Update from the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly – 29 May 2021
World Health Assembly adopts new resolution on malaria
Statement by the Malaria Policy Advisory Group on the urgent need to address the high prevalence of pfhrp2/3 gene deletions in the Horn of Africa and beyond
Update from the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly – 28 May 2021
WHO supports people quitting tobacco to reduce their risk of severe COVID-19
World Health Assembly approves extension of the Global Coordination Mechanism for Noncommunicable Diseases
Public notice and comment on new Global Validation Advisory Committee (GVAC) members
The President of the Republic of Costa Rica and the Director-General of the World Health Organization call once again on all WHO Member States to actively support the COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP)
Global eye care targets endorsed by Member States at the 74th World Health Assembly
A new landmark resolution on disability adopted at the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly
Update from the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly – 27 May 2021
COVAX Joint Statement: Call to action to equip COVAX to deliver 2 billion doses in 2021
World Health Assembly Resolution paves the way for better oral health care
World Health Assembly approves development of implementation roadmap for achieving SDG target on noncommunicable diseases
New WHA Resolution to bring much needed boost to diabetes prevention and control efforts
Developing global health sector strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections for 2022-2030
World Health Assembly adopts decision to recognize 30 January as World NTD Day
Kangaroo mother care started immediately after birth critical for saving lives, new research shows
COVID-19 subcommittee of the WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) reviews cases of mild myocarditis reported with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines
IOAC statement at the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly, 25 May 2021
Together to #ENDviolence: Leaders' Statement. Six game-changing actions to End Violence Against Children
Healthcare workers urgently need upgraded working conditions, safety and health protection against COVID-19 in Ukraine
New report reveals stark inequalities in access to HIV prevention and treatment services for children—partners call for urgent action
Vaccine inequity undermining global economic recovery
Newly launched WHO GEHM series marks a milestone in starting a systematic evidence review in key topical issues on health and migration
International Paralympic Committee, World Health Organization sign memorandum of understanding to cooperate in the promotion of diversity and equity in health and sports
Governments commit to accelerate action to improve access to eye care services
Global minimum estimates of children affected by COVID-19-associated orphanhood and deaths of caregivers: a modelling study
Virtual cGMP Training Marathon
WFP and WHO launch innovative project on Emergency Health Facilities
WHO Position Statement on Innovative Clinical Trial Designs for Development of New TB Treatments
Persons with disabilities tell their stories
Investing in new TB vaccines: It’s time to end the century-long wait!
Germany reinforces its commitment to support WHO’s work
Updated WHO SAGE Roadmap for prioritizing uses of COVID-19 vaccines in the context of limited supply
WHO encourages manufacturers to develop quality assured formulations of the game-changing drug rifapentine
WHO publishes new Consolidated HIV guidelines for prevention, treatment, service delivery & monitoring
Manual for investigating suspected outbreaks of illnesses of possible chemical etiology: guidance for investigation and control
Statement on the eighth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
New findings from the ODYSSEY trial confirm superiority of dolutegravir-based ART in young children
