UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs reclassifies cannabis to recognize its therapeutic uses
Global equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines estimated to generate economic benefits of at least US$ 153 billion in 2020–21, and US$ 466 billion by 2025, in 10 major economies, according to new report by the Eurasia Group
Investing in midwife-led interventions could save 4.3 million lives per year, new study finds
New toolkit aims to improve global birth defects surveillance
Profile: Dr Collins Tabu, Head of Immunization Programme, Ministry of Health, Kenya
Global Solidarity to End TB and HIV
World AIDS Day 2020 – WHO calls for global solidarity to maintain HIV services
WHO calls for reinvigorated action to fight malaria
Virtual cGMP Training Marathon
Countries, partners and civil society commit to strengthening public-private care provider engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic to enable access to affordable TB care at PPM Working Group Meeting
Iceland joins forces with WHO to support an integrated approach to brain health
Existing HIV and TB laboratory systems facilitating COVID-19 testing in Africa
Pre-exposure prophylaxis services in Thailand during COVID-19
Successful continuation of antiretroviral therapy delivery during COVID 19 – best practices from the South East Asia Region
Continuing PrEP services for adolescents in Brazil despite COVID-19 disruptions
WHO releases new guidance on integrating mental health in radiological and nuclear emergency response
Every move counts towards better health – says WHO
TDR and WHO launch a new digital health research toolkit for TB care
Countdown to 2030 launches expanded 2020 country profiles on early childhood development
The city of lights glows teal for cervical cancer elimination
14 days to World TB Day 2021
A look back at 2020. Moving forward with hope for a successful 2021!
ACT-Accelerator releases prioritised strategy and budget for 2021 to change the course of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic
WHO adds Janssen vaccine to list of safe and effective emergency tools against COVID-19
WHO and partners urge countries to fast-track implementation and scale-up of HIV self-testing and other innovative HIV testing approaches in Asia and the Pacific
WHO signs MoU with Women in Global Health on International Women’s Day
Grand Challenges grant for cuffless blood pressure monitor linked to action software
Medical Product Alert N°1/2021: Falsified Vitamin A
Fiji Launches National Guidelines for Climate Resilient and Environmentally Sustainable Health Care Facilities
New brief outlines devastating harms from tobacco use and exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke during pregnancy and throughout childhood - Report calls for protective policies
Ending preventable child deaths from pneumonia and diarrhoea by 2025
Strategic review of child health worldwide analyses past lessons to chart the way forward
Devastatingly pervasive: 1 in 3 women globally experience violence
GACVS COVID-19 Vaccine Safety subcommittee meeting to review reports on influenza-like illness in individuals vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccines
Eliminating rabies – United Against Rabies Forum publishes its first report
New global breast cancer initiative highlights renewed commitment to improve survival
WHO publishes materials that aim to provide high-quality care to people affected by lymphatic filariasis
New WHO/IAEA publication provides guidance on radiotherapy equipment to fight cancer
Resources Portal on Public Financial Management for Health
Rotavirus vaccines made available for use in humanitarian crises
