The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday declared the monkeypox outbreak as a public health emergency. The WHO Director-General recognizes the complexities and uncertainties associated with this public health event. …
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WHO’s 7 policy recommendations on building resilient health systems
Overview WHO has released a position paper on building health systems resilience towards UHC and health security during COVID-19 and beyond to reinforce the urgent need for renewed and heightened national and …
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Call for Experts-Technical Advisory Group on NCDs-related Research and Innovation
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking experts to serve as members of the Technical Advisory Group on Noncommunicable Disease-related Research (TAG-NCDR). This “Call for experts” provides information about the …
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WHO adds Janssen vaccine to list of safe and effective emergency tools against COVID-19
12 March 2021 News release Geneva The World Health Organization (WHO) listed the COVID-19 vaccine Ad26.COV2.S, developed by Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), for emergency use in all countries and for COVAX roll-out. The …
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Health authorities across the WHO South-East Asia Region must recognize and embrace their role in promoting gender equality
Health authorities across the WHO South-East Asia Region must recognize and embrace their role in promoting gender equality
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Countries are spending more on health, but people are still paying too much out of their own pockets
Spending on health is growing faster than the rest of the global economy, accounting for 10% of global gross domestic product (GDP). A new report on global health expenditure from the World …
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Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh appointed Regional Director WHO South-East Asia for second term
Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh has been appointed Regional Director for World Health Organization South-East Asia, for a second five-year term.
Global status report on road safety 2018: Every 24 Second someone dies on the road – Global status report on road safety 2018
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WHO launched a new community-driven platform KAP for NCDs
The World Health Organization launched a online portal The KAP for sharing information about NCDs, interaction and inspiration. The Knowledge Action Portal (KAP) is a community-driven platform which is an …
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World leaders commit to bold targets and urgent action to end TB
World leaders commit to bold targets and urgent action to end TB 26 September 2018 (News Release) World leaders meeting today at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly have committed …
