Update from the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly – 28 May 2021
WHO supports people quitting tobacco to reduce their risk of severe COVID-19
World Health Assembly approves extension of the Global Coordination Mechanism for Noncommunicable Diseases
Public notice and comment on new Global Validation Advisory Committee (GVAC) members
The President of the Republic of Costa Rica and the Director-General of the World Health Organization call once again on all WHO Member States to actively support the COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP)
A new landmark resolution on disability adopted at the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly
Global eye care targets endorsed by Member States at the 74th World Health Assembly
Update from the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly – 27 May 2021
COVAX Joint Statement: Call to action to equip COVAX to deliver 2 billion doses in 2021
New WHA Resolution to bring much needed boost to diabetes prevention and control efforts
World Health Assembly Resolution paves the way for better oral health care
World Health Assembly approves development of implementation roadmap for achieving SDG target on noncommunicable diseases
Developing global health sector strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections for 2022-2030
World Health Assembly adopts decision to recognize 30 January as World NTD Day
Kangaroo mother care started immediately after birth critical for saving lives, new research shows
COVID-19 subcommittee of the WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) reviews cases of mild myocarditis reported with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines
IOAC statement at the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly, 25 May 2021
World No Tobacco Day 2021 awards - the winners
WHO and Switzerland launch global BioHub for pathogen storage, sharing and analysis
Available for review: Nickel background document for the WHO Guidelines for drinking-water quality
WHO recommends life-saving interleukin-6 receptor blockers for COVID-19 and urges producers to join efforts to rapidly increase access
Active TB Drug Safety Monitoring and Management (aDSM) global database: Outcome of the assessment and future of data reporting
New study highlights unacceptably high global prevalence of syphilis among men who have sex with men
New data on the public health impact of chemicals: knowns and unknowns
WHO global conference on communicating science during health emergencies sparks enormous public interest
WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention
WHO pledges extensive commitments towards women’s empowerment and health
New recommendations for screening and treatment to prevent cervical cancer
WHO to develop Essential Diagnostics List
WHO welcomes discoveries in vertebrology for the treatment of low back pain
The first Newsletter of the Global Chemicals and Health Network
Billions of people will lack access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene in 2030 unless progress quadruples – warn WHO, UNICEF
New training resources to help young people support one another during emergencies
Joint COVAX Statement on the Equal Recognition of Vaccines
First Meeting of the Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccines, Therapeutics and Diagnostics for Developing Countries
WHO announces updates on the treatment of drug-susceptible tuberculosis
WHO launches List of Priority Medical Devices for management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
How chats on private parts and cervical cancer are helping to defeat the disease in Africa
Spearheading cancer awareness drive in Nigeria
WHO and Global Fund Sign Cooperation Agreement to Scale Up HIV, TB and Malaria Interventions and Strengthen Health Systems
