Prof. Leonard Notaras AO appointed as WHO EMT Chair
The strategic founder of Australia’s National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre (NCCTRC), Professor Leonard Notaras AO, has been appointed Chair of the World Health Organization’s
The world is failing to address the dementia challenge
Only a quarter of countries worldwide have a national policy, strategy or plan for supporting people with dementia and their families, according to the WHO’s
COVID-19 pandemic lead to backsliding on childhood immunization
23 million children missed out on basic childhood immunization through routine health services in 2020, the highest number since 2009 and 3.7 million more than
From 30 million cases to zero: China is certified malaria-free by WHO
Following a 70-year effort, China has been awarded a malaria-free certification from WHO – a notable feat for a country that reported 30 million cases
Providing life-saving treatment for HIV outweighs COVID-19 risks
Disruption to HIV treatment as high as 75% has been reported in some countries—to prevent increased AIDS-related deaths, HIV services must continue during the COVID-19
Countries are urged to build a fairer, healthier world post COVID-19
COVID-19 has unfairly impacted some people more harshly than others, exacerbating existing inequities in health and welfare within and between countries. For World Health Day, WHO
Biodiversity, Climate, One Health and Nature-based Solutions
Leading experts engaged in the science-policy interface of public health, biodiversity, and climate change will collaborate in an innovative initiative led by the WHO and
COVID Response Fund appeals for continued support on anniversary
The fund has raised more than US$ 242 million from more than 661 000 individuals, corporations, and other organizations to support WHO and partners’ global
Mental health response during public emergencies in need of improvement
The importance of integrating mental health into preparedness and response plans for public health emergencies was emphasized by WHO Member States at the WHO Executive
FIFA and WHO join forces to tackle COVID-19 in #ACTogether movement
FIFA is teaming up with the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote the need for fair access to COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, and diagnostics, and to
French Government & World Health Organization strengthens partnership
High-level representatives from the French government and WHO gathered virtually for their annual strategic dialogue, which took stock of collaboration in 2020 and discussed key joint priorities for collaboration for
Healthy food in public facilities is key to preventing 8 million annual deaths
Public settings, such as schools, childcare centres, nursing homes, hospitals and correctional facilities and all other canteens of public institutions, can play a key role
