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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
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
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
When it’s hot in the city, let green spaces do the sweating for you
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
No, stress won’t dry up your milk. How to keep breastfeeding your baby in an emergency
What is sepsis?
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
Study pinpoints the length of incidental activity linked to health benefits
Impact of the WHO Regulation and Prequalification work; assessment outlines successes and opportunities for future work
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
New analysis confirms world seeing an upsurge of cholera
Kids dressing up as older people is harmless fun, right? No, it’s ageist, whatever Bluey says
World leaders commit to redouble efforts towards universal health coverage by 2030
Zero alcohol doesn’t mean zero risk – how marketing and blurred lines can be drinking triggers
Covid variant BA.2.86 detected in Aotearoa New Zealand
WHO welcomes historic commitment by world leaders for greater collaboration, governance and investment to prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics
Google could play a big role in protecting the health of American children
Supporting tobacco-free future
UNHCR, WHO warn of deteriorating health conditions as 1,200 children die of suspected measles, malnutrition in Sudan
WHO pilots workshop to increase One Health collaboration for rabies control
First WHO report details devastating impact of hypertension and ways to stop it
Billions left behind on the path to Universal Health Coverage
Leaders spotlight the critical intersection between health and climate ahead of COP-28 first-ever Health Day
WHO takes its message on Health for All to second Walk the Talk New York