health News
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Water, hygiene woes at health facilities putting lives at risk: UN report
In a new report, released on Monday, the two agencies also warned…
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New checklist supports schools to reopen and prepare for COVID-19 resurgences
A new WHO Checklist to support schools re-opening and preparation for COVID-19…
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WHO, IFRC sign memorandum of understanding on emergency medical teams
The World Health Organization and the International Federation of Red Cross and…
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World must invest in strong health systems that protect everyone — now and into the future
“For Universal Health Coverage Day, let us commit to ending this crisis…
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COVID-19 vaccines: Donors urged to step up funding for needy countries
This week the United Kingdom began rollout of a vaccine developed by…
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Strategic partnerships for global health: Luxembourg and WHO convene strategic dialogue
On 4 December 2020, the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg…
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Fund COVAX to reduce COVID vaccination distribution inequity – UN chief
The COVAX international vaccine initiative requires $4.2 billion over the next two…
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WHO reveals leading causes of death and disability worldwide: 2000-2019
Noncommunicable diseases now make up 7 of the world’s top 10 causes…
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Medical Product Alert N°7/2020
Falsified HARVONI (Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir) identified in the WHO regions of the Americas and…
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Iceland joins forces with WHO to support an integrated approach to brain health
On 27 November 2020, His Excellency Mr Harald Aspelund, Ambassador of the…
