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CEPI and WHO urge broader research strategy for countries to prepare for the next pandemic
1 August 2024 – Geneva — The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today…
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MeDevIS platform announced to boost access to medical technologies and devices
8 July 2024 | Geneva –- World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform called MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System), the first…
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World Sickle Cell Awareness Day: History, Theme, and Significance
19 June is observed as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. A United Nation’s recognised day to raise awareness of sickle cell…
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WHO Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalating Health Crisis in the West Bank
15 June 2024, Jerusalem/Cairo/Geneva — The World Health Organization (WHO) has voiced serious concern regarding the worsening health crisis in…
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WHO Report Highlights Urgent Need for Innovative Antibacterial Agents to Combat AMR
Geneva, June 14, 2024 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its latest report on antibacterial agents, revealing a…
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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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WHO Warns of Escalating Health Crisis in Ethiopia Amid Funding Shortfall
In a somber address to colleagues and partners, Dr. Tedros, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), conveyed grave concerns…
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New manual released to support diagnosis of mental, behavioural and neurodevelopmental disorders added in ICD-11
World Health Organization (WHO) has today published a new, comprehensive diagnostic manual for mental, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental disorders: “The clinical…
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Nepal restricts trans-fatty acids in food
The World Health Organization congratulates Nepal for restricting levels of industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the food supply through a…
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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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Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services
Ahead of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC),…
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WHO introduces the Health Technology Access Pool
The World Health Organization (WHO) announces the Health Technology Access Pool (HTAP) as the successor to the COVID-19 Technology Access…
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WHO officially recognizes noma as a neglected tropical disease
In a pivotal move towards addressing one of the world’s most underrecognized health challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) today…
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WHO celebrates the role of communities in driving progress towards ending AIDS
For World AIDS Day, marked on 1 December, the World Health Organization (WHO) is joining international partners to acknowledge the…
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Climate change is an urgent threat to pregnant women and children
Pregnant women, babies and children face extreme health risks from climate catastrophes that warrant urgent attention, according to a Call for…
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