Better snakebite data needed to save lives and limbs
UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for crisis-hit countries in collaboration with Africa CDC, Gavi and WHO
WHO urges rapid access to mpox diagnostic tests, invites manufacturers to emergency review
The Republic of Korea and WHO discuss joint priorities, challenges and trends around global health
WHO and International Paralympic Committee team up to highlight power of assistive technology at Paris 2024 Paralympics
Fourteen African countries, key partners unite to provide critical resources for health in WHO’s first-ever Investment Round
Global strategic preparedness and response plan launched by WHO to contain mpox outbreak
WHO introduces tool to scale-up country emergency capabilities and response
WHO issues rapid communication on key updates to the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis
First meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024
South Africa prepares for future respiratory pathogen pandemics
Humanitarian pauses vital for critical polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip
WHO offers new online course on building resilient health systems
WHO releases updated Target Product Profiles for tuberculosis diagnosis and detection of drug resistance
WHO Director-General declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern
Statement of the Thirty-ninth Meeting of the Polio IHR Emergency Committee
WHO invites mpox vaccine manufacturers to submit dossiers for emergency evaluation
Medical Product Alert N°3/2024: Falsified (contaminated) Oxymorphone Hydrochloride 40mg
Malaysia commits to reducing road traffic speeds in school zones
WHO releases guideline on public health control of human strongyloidiasis
Global call to action on lead poisoning prevention
US$ 1 billion in new and reaffirmed funding commitments announced for WHO’s ongoing Investment Round
Lifelong learning for a healthier world: the WHO Academy Strategy
Qatar-WHO partnership leaves legacy for safer, healthier mega-sporting events
WHO Youth Council releases bold call for a healthier world
WHO launches new Horizon X Programme for One Health emergency preparedness
Second round of polio vaccination in the Gaza Strip aims to vaccinate over half a million children
Better use of vaccines could reduce antibiotic use by 2.5 billion doses annually, says WHO
Medical Product Alert N°4/2024: Falsified USP/EP PROPYLENE GLYCOL
WHO and the Netherlands renew their partnership on climate change and health
Hybrid learning to scale up delivery of Basic Emergency Care training in Rwanda
WHO and UNICEF release guidance to improve access to mental health care for children and young people
Elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in India
Elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in Timor-Leste
Together for Nutrition: A call for multisectoral action on global malnutrition
Types of data requested to inform December 2024 COVID-19 vaccine antigen composition deliberations
The International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the World Health Organization step up cooperation on pandemic preparedness
Statement of the WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) on the safety of the mpox vaccines for use in high-risk groups
WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, boosting global access
WHO-trained journalist wins road safety prize at Ghana’s national journalism awards
