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World Malaria Day 2023

World Malaria Day 2023: ”Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement.”

Overview World Malaria Day, which takes place on 25 April each year, is an internationally recognized day, highlighting the global efforts…

April 17, 2023
World Chagas Diseases Day

World Chagas Disease Day 2023: Time to integrate Chagas disease into PHC

World Chagas Disease Day 14 April 2023 World Chagas Disease Day is celebrated on April 14 to raise awareness on this…

April 14, 2023
World Health Worker Week

Top Policy Recommendations to Invest in Health Workers

A critical lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic is that we must invest in strengthening the health workforce to…

April 5, 2023
Fifth Global Forum on Human Resources for Health

WHO convenes the Fifth Global Forum on Human Resources for Health  

3 April 2023 – WHO is organizing the Fifth Global Forum on Human Resources for Health from 3 to 5 April 2023…

April 3, 2023
World Health Day 2023: 75 years of improving public health

World Health Day 2023: 75 years of improving public health

Overview The World Health Organization will complete 75 years on April 7, 2023 – World Health Day. Countries…

April 1, 2023
WHO recommends groundbreaking malaria vaccine for children at risk

WHO certifies Azerbaijan and Tajikistan as malaria-free

A total of 42 countries or territories have reached the malaria-free milestone 29 March 2023  ­­­­–– The World…

March 29, 2023
National Population and Housing Census 2021: A Report on Maternal Mortality

National Population and Housing Census 2021: A Report on Maternal Mortality

Overview The Sustainable Development Goals include the target of reducing the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) to less…

March 27, 2023

Experts call for action on the commercial determinants of health and health equity

Research highlights the urgent need for a global response WHO 24 March 2023  The private sector has a…

March 25, 2023
World TB Day

WHO steps up the Director-General’s flagship initiative to combat tuberculosis

On the occasion on World TB Day (24 March), the World Health Organization (WHO) is announcing the expanded…

March 23, 2023
World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day: Accelerate action to achieve universal coverage for oral health

By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia On World Oral Health Day, WHO is…

March 20, 2023