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8 November 2023
Statement

UNRWA-WHO medical supply convoy reaches Al-Shifa hospital

8 November 2023
Departmental update

WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance pass the mid-point of the global 10-year strategy to eliminate yellow fever epidemics

8 November 2023
News release

Working under the sun causes 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer, say WHO and ILO

8 November 2023
Departmental update

Piloting the WHO global guidance framework for the responsible use of the life science in Uganda

8 November 2023
Departmental update

National stakeholder workshop for piloting the WHO global guidance framework for the responsible use of the life science in Uganda

7 November 2023
Departmental update

More than 800 delegates convene to discuss local production to support access to medicines and other health technologies

7 November 2023
News release

Tuberculosis response recovering from pandemic but accelerated efforts needed to meet new targets

7 November 2023
Departmental update

WHO publishes the second edition of the Classification of digital interventions, services and applications in health

7 November 2023
Departmental update

WHO launches guide on whole genome sequencing use as a tool for foodborne disease surveillance and response

6 November 2023
Departmental update

A leading flexible contributor, the Netherlands renews its multiannual allocation to WHO

3 November 2023
Statement

Women and newborns bearing the brunt of the conflict in Gaza, UN agencies warn

3 November 2023
Departmental update

Transitioning from BU-LABNET to Skin NTD LABNET

3 November 2023
News release

WHO urges investing in “One Health” actions for better health of the people and the planet

3 November 2023
Departmental update

Online survey: Ensuring quality healthcare by promoting dignity, equity and inclusion and reducing HIV-related stigma

2 November 2023
Departmental update

The Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE): working together to see onchocerciasis GONE

2 November 2023
Departmental update

Climate change and noncommunicable diseases: connections

2 November 2023
Departmental update

WHO and BMJ convene global experts to discuss potential guiding principles for developmentally appropriate mental health content for youth on digital platforms.

2 November 2023
Departmental update

WHO releases updated Target Regimen Profiles for tuberculosis treatment and new Target Product Profiles for tuberculosis treatment monitoring and optimization

31 October 2023
Departmental update

On World Cities Day 2023, WHO calls for increased financing for a sustainable, healthy urban future for all

31 October 2023
Departmental update

Landmark listing of first three countries as WHO-Listed regulatory Authorities

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20 November 2023
News release

WHO issues new guideline to tackle acute malnutrition in children under five

19 November 2023
Statement

WHO-led joint UN and Red Crescent mission evacuates 31 infants from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza

18 November 2023
Statement

WHO leads very high-risk joint humanitarian mission to Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza

17 November 2023
Departmental update

New WHO and Ministry of AYUSH, Republic of India agreement signed to advance traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine

17 November 2023
Departmental update

Second World Local Production Forum Recommendations

17 November 2023
Departmental update

World AMR Awareness Week: preventing antimicrobial resistance together

17 November 2023
News release

Global partners cheer progress towards eliminating cervical cancer and underline challenges

20 November 2023
Note for Media

FAO/WHO Joint Media Advisory: Codex Alimentarius Commission

16 November 2023
Joint News Release

Global measles threat continues to grow as another year passes with millions of children unvaccinated

15 November 2023
Departmental update

Launch of global indicator of outdoor workers in the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change

16 November 2023
Departmental update

Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO - October 2023

16 November 2023
Departmental update

New WHO campaign highlights tobacco industry tactics to influence public health policies

15 November 2023
Departmental update

WHO's WhatsApp Channel hits 5 million followers

14 November 2023
Departmental update

Inauguration of first Geographic Information System Centre for Health in a WHO Country Office

15 November 2023
Departmental update

Smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

15 November 2023
Departmental update

WHO Costing and Budgeting Tool for National Action Plans on Antimicrobial Resistance: Catalysing collaboration in the United Republic of Tanzania

15 November 2023
Departmental update

WHO Costing and Budgeting Tool for National Action Plans on Antimicrobial Resistance: Catalysing collaboration in South Sudan

14 November 2023
Departmental update

WHO launches new 5-year roadmap to prevent and treat TB in children and adolescents

15 November 2023
News release

WHO launches commission to foster social connection

14 November 2023
Departmental update

Quitting smoking cuts your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 30–40%

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20 November 2023
News release

WHO issues new guideline to tackle acute malnutrition in children under five

19 November 2023
Statement

WHO-led joint UN and Red Crescent mission evacuates 31 infants from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza

18 November 2023
Statement

WHO leads very high-risk joint humanitarian mission to Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza

17 November 2023
Departmental update

New WHO and Ministry of AYUSH, Republic of India agreement signed to advance traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine

17 November 2023
Departmental update

Second World Local Production Forum Recommendations

17 November 2023
Departmental update

World AMR Awareness Week: preventing antimicrobial resistance together

17 November 2023
News release

Global partners cheer progress towards eliminating cervical cancer and underline challenges

20 November 2023
Note for Media

FAO/WHO Joint Media Advisory: Codex Alimentarius Commission

16 November 2023
Joint News Release

Global measles threat continues to grow as another year passes with millions of children unvaccinated

15 November 2023
Departmental update

Launch of global indicator of outdoor workers in the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change

16 November 2023
Departmental update

Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO - October 2023

16 November 2023
Departmental update

New WHO campaign highlights tobacco industry tactics to influence public health policies

15 November 2023
Departmental update

WHO's WhatsApp Channel hits 5 million followers

14 November 2023
Departmental update

Inauguration of first Geographic Information System Centre for Health in a WHO Country Office

15 November 2023
Departmental update

Smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

15 November 2023
Departmental update

WHO Costing and Budgeting Tool for National Action Plans on Antimicrobial Resistance: Catalysing collaboration in the United Republic of Tanzania

15 November 2023
Departmental update

WHO Costing and Budgeting Tool for National Action Plans on Antimicrobial Resistance: Catalysing collaboration in South Sudan

14 November 2023
Departmental update

WHO launches new 5-year roadmap to prevent and treat TB in children and adolescents

15 November 2023
News release

WHO launches commission to foster social connection

14 November 2023
Departmental update

Quitting smoking cuts your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 30–40%

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