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Call for pipe upgrades after Asbestos found in Christchurch drinking water
WHO announces updates on optimized broth microdilution plate methodology for drug susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium
WHO, Ghana and Norway agree to accelerate actions to save lives
Global roll-out of WHO online training on rights-based mental health services begins
Meeting of WHO Director-General’s Expert Group on Cervical Cancer Elimination, 19 April 2022
SAGE April 2022 meeting highlights
One-dose Human Papillomavirus vaccine offers solid protection against cervical cancer
Genuine intersectoral collaboration is needed to achieve better progress in vector control
WHO launches second edition of Essential Newborn Care Course for field testing
WHO records 100th attack on health care in Ukraine
Open to all, anytime, anywhere: Free online courses bring vaccine knowledge to global community
Global vaccination and CDC key to Australia’s pandemic preparedness
How our scientists are striving for healthier tomorrow
WHO urges accelerated action to protect human health and combat climate crisis
WHO announces updates on new TB antigen-based skin tests for diagnosis of TB infection
Creating Clear Guidelines for Treating Opioid Addiction and Preventing Overdoses
Soda tax reduces consumption among boys but not girls
Billions of people still breathe unhealthy air: new WHO data
Health and environment
Dr Sophie Scamps calls for parliamentary inquiry into health impacts of climate change
Additional Support for Global COVID Vaccine Access
Indian manufacturer new recipient of mRNA technology through mRNA technology transfer hub
WHO launches guidance on digitally documenting SARS-CoV-2 test results
WHO’s training for caregivers of children with autism goes online
Egypt and Nigeria medicines regulators achieve high maturity level
WHO releases 10-year strategy for genomic surveillance of pathogens
European Union funding boosts Covid vaccination in Africa
WHO urges quality care for women and newborns in critical first weeks after childbirth
Price of keeping kids warm at night
Netherlands and WHO: Partners for health and human rights around world
WHO establishes Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India
2022 Seasonal Influenza Vaccines
EU and WHO join forces to improve global health security and access to medical products and health technologies
First ever country level estimates of unintended pregnancy and abortion
New global guidelines to manage childhood TB
Learning from women’s experiences during childbirth to improve quality of care
Six million children trapped in Ukraine face grave danger as attacks on schools and hospitals soar
WHO releases clinical management guidelines for influenza
Preparedness gains through PIP PC
Expanding network: Togo gains National Influenza Centre
“First time” achievements in pandemic influenza preparedness in two regions with high humanitarian and public health vulnerabilities
Insights to inform influenza health worker vaccination programmes
Boosting infectious substance shipping capacities in Yemen
Enhancing laboratory biosafety in South East Asia
On World TB day WHO calls for increased investments into TB services and research
Several Covid vaccine specific recommendations updated
One Health is critical to addressing zoonotic public health threats and environmental issues
UN Environment Programme joins alliance to implement One Health approach