Global Health

Overview October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way …

Overview The World Sight Day (WSD) is an international day of awareness held every October (on the second Thursday) to focus attention on the global issue of eye health. World Sight Day …

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 …

Overview World Rabies Day 2022: One Health, Zero Deaths This year’s theme will focus on One Health, coupled with the reminder of the “Zero by 30” goal and the fact …

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 …

Overview Infectious disease outbreaks and epidemics are increasing in frequency, scale and impact. Health care facilities can amplify the transmission of emerging infectious diseases or multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) within their …

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 …

5 September 2022 | News release Paro, Bhutan | 5 September 2022  The Seventy-fifth Session of the Regional Committee for WHO South-East Asia commenced today with health leaders emphasizing on continued …

Newly established global estimate on hygiene reveals the risk of disease spread and infections to patients and health care providers 30 August 2022  Joint News Release Geneva, New York Half …