Coronavirus
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14.9 million excess deaths associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021
New estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that the full…
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WHO launches first ever global report on Infection Prevention and Control
The COVID-19 pandemic and other recent large disease outbreaks have highlighted the…
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Walk the Talk is back in Place des Nations this year – here’s how we’re doing it safely
The Walk the Talk event returns on Sunday, 22 May 2022 to…
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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…
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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…
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WHO reveals shocking extent of exploitative formula milk marketing
Formula milk companies are paying social media platforms and influencers to gain…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
