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WHO warns that HIV infection increases risk of severe and critical COVID-19
Statement on eighth meeting of International Health Regulations Emergency Committee regarding coronavirus disease pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic leads to major backsliding on childhood vaccinations, new WHO, UNICEF data shows
Message from Director SRH/HRP 15 July
WHO launches Guidelines for Recreational Water Quality as summer heats up
New SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid diagnostic tests online course
UN report: Pandemic year marked by spike in world hunger
WHO issues new recommendations on human genome editing for advancement of public health
Updated guidance regarding myocarditis and pericarditis reported with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines
New WHO recommendations issued to improve access to rapid molecular tests for detection of TB and drug-resistant TB
New data on public health impact of chemicals: knowns and unknowns
WHO recommends life-saving interleukin-6 receptor blockers for COVID-19 and urges producers to join efforts to rapidly increase
Supporting countries to better prepare and respond to zoonotic diseases: reflections from Tripartite
Active TB Drug Safety Monitoring and Management global database
WHO global conference on communicating science during health emergencies sparks enormous public interest
WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention
New recommendations for screening and treatment to prevent cervical cancer
WHO pledges extensive commitments towards women’s empowerment and health
Billions of people will lack access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene
New training resources to help young people support one another during emergencies
Joint COVAX Statement on Equal Recognition of Vaccines
First Meeting of Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccines, Therapeutics and Diagnostics for Developing Countries
WHO and Global Fund Sign Cooperation Agreement to Scale Up HIV, TB and Malaria Interventions and Strengthen Health Systems
WHO launches List of Priority Medical Devices for management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
Health Workforce in COVID-19 Action Series: Time to Protect. Invest. Together
From 30 million cases to zero: China is certified malaria-free by WHO
Future we expect: women’s health and gender equality
WHO issues first global report on AI in health and six guiding principles for its design and use
WHO releases first-ever global guidance for country validation of viral hepatitis B and C elimination
At Local Production Forum, WHO and partners highlight key steps to improve access to health technologies
Directors General of WHO, WIPO and WTO agree on intensified cooperation in support of access to medical technologies worldwide to tackle COVID-19 pandemic
WHO supporting South African consortium to establish first COVID mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub
WHO launches mobile application for Yoga
UN statement on renewal of humanitarian lifeline to millions of people in north
WHO releases new global lists of high-burden countries for TB, HIV-associated TB and drug-resistant TB
One in 100 deaths is by suicide
Caesarean section rates continue to rise, amid growing inequalities in access: WHO
Soaring e-waste affects health of millions of children, WHO warns
ACT Accelerator partnership welcomes commitment of 870 million vaccine doses and calls for more investment
G7 announces pledges of 870 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, of which at least half to be delivered by end of 2021
New HIV/AIDS political declaration seeks to end inequalities and get on track to end AIDS by 2030
26 International experts to kickstart One Health High Level Expert Panel
Approaches to sustained control of neglected tropical diseases need to evolve and adapt
Statement for healthcare professionals: How COVID-19 vaccines are regulated for safety and effectiveness
Countries reaffirm commitment to ending polio at launch of new eradication strategy
New WHO guidance seeks to put an end to human rights violations in mental health care
WHO publishes new guidance to accelerate in-country registration of WHO prequalified in vitro diagnostics
Record response to WHO’s call for antimicrobial resistance surveillance reports in 2020