Countries begin negotiations on global agreement to protect world from future pandemic emergencies
New compendium showcases positive examples in refugee and migrant health
WHO promotes access to ear and hearing care in communities
WHO launches policy on preventing and addressing sexual misconduct
11th Edition of The International Pharmacopoeia is now published
Countries urged to safeguard the health of refugees and migrants
Visit of WHO Director-General to north-west Syria
Registration Open: Please apply to join the UN Multi-stakeholder Hearing on TB on 8-9 May
The Montreux Charter on Patient Safety galvanizes action to address avoidable harm in health care
Ukraine emergency- the largest response operation supported by WHO’s Standby Partners in 2022
WHO rolls out new holistic way to measure early childhood development
Governments hold first detailed discussions on proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)
Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2023-2024 northern hemisphere influenza season
SEARO Sub-regional Workshop on strengthening IHR activities and implementation at Ports of Entry
New collaboration targets better bone health and ageing
A woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth: UN agencies
New WHO guidelines on parenting aim to help prevent child maltreatment and enhance parent-child relationships
A new era in the fight against measles and rubella
OpenWHO named 2023 Learning Platform of the Year
Medical Product Alert N°2/2023: TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT USP 1%
Key leadership appointments made to drive WHO strategic direction and initiatives
A brief overview of the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats initiative (PRET)
WHO’s trans fat elimination validation program is now open for country applications
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 Completes its Second Round of Global SARS-CoV-2 Testing External Quality Assessment
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
Join the global effort to enhance access to medicines and other health technologies: the 2nd World Local Production Forum to be held in the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 2023
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.
Medical Product Alert N°3/2023: Falsified DEFITELIO (defibrotide sodium)
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
Just 2 days to go: Registration deadline for UN Multistakeholder Hearing on TB
World Health Organization guidance on integrating the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and sexual and reproductive health programmes
New WHO guide aims to boost the use of life-saving helmets for motorcycle riders