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28 January 2024
Statement

Joint Message for World Leprosy Day 2024

25 January 2024
Departmental update

WHO releases a web version of the second edition of its Global Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents (AA-HA!) guidance

24 January 2024
Statement

WHO and partners bring fuel to Al-Shifa, as remaining hospitals in Gaza face growing threats

23 January 2024
News release

WHO Executive Board appoints Regional Directors for Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific regions

22 January 2024
Departmental update

Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment released with International Classification of Health Intervention (‎ICHI)‎ codes

21 January 2024
Departmental update

Integration of Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) in the Institutionalization of Evidence-Informed Decision-making

19 January 2024
Departmental update

WHO announces the GDG for the development of the WHO MEC for Contraceptive Use (MEC) 6th Edition and the WHO SPRs for Contraceptive Use (SPR) 4th Edition

18 January 2024
Departmental update

Opinion: It's official, noma is a neglected tropical disease. Now what?

18 January 2024
News release

WHO releases AI ethics and governance guidance for large multi-modal models

17 January 2024
Departmental update

Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus

16 January 2024
News release

Tobacco use declines despite tobacco industry efforts to jeopardize progress

15 January 2024
Departmental update

Extended deadline for feedback on development of a WHO guideline on the health of trans and gender diverse people

15 January 2024
News release

WHO launches appeal for US$ 1.5 billion for key emergencies in 2024

12 January 2024
News release

WHO certifies Cabo Verde as malaria-free, marking a historic milestone in the fight against malaria

12 January 2024
Departmental update

Snakebite and climate change: a call for urgent action to future-proof a neglected tropical disease

11 January 2024
Departmental update

Building collaborations and science capacity in Africa – Afrique One

10 January 2024
Departmental update

INFOSAN Quarterly Summary, 2023 #3

10 January 2024
Departmental update

Leaders in the Western Pacific look to behavioural sciences to improve health outcomes

9 January 2024
Departmental update

Second WHO global technical consultation on public health and social measures during health emergencies, November 2023

27 December 2023
Statement

WHO teams deliver supplies to hospitals in Northern and Southern Gaza

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18 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO and International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) sign memorandum of understanding

20 February 2024
Statement

WHO transfers critical patients out of Nasser Medical Complex, fears for safety of remaining patients

19 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO releases new guidance on monitoring the social determinants of health equity

19 February 2024
Joint News Release

Children’s lives threatened by rising malnutrition in the Gaza Strip

19 February 2024
News release

Member States consider proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations with discussions on equity to continue

15 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO Launched the WHO Biomanufacturing Workforce Training Initiative to Strengthen Global Health Resilience

15 February 2024
Departmental update

Updated WHO guidance for controlling vector-borne diseases through indoor residual spraying

13 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO launches data visualization dashboard on antimicrobial resistance and use

13 February 2024
Departmental update

Strengthening the world’s defenses against epidemics and pandemics: Expanding GISRS

13 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO announces forthcoming updates on tuberculosis preventive treatment

12 February 2024
Departmental update

China CDC becomes first WHO collaborating centre on injury prevention in China

12 February 2024
Departmental update

India gets “PRET” for future pandemics: a national consultation on developing the content framework for the National Pandemic Preparedness Plan for Respiratory Viruses

8 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO publishes the WHO Medically Important Antimicrobials List for Human Medicine

9 February 2024
Departmental update

Digital payments to health workers boost retention, motivation, and impact

7 February 2024
Departmental update

European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopts a positive scientific opinion on arPraziquantel

15 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO releases guidelines and tools to enhance small water supplies

22 February 2024
Departmental update

New series highlights the importance of a positive postnatal experience for all women and newborns

6 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO reports outline responses to cyber-attacks on health care and the rise of disinformation in public health emergencies

6 February 2024
Statement

Putting survivors at the forefront of the global movement to end female genital mutilation

1 February 2024
Departmental update

Avian influenza and Lunar New Year festivities: vigilance and precautions

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18 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO and International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) sign memorandum of understanding

20 February 2024
Statement

WHO transfers critical patients out of Nasser Medical Complex, fears for safety of remaining patients

19 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO releases new guidance on monitoring the social determinants of health equity

19 February 2024
Joint News Release

Children’s lives threatened by rising malnutrition in the Gaza Strip

19 February 2024
News release

Member States consider proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations with discussions on equity to continue

15 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO Launched the WHO Biomanufacturing Workforce Training Initiative to Strengthen Global Health Resilience

15 February 2024
Departmental update

Updated WHO guidance for controlling vector-borne diseases through indoor residual spraying

13 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO launches data visualization dashboard on antimicrobial resistance and use

13 February 2024
Departmental update

Strengthening the world’s defenses against epidemics and pandemics: Expanding GISRS

13 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO announces forthcoming updates on tuberculosis preventive treatment

12 February 2024
Departmental update

China CDC becomes first WHO collaborating centre on injury prevention in China

12 February 2024
Departmental update

India gets “PRET” for future pandemics: a national consultation on developing the content framework for the National Pandemic Preparedness Plan for Respiratory Viruses

8 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO publishes the WHO Medically Important Antimicrobials List for Human Medicine

9 February 2024
Departmental update

Digital payments to health workers boost retention, motivation, and impact

7 February 2024
Departmental update

European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopts a positive scientific opinion on arPraziquantel

15 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO releases guidelines and tools to enhance small water supplies

22 February 2024
Departmental update

New series highlights the importance of a positive postnatal experience for all women and newborns

6 February 2024
Departmental update

WHO reports outline responses to cyber-attacks on health care and the rise of disinformation in public health emergencies

6 February 2024
Statement

Putting survivors at the forefront of the global movement to end female genital mutilation

1 February 2024
Departmental update

Avian influenza and Lunar New Year festivities: vigilance and precautions

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