health News
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Top economists call for radical redirection of the economy to put Health for All at the centre in the run-up to G20
The COVID-19 Pandemic has brought into focus the stark reality of the…
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Soaring e-waste affects the health of millions of children, WHO warns
Effective and binding action is urgently required to protect the millions of…
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United Nations statement on the renewal of humanitarian lifeline to millions of people in north-west Syria
Signatories Mr Mark Lowcock, Emergency Relief Coordinator and Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs…
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COVID-19: European infection spike confirmed, vaccine advice for kids
In its weekly epidemiological update, the UN health agency noted that infections…
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Directors General of WHO, WIPO and the WTO agree on intensified cooperation in support of access to medical technologies worldwide to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
On June 15, 2021, we, the Directors General of WHO, WIPO and…
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From 30 million cases to zero: China is certified malaria-free by WHO
Following a 70-year effort, China has been awarded a malaria-free certification from…
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WHO updates guidelines on COVID-related organ inflammation in children
The updated recommendation from the UN health agency comes after it first described Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated With COVID-19, or MIS-C for…
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Global leaders call for cervical cancer elimination on Day of Action
New HPV vaccine prequalification aims to rectify gross inequities in access to…
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Partnerships for global health: Qatar and WHO convene first Strategic Dialogue
On 15 November 2021, the State of Qatar and WHO convened their…
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Health – A Political Choice: Solidarity, Science and Solutions
Ending the COVID-19 pandemic is among the world’s most pressing priorities. The…
