Trial results reveal that long-acting injectable cabotegravir as PrEP is highly effective in preventing HIV acquisition in women
The HIV Prevention Trials Network study (HPTN 084) on the safety and efficacy of the long-acting i…
Topic: Health
WHO-ICMRA joint statement on the need for improved global regulatory alignment on COVID-19 medicines and vaccines
The International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA) and the World Health Organi…
Neglected tropical diseases and One Health: gearing up against antimicrobial resistance to secure the safety of future generations
Although medicines used for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) continue to effective, antimicrobia…
WHO publishes series of profiles on climate change and health in island states
On 4 November 2020, WHO published a series of Health and Climate Change Country Profiles for Small…
Lymphatic filariasis: reporting continued progress towards elimination as a public health problem
The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) has delivered over 8.2 billion cumu…
Ensuring medicines work safely for everyone
For medicines to work safely, it’s vital to have strong systems in place to report any undesired si…
Launch of the NCD Investment Case for the Russian Federation: Prevention and control of non-communicable diseases as a catalyst of economic growth and social well-being in Russia
Scaling up efforts on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) can avert over…
Young people and digital health interventions: working together to design better
WHO and partners launch new guidance on designing digital health interventions with and for young p…
Beijing+25: where are we now, and where do we go next?
Special series aims to advance women’s health and gender equality. Progress on gender equality has b…
Nigeria resumes Yellow fever vaccination with safety measures necessary for the COVID-19 context
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Statement of the Twenty-Sixth Polio IHR Emergency Committee
The twenty-sixth meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (200…
World Sight Day 2020
In recognition of World Sight Day 2020, the UN Friends of Vision, the Permanent Missions of Antigua…
Strategic exchange with representatives from civil society and communities
The civil society virtual meeting held on 16 October 2020 provided an opportunity to share updates…
WHO appoints co-chairs of Independent Commission on sexual misconduct during the Ebola response in North Kivu and Ituri, the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The World Health Organization has appointed two distinguished leaders to co-chair an Independent Co…
Sixth Annual meeting of the “Friends of the Task Force” Working with Member States to deliver the NCD-related SDG targets during and beyond COVID-19
On 24 September 2020, the Friends of the Task Force met in the margins of the high-level segment of…
New electronic survey manual supports countries to combat micronutrient deficiencies
A new Micronutrient survey manual (2020) and toolkit, developed in collaboration by WHO, CDC, UNIC…
WHO Bulletin Call for Papers: Behavioural and Social Sciences for Better Health
As part of WHO’s efforts to scale up the use of behavioural and social sciences, the Bulletin will…
Neglected tropical diseases: tackling stigmatization, discrimination and mental health through a person-centred approach
WHO recently published its guide on the mental health of people with neglected tropical diseases. …
WHO publishes guidance on climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health care facilities
New WHO guidance for Climate Resilient and Environmentally Sustainable Health Care Facilities prov…
One stillbirth occurs every 16 seconds, according to first ever joint UN estimates
Almost 2 million babies are stillborn every year – or 1 every 16 seconds – according to the first …