WHO urges accelerated action to protect human health and combat the climate crisis at a time of heightened conflict and fragility
On this World Health Day (April 7, 2022), WHO is issuing an urgent call for…
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WHO records 100th attack on health care in Ukraine
A grim milestone has been crossed today in the war in Ukraine – more…
WHO, Ghana and Norway agree to accelerate actions to save lives in first International Strategic Dialogue on Noncommunicable Diseases and the Sustainable Development Goals
WHO welcomes the establishment of a new Heads of State and Government Group to accelerate…
General Assembly adopts consensus resolution welcoming 2022 World Cup football championship hosted by Qatar as first to be held in Middle East
The U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution welcoming the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar football…
Over 1 million African children protected by first malaria vaccine
As World Malaria Day approaches, more than 1 million children in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi…
Walk the Talk is back in Place des Nations this year
The Walk the Talk event returns on Sunday, 22 May 2022 to Geneva, Switzerland on…
WHO recommends highly successful COVID-19 therapy and calls for wide geographical distribution and transparency from originator
Today, WHO made a strong recommendation for nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, sold under the name Paxlovid,…
UNICEF and WHO warn of perfect storm of conditions for measles outbreaks, affecting children
An increase in measles cases in January and February 2022 is a worrying sign…
WHO reveals shocking extent of exploitative formula milk marketing
Formula milk companies are paying social media platforms and influencers to gain direct access to…
partnering for a healthier future
Geneva, 25 February 2022 – On the occasion of the Human Rights Council, Minister of…