WHO and Switzerland launch global BioHub for pathogen storage, sharing and analysis
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Swiss Confederation today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch…
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WHO and the International Organisation of the Francophonie (IOF) sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen access to health in Francophone countries
The World Health Organization and the International Organisation of the Francophonie (IOF) today signed a memorandum of…
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Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister of Sweden, appointed WHO Special Envoy for the ACT-Accelerator
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, has appointed Mr Carl Bildt as WHO Special Envoy for the Access to…
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Join siguimi.com →Joint Statement on prioritization of COVID-19 vaccination for seafarers and aircrew
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered devastating consequences for human life and the global economy.…
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Acute malnutrition threatens half of children under five in Yemen in 2021: UN
Nearly 2.3 million children under the age of five in Yemen are projected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2021,…
Read at source →FIFA and WHO #ACTogether to tackle COVID-19
Star footballers, competing team captains will promote equitable global access to vaccines, treatments and diagnostics…
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COVAX Announces new agreement, plans for first deliveries
COVAX announced the signing of an advance purchase agreement for up to 40 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine;…
Read at source →WHO, IFRC sign memorandum of understanding on emergency medical teams
The World Health Organization and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) today…
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OUT NOW: Special edition cover of "We Are Family" available for download in Support of WHO Foundation!
Re-recorded by Kim Sledge, part of the legendary multi-Gold and Platinum recording music group Sister Sledge, and…
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Election in 2003 of WHO Director-General
In January 2003, the 111th session of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization will nominate a candidate…
Read at source →A tribute to Dr LEE Jong-wook, Director-General of WHO
Dr LEE Jong-wook, Director-General of the World Health Organization, died this morning following a short illness. Dr…
Read at source →COVID-19 disrupting mental health services in most countries, WHO survey
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93% of countries worldwide while the…
Read at source →Global partnership to make available 120 million affordable, quality COVID-19 rapid tests for low- and middle-income countries
A full access package includes WHO policy guidance on the use of antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests, manufacturer…
Read at source →Managing the COVID-19 infodemic: Promoting healthy behaviours and mitigating the harm from misinformation and disinformation
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is the first pandemic in history in which technology and social media are being used…
Read at source →WHO’s three messages for UNGA75
As the world comes together at an unprecedented virtual session of the 75th UN General Assembly (UNGA), WHO has three…
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COVID-19 could reverse decades of progress toward eliminating preventable child deaths, agencies warn
With the number of under-five deaths at an all-time recorded low of 5.2 million in 2019, disruptions in child and…
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In WHO global pulse survey, 90% of countries report disruptions to essential health services since COVID-19 pandemic
WHO to roll out learning and monitoring tools to improve service provision during pandemic The World Health…
Read at source →172 countries and multiple candidate vaccines engaged in COVID-19 vaccine Global Access Facility
Nine CEPI-supported candidate vaccines are part of the COVAX initiative, with a further nine candidates under…
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Global polio eradication initiative applauds WHO African region for wild polio-free certification
Today, the Africa Regional Certification Commission certified the WHO African Region as wild polio-free after four…
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World Humanitarian Day 2020: A tribute to aid workers on the front lines
Amid a global pandemic, unprecedented needs and growing insecurity, aid workers and health-care responders are staying…
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Plane carrying WHO trauma and surgical supplies arrives in Beirut, Lebanon
A plane carrying 20 tonnes of WHO health supplies has landed in Beirut, Lebanon, to support the treatment of patients…
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COVID-19 Emergency Committee highlights need for response efforts over long term
The Emergency Committee on COVID-19, convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations…
Read at source →WHO statement on heated tobacco products and the US FDA decision regarding IQOS
WHO takes this opportunity to remind Member States that are Parties to the WHO Framework Convention of Tobacco Control…
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World Hepatitis Day: fast-tracking the elimination of hepatitis B among mothers and children
On World Hepatitis Day 2020, WHO is calling for united and stepped-up action to prevent mother-to-child transmission of…
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New COVID-19 Law Lab to provide vital legal information and support for the global COVID-19 response
Launching today, the COVID-19 Law Lab initiative gathers and shares legal documents from over 190 countries across the…
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WHO Director-General pays tribute to Spain’s sacrifices and leadership to confront COVID-19
World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today joined the leadership of Spain, paying…
Read at source →More than 150 countries engaged in COVID-19 vaccine global access facility
Seventy-five countries submit expressions of interest to COVAX Facility, joining up to 90 further countries which could…
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WHO and UNICEF warn of a decline in vaccinations during COVID-19
WHO and UNICEF call for immediate efforts to vaccinate all children as new data shows that, before the COVID-19…
Read at source →As more go hungry and malnutrition persists, achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns
Rome – More people are going hungry, an annual study by the United Nations has found. Tens of millions have joined the…
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Independent evaluation of global COVID-19 response announced
PWHO Director-General today announced the initiation of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response…
Read at source →UN Public Service Day
Honouring the public servants who have been working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether working in…
Read at source →WHO experts to travel to China
WHO experts will travel to China to work together with their Chinese counterparts to prepare scientific plans for…
Read at source →WHO: access to HIV medicines severely impacted by COVID-19 as AIDS response stalls
Seventy-three countries have warned that they are at risk of stock-outs of antiretroviral (ARV) medicines as a result…
Read at source →WHO discontinues hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir treatment arms for COVID-19
WHO today accepted the recommendation from the Solidarity Trial’s International Steering Committee to discontinue the…
Read at source →Listings of WHO’s response to COVID-19
WHO provides this timeline of the organization’s COVID-19 response activities for general information. WHO will update…
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ACT-Accelerator update
The tools developed will benefit the whole world, and by saving lives and reducing severe COVID-19 disease, contribute…
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