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New WHO Civil Society Commission to strengthen civil society organizations’ role in accelerating progress in global health
The George Institute and the University of Colombo partner to strengthen health systems in Sri Lanka
WHO launches guide on healthy food at sports events
Launch of the WHO Online Repository of Evidence-Informed Decision-Making (EIDM) Tools
New DNA drug to fight blood clots
WHO launches a new global Initiative on digital health supported by the G20 Presidency
Global partners commit to advance evidence-based traditional, complementary and integrative medicine
Afghanistan’s health system suffers critical underfunding, calls for donor support
After four months of war, humanitarian leaders urge action to end the tragedy in Sudan
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee
Cardio health boost for nursing mums
WHO convenes first high-level global summit on traditional medicine to explore evidence base, opportunities to accelerate health for all
What’s new in the TB section of the 2023 WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines
The WHO has declared Eris a ‘variant of interest’. How is it different from other Omicron variants?
FAO champions implementation of 12 projects as The Pandemic Fund rolls out first round of financing
Landmark public health decisions by WHO on essential medicines for alcohol use disorders
What is POTS? And how is it related to long COVID?
New book on local experiences in dog-mediated rabies elimination in Asia
Routine health information systems – sensory functions toolkit
What actually is palliative care? And how is it different to end-of-life care?
Breastfeeding helps mother’s cardio health for three years or more
Technical Advisory Group on Arbovirus (TAG) meeting, Accra, Ghana
CIFAL Bangkok KIcks-off with Road Safety Educational Programme
When ‘breast is best’ for mothers
Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week
A drink each day or just on the weekends? Here’s why alcohol-free days are important
Governments hold fourth round of discussions on proposed amendments to International Health Regulations (2005)
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO – July 2023
Iraq eliminates trachoma as a public health problem
Seven out of 10 people protected by at least one tobacco control measure
Leadership Dialogue on Food Systems for People’s Nutrition and Health
Vaccines could avert half a million deaths associated with anti-microbial resistance a year
WHO launches “One life, one liver” campaign on World Hepatitis Day
New framework makes accountabilities clear for addressing sexual misconduct at WHO
WHO Director-General updates Member States on progress towards tackling sexual misconduct at quarterly briefing
No excuses on World Hepatitis Day, hepatitis can’t wait
WHO endorses landmark public health decisions on Essential Medicines for Multiple Sclerosis
Member States continue work on potential pandemic accord
WHO to host first global workshop on biodiversity, traditional knowledge, health and well-being
WHO issues rapid communication on use of targeted next-generation sequencing for diagnosis of drug-resistant tuberculosis
WHO urges countries to invest in drowning prevention to protect children
WHO releases new guidance to improve testing and diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections
Health workers have a critical role in supporting self-care
New WHO guidance on HIV viral suppression and scientific updates released at IAS 2023
WHO recommends optimizing HIV testing services
Why your brain health matters
Good news for weekend warriors: people who do much of their exercise on a couple of days still get heart benefits
Self-testing could reduce the global impact of syphilis: study