberculosis programmes
WHO launches CoViNet: a global network for coronaviruses
World of Work stakeholders voice support for the pandemic accord, highlighting workers’ rights and needs during pandemics
WHO calls for greater attention to violence against women with disabilities and older women
Air quality at many train stations is alarmingly bad. Here’s how to improve it
PHSM research at your fingertips: Launching the PHSM Bibliographic Library
Supporting Our Community’s Health In Tomorrow’s Climate
Working together for a healthier, safer world: WHO and IPU renew partnership
WHO Announces Second Week Of Quality Training
‘Urgent and sustainable’ action needed to safeguard health: MJA-Lancet Countdown
Australian aid peak acknowledges shifting US position on Gaza, urges permanent ceasefire to scale up humanitarian response
WHO World TB Day Message
Unpacking artificial intelligence in sexual and reproductive health and rights
Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation and Evidence-informed Policy-making
WHO launches new toolkit empowering health professionals to tackle climate change
World Water Day 2024: bridging divides through water cooperation
Conspiracy theorist tactics show it’s too easy to get around Facebook’s content policies
Call for urgent agreement on international deal to prepare for and prevent future pandemics
Elon Musk says ketamine can get you out of a ‘negative frame of mind’. What does the research say?
WHO launches new guidance on the use of targeted next-generation sequencing tests for the diagnosis of drug-resistant TB and a new sequencing portal
Millions at risk from cholera due to lack of clean water, soap and toilets, and shortage of cholera vaccine
AI can help predict whether a patient will respond to specific tuberculosis treatments, paving way for personalized care
WHO to begin development of parallel recommendation and regulatory pathways; shortening the time taken for people to access health products
Cleaner air in Swedish cities brings significant health benefits
Alcohol retailers exploiting pregnancy warning loophole, putting babies at risk
Why scrapping the term ‘long COVID’ would be harmful for people with the condition
What Exactly Is UV Radiation?
Famine in Gaza is imminent, with immediate and long-term health consequences
WHO urges investments for the scale up of tuberculosis screening and preventive treatment
WHO launches directory of resources for planning healthy environments
Why is toddler milk so popular? Follow the money
Child health is in crisis in the UK – here’s what needs to change
WHO expert consultation on updating the 2005 toxic equivalency factors for dioxin like compounds, including some polychlorinated biphenyls
Over 1 in 3 people affected by neurological conditions, the leading cause of illness and disability worldwide
WHO BPaLM Accelerator Platform
Only walking for exercise? Here’s how to get the most out of it
Excessive Gaming Causing Health Issues
WHO and UNICEF launch free online course to address children’s environmental health
Leprosy cases are rising in the US – what is the ancient disease and why is it spreading now?
Global child deaths reach historic low in 2022 – UN report
WHO report reveals gender inequalities at the root of global crisis in health and care work
Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes
Sitting is bad for your health and exercise doesn’t seem to offset the harmful effects
As the pandemic turns four, here’s what we need to do for a healthier future
Eliminating Malaria Requires New Solutions
WHO launches new manual to support delivery of psychological interventions