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8 October 2024
Departmental update

Elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in Timor-Leste

7 October 2024
Departmental update

Together for Nutrition: A call for multisectoral action on global malnutrition

7 October 2024
Statement

Types of data requested to inform December 2024 COVID-19 vaccine antigen composition deliberations

4 October 2024
News release

WHO adds an HPV vaccine for single-dose use

4 October 2024
Statement

Statement of the WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) on the safety of the mpox vaccines for use in high-risk groups

3 October 2024
News release

WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, boosting global access

3 October 2024
News release

WHO launches global strategic plan to fight rising dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviral diseases

3 October 2024
Departmental update

WHO-trained journalist wins road safety prize at Ghana’s national journalism awards

2 October 2024
Joint News Release

The International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the World Health Organization step up cooperation on pandemic preparedness

1 October 2024
Departmental update

WHO validates the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Pakistan

1 October 2024
News release

Brazil eliminates lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem

1 October 2024
Departmental update

WHO, National Medical Center of Republic of Korea strengthen collaboration on emergency response

1 October 2024
Departmental update

WHO calls for urgent transformation of care and support systems for older people

30 September 2024
Departmental update

New advisory group established for SPECS 2030 initiative

30 September 2024
Departmental update

WHO’s Hinari access to research programme drives increase in publications and trials

27 September 2024
News release

Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2025 southern hemisphere influenza season

26 September 2024
News release

WHO and TikTok to collaborate on more science-based information on health and well-being

26 September 2024
Joint News Release

World leaders commit to decisive action on antimicrobial resistance

26 September 2024
Departmental update

Long-acting injectable lenacapavir continues to show promising results for HIV prevention

25 September 2024
Feature story

Multimodal intervention to promote antimicrobial stewardship and reduce device-associated infections in intensive care units of hospitals in Paraguay, 2021-2023.

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21 October 2024
Departmental update

Global experts meet in Milan to unite the global evidence ecosystem for health decision-making

22 December 2020
Departmental update

WHO guideline on ensuring balanced national policies for access and safe use of controlled medicines

4 September 2024
Departmental update

Obituary: Dr Azodoga Sékétéli 1945–2024

21 October 2024
News release

WHO global network expands digital health certification for Hajj pilgrims

21 October 2024
Departmental update

Viet Nam eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

20 October 2024
News release

Egypt is certified malaria-free by WHO

17 October 2024
News release

WHO in Lebanon working to stop cholera spread amid conflict

18 October 2024
Departmental update

Introducing Sarah Cahill: Newly appointed Secretary of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission

17 October 2024
Departmental update

World Meningitis Day: a call to action against a global threat

17 October 2024
Departmental update

Signing ceremony for contribution agreements between WHO and France

10 October 2024
Departmental update

WHO’s 5th Virtual cGMP Training Marathon concludes, strengthening global vaccine manufacturing capacities

16 October 2024
News release

Parliamentarians unite in Berlin to sign global statement supporting the WHO Pandemic Agreement

16 October 2024
Departmental update

Yemen begins sharing seasonal influenza viruses with WHO Collaborating Centre in London

16 October 2024
Departmental update

Pioneering regional collaboration to enhance regulatory practices in the Americas

16 October 2024
Departmental update

Putting participatory surveillance into practice: new WHO publication released

16 October 2024
Departmental update

Improving the shipping of biological specimens to rapidly detect, diagnose and respond to disease outbreaks

16 October 2024
Departmental update

Dynamic and interactive simulation exercises conducted in the Americas to strengthen national vaccine deployment preparedness

16 October 2024
Departmental update

Shipping infectious substances safely: Nepal empowers health workforce

16 October 2024
Departmental update

Preparing for the next pandemic: a checklist for respiratory pathogen planning (including influenza and coronaviruses)

16 October 2024
Statement

Attacks on hospitals and health workers jeopardize provision of health in Lebanon

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21 October 2024
Departmental update

Global experts meet in Milan to unite the global evidence ecosystem for health decision-making

22 December 2020
Departmental update

WHO guideline on ensuring balanced national policies for access and safe use of controlled medicines

4 September 2024
Departmental update

Obituary: Dr Azodoga Sékétéli 1945–2024

21 October 2024
News release

WHO global network expands digital health certification for Hajj pilgrims

21 October 2024
Departmental update

Viet Nam eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

20 October 2024
News release

Egypt is certified malaria-free by WHO

17 October 2024
News release

WHO in Lebanon working to stop cholera spread amid conflict

18 October 2024
Departmental update

Introducing Sarah Cahill: Newly appointed Secretary of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission

17 October 2024
Departmental update

World Meningitis Day: a call to action against a global threat

17 October 2024
Departmental update

Signing ceremony for contribution agreements between WHO and France

10 October 2024
Departmental update

WHO’s 5th Virtual cGMP Training Marathon concludes, strengthening global vaccine manufacturing capacities

16 October 2024
News release

Parliamentarians unite in Berlin to sign global statement supporting the WHO Pandemic Agreement

16 October 2024
Departmental update

Yemen begins sharing seasonal influenza viruses with WHO Collaborating Centre in London

16 October 2024
Departmental update

Pioneering regional collaboration to enhance regulatory practices in the Americas

16 October 2024
Departmental update

Putting participatory surveillance into practice: new WHO publication released

16 October 2024
Departmental update

Improving the shipping of biological specimens to rapidly detect, diagnose and respond to disease outbreaks

16 October 2024
Departmental update

Dynamic and interactive simulation exercises conducted in the Americas to strengthen national vaccine deployment preparedness

16 October 2024
Departmental update

Shipping infectious substances safely: Nepal empowers health workforce

16 October 2024
Departmental update

Preparing for the next pandemic: a checklist for respiratory pathogen planning (including influenza and coronaviruses)

16 October 2024
Statement

Attacks on hospitals and health workers jeopardize provision of health in Lebanon

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