Public Health

Statement of the WHO GACVS COVID-19 subcommittee on safety signals related to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

As of 17 March 2021, more than 120 million cases of COVID-19 infections, with more than 2 million…

March 20, 2021

Global Report on Ageism: Ageism is a global challenge

The Global report on ageism outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for different actors (e.g. government, UN…

March 19, 2021

World Oral Health Day 2021: Be Proud Of Your Mouth

Background World Oral Health Day is an initiative of FDI World Dental Federation aims to achieve optimal oral…

March 14, 2021

World Tuberculosis Day 2021: The Clock Is Ticking

Introduction World TB Day, falling on March 24th each year, is designed to build public awareness that tuberculosis today remains…

March 14, 2021

World Kidney Day 2021: Living Well with Kidney Disease

Background World Kidney Day (WKD) is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our…

March 9, 2021

World Glaucoma Week: ‘The world is bright, save your sight’

World Glaucoma Week is observed in March 7-13 each year. World Glaucoma Week is a global initiative of…

March 7, 2021

International Women’s Day 2021: #ChooseToChallenge

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.…

March 5, 2021

World Obesity Day: We need to act together, now!

The World Obesity Day is observed on March 4th. This day is dedicated to addressing the global obesity…

March 4, 2021

World Birth Defects Day: “Many Birth Defects, One Voice”

World Birth Defects Day (WBDD), observed on March 3 each year, unites people and organizations working in the…

March 2, 2021

1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050

KEY MESSAGES The number of people living with unaddressed hearing loss and ear diseases is unacceptable. Timely action…

March 2, 2021