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World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day 2025: Unite. Act. Eliminate.

World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day 2025: Unite. Act. Eliminate.

World NTDs Day 2025 World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day, observed annually on January 30, is a pivotal…

January 29, 2025
WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw

WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw

NEW YORK, 20 January 2025 – The United States President Trump signs Executive Order withdrawing the United States…

January 21, 2025
Ten-Point Priority Actions of the Nepal Health Conclave 2024

Ten-Point Priority Actions of the Nepal Health Conclave 2024

Nepal Health Conclave 26-27 December, 2024, Kathmandu, Nepal  The “Nepal Health Conclave 2024: Coordinating Diaspora for Healthcare Strengthening“,…

December 27, 2024
© WHO/E.S. Alcabasa / Viet Nam

Viet Nam eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

In a significant health milestone, Viet Nam has successfully eliminated trachoma. This remarkable achievement was validated by the World Health…

October 21, 2024
Declaration of Helsinki – Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Participants

World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki – Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Participants

The 2024 revision of the Declaration of Helsinki was adopted by the World Medical Association (WMA) General Assembly…

October 21, 2024
WHO recommends groundbreaking malaria vaccine for children at risk

Egypt is certified malaria-free by WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a…

October 20, 2024
US$ 1 billion in new and reaffirmed funding commitments announced for WHO’s ongoing Investment Round

US$ 1 billion in new and reaffirmed funding commitments announced for WHO’s ongoing Investment Round

Berlin: In a powerful demonstration of high-level support, the World Health Organization (WHO) today received nearly US$ 700…

October 15, 2024
WHOSEARO

Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region commit to adolescent responsive health systems

The Member States of WHO South-East Asia Region today adopted a Ministerial Declaration on Adolescent-Responsive Health Systems committing…

October 10, 2024
WHOSEARO

WHO felicitates Member States for public health achievements

The World Health Organization today felicitated Bhutan for achieving interim targets for cervical cancer elimination; India for eliminating…

October 10, 2024
HPV vaccine

WHO adds an HPV vaccine for single-dose use

4 October 2024 : WHO announced that a fourth WHO-prequalified human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine product, Cecolin® has been confirmed…

October 6, 2024