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6 November 2022 News release Geneva, Switzerland and Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt (WHO) On the eve of the pivotal climate talks at COP27, WHO issues a grim reminder that the climate …

17 October 2022, News release, Geneva, Nairobi, Paris, Rome Today, a new One Health Joint Plan of Action was launched by the Quadripartite – the Food and Agriculture Organization of …

World failing in ‘our duty of care’ to protect mental health and well-being of health and care workers, finds report on impact of COVID-19 5 October 2022  Doha– A new …

4 October 2022  Departmental news Doha (WHO) Meet Florence 2.0, she can give you advice on a healthier lifestyle and mental health Florence, is a digital health worker, that can …

WHO has released updated consolidated guidelines and a new operational handbook on tests for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) infection today. The updated policy includes, for the first-time recommendations on a new class of Mycobacterium …

Overview The fourth report of the Global Evidence Review on Health and Migration (GEHM) series synthesizes available evidence on access to essential antibiotics in refugee and migrant populations. The report …

9 September 2022  News release Paro, Bhutan | 9 September 2022  The Seventy-fifth Session of the Regional Committee for WHO South-East Asia concluded here today with Member countries committing to …

8 September 2022  News release Paro, Bhutan | 8 September 2022 (WHO) To strengthen preparedness and response capacities for public health emergencies with multidimensional impact, a regional roadmap built on the …

7 September 2022 News release Paro, Bhutan | 7 September 2022  The Member countries of WHO South-East Asia Region today resolved to accelerate progress for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, …

6 September 2022 News release Paro, Bhutan | 6 September 2022  To promote mental health in the Region, Member countries of WHO South-East Asia Region today adopted the Paro Declaration …