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WHO transfers critical patients out of Nasser Medical Complex, fears for safety of remaining patients
WHO releases new guidance on monitoring the social determinants of health equity
Bangkok’s children exposed to toxic air seven out of ten days in 2023 
Date set for fluoridation of Gunnedah’s town water
Children’s lives threatened by rising malnutrition in the Gaza Strip
Member States consider proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations with discussions on equity to continue
NZ is bound by international mental health agreements – statistics for Māori show we’re failing to uphold them
Updated WHO guidance for controlling vector-borne diseases through indoor residual spraying
WHO releases guidelines and tools to enhance small water supplies
Can we be inoculated against climate misinformation? Yes – if we prebunk rather than debunk
Bushfires in Victoria: how to protect yourself if the air is smoky where you live
WHO announces forthcoming updates on tuberculosis preventive treatment
Epidemiologist seconded to the World Health Organization will bring with her valuable insights into best practices back to KI
China CDC becomes first WHO collaborating centre on injury prevention in China
Why ban ham from school canteens? And what are some healthier alternatives for kids’ lunches?
India gets “PRET” for future pandemics: a national consultation on developing the content framework for the National Pandemic Preparedness Plan for Respiratory Viruses
Vaccination, testing, clean air: COVID hasn’t gone away – here’s where Australia needs to do better
WHO Medically Important Antimicrobial List 2024
Digital payments to health workers boost retention, motivation, and impact
Burnet research driving WHO guidelines on preventing maternal deaths
We’re in a food price crisis. What is the government doing to ease the pressure?
WHO reports outline responses to cyber-attacks on health care and the rise of disinformation in public health emergencies
Announcement: WHO meeting report released on mental health content that supports young people
Virus ancestry could help predict next pandemic
The updated WHO Benchmarks for Strengthening Health Emergency Capacities expanded to include public health and social measures (PHSM)
Avian influenza and Lunar New Year festivities: vigilance and precautions
Psychological care delivered over the phone is an effective way to combat loneliness and depression, according to a major new study
Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services
WHO and MPP announce technology transfer license to enable greater patient access to multiple essential diagnostics
WHO introduces the Health Technology Access Pool
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: We cannot abandon the people of Gaza
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO – January 2024
WHO launches the Vision and eye screening implementation handbook (VESIH)
Measles is on the rise around the world – we can’t let vaccination rates falter
Pacific nations tax unhealthy foods to tackle NCD crisis
Guidelines on the Clinical Management of Sepsis
The Technical Advisory Group on the Responsible Use of the Life Sciences and Dual-Use Research meets for the first time
WHO and partners call for renewed global efforts to unite, act and eliminate neglected tropical diseases
Shortages impacting access to glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist products; increasing the potential for falsified versions
WHO awards countries for progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fats for first time
Joint Message by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization and Mr Yohei Sasakawa, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination
The emergence of JN.1 is an evolutionary ‘step change’ in the COVID pandemic. Why is this significant?
It’s 4 years since the first COVID case in Australia. Here’s how our pandemic experiences have changed over time
Mosquitoes can spread the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer. Here’s how you can protect yourself
WHO and partners bring fuel to Al-Shifa, as remaining hospitals in Gaza face growing threats
For the new vape laws to succeed, these 3 things need to happen – or users may look to the illicit market
Structural study points way to better malaria drugs
WHO Executive Board appoints Regional Directors for Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific regions