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WHO and IAPAC sign a memorandum of understanding focused on ending epidemics in cities
UN special programme for research on sexual and reproductive health celebrates 50 years
WHO launches new initiative to improve pandemic preparedness
Warning Power Struggle in Sudan Lighting Fuse That Could Detonate across Borders, Secretary-General Says Fighting Must Stop, Urges Parties to Respect Ceasefire
New insights into preventing malaria
WHO urges increased implementation of recommended tools to combat malaria
Regional Reflections – building consensus and highlighting regional priorities on activating meaningful engagement
In World Immunization Week, a call to protect the world’s children
Global partners announce a new effort – “The Big Catch-up” – to vaccinate millions of children and restore immunization progress lost during the pandemic
Landmark Malawi trial boosts iron levels in pregnant women
WHO applauds Brazil’s leadership in advancing multisectoral engagement towards ending TB
Governments hold second round of detailed discussions on proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO – April 2023
Accuracy of innovations in diverse settings: A multi-country study assessing a smartphone blood pressure application
The integrated dentist: The face of the new interdisciplinary practitioner
In Dialogue with Brazil, Experts of the Committee against Torture Praise Reduction in Provisional Prison Sentences, Raise Issues Concerning Prison Overcrowding and…
WHO releases the largest global collection of health inequality data
mRNA Technology Transfer Programme moves to the next phase of its development
Switching meat and milk for plant-based copies misses vital nutrients
WHO releases first-ever Standard on universal access to rapid TB diagnostics
Online tool found to be effective at assessing dementia risk
Global Compendium of Knowledge on COVID-19
WHO releases new guide on developing national programmes for age-friendly cities and communities
WHO releases three online products to support implementation of NTD programmes
WHO/UNICEF have started the Immunization Annual Data Collection Process
New shape-shifting antibiotics in the battle against superbugs
Key leadership appointments made to drive WHO strategic direction and initiatives
A brief overview of the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats initiative (PRET)
Report of the meeting of the WHO Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) held on 16-17 March 2023
WHO’s trans fat elimination validation program is now open for country applications
World Chagas Disease Day 2023 to focus on integrating universal care and surveillance at the primary care level
Highlighting a population’s health information needs during health emergencies through new infodemic management tools and frameworks
WHO, African Union Development Agency, and the International Labour Organization join forces to safeguard health workers in Africa
Finding common ground in a connected world: parliamentarians prioritize comprehensive sexuality education (CSE)
Advisory Committee on Safety of Medicinal Products (ACSoMP): Measures to minimize the risk of ocular adverse events with miltefosine
People Power – introducing WHO’s new “Intention to action” Series to enhance the meaningful engagement of people with lived experience
Improving access to novel COVID-19 treatments
Countries set out way forward for negotiations on global agreement to protect world from future pandemic emergencies
WHO announces Health for All Film Festival shortlist and jury
‘Dakar Declaration’ to strengthen data on road crash deaths in Africa
Widespread availability of contraception and abortion a public health success story
Resistance-fighting antimalarial drug candidate enters the clinic
Just 2 days to go: Registration deadline for UN Multistakeholder Hearing on TB
Teens who trust online information find it less stressful
New WHO guide aims to boost the use of life-saving helmets for motorcycle riders
Nurses call for policy action on World Health Day
1 in 6 people globally affected by infertility: WHO
WHO celebrates 75th anniversary and calls for health equity in face of unprecedented threats