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December 1 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
World AIDS Day 2024: History, Theme and Significance
World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1 to spread awareness about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) caused…
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WHO and United Arab Emirates evacuate 85 patients from Gaza
30 July 2024, Jerusalem, Cairo, Geneva – Today, 85 sick and severely injured patients from Gaza were evacuated to Abu…
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United Nations Highlights Food Safety on World Food Safety Day: “Prepare for the Unexpected”
The United Nations marks the sixth World Food Safety Day today, with the theme “Prepare for the Unexpected,” emphasizing the…
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Qatar and WHO Conclude Workshop on Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2024–2030
In a collaborative effort towards advancing healthcare initiatives, Qatar and the World Health Organization (WHO) successfully concluded a two-day workshop…
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WHO Director Wraps Up Mission in Kabul, Afghanistan, Emphasizing Health Priorities
Dr. Hanan Balkhy, the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, concluded a significant three-day visit to Kabul, Afghanistan, marking…
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Iraq Declared Polio-Free in January 2024: WHO
In January 2024, Iraq accomplished a significant milestone by completing the polio transition process, becoming the inaugural country among the…
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Unprecedented number of Syrians in need of aid after 13 years of war
Thirteen years of conflict have left 16.7 million people requiring humanitarian aid and 15 million people - 65% of the…
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International Women’s Day 2024: invest in women to accelerate progress
A call to invest in women’s and girls’ health, well-being, and empowerment in all areas of life goes out today,…
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WHO and Dubai’s International Humanitarian City to send life-saving health supplies to Gaza Strip
Amid a worsening health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) logistics hub in Dubai, in partnership with Dubai’s International Humanitarian…
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WHO, KSrelief sign new agreement to support over one million people in Gaza
A US$ 10 million agreement signed today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and…
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WHO art competition for school students
On 31 May 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) will celebrate World No Tobacco Day.
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World Cancer Day 2024
Cancer is a major contributor to global mortality, causing about 1 in every 6 deaths and affecting nearly every household…
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WHO advocates for solidarity to paint a healthier and safer future
To mark the World Health Organization’s 75th anniversary, the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean hosted a networking and…
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Joint UN mission transfers critical patients from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, under intense fighting
On 22 November, in cooperation with the Palestine Red Crescent Society, WHO participated in another joint-UN mission to transfer 151…
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WHO staff member killed in Gaza
With heavy hearts, WHO announces the death of one of our staff in Gaza, in the occupied Palestinian territory. Dima…
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