WHO and UNICEF today issued new ten-step guidance to increase support for breastfeeding in health facilities that provide maternity and newb...
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WHO concerned about suspected chemical attacks in Syria
WHO is deeply alarmed by reports of the suspected use of toxic chemicals in Douma city, East Ghouta. According to reports from Health Clus...
Nearly one billion people in Africa to be protected against yellow fever by 2026
Nearly one billion people will be vaccinated against yellow fever in 27 high-risk African countries by 2026 with support from WHO, Gavi – th...
WHO at 70 - working for better health for everyone, everywhere
On 7 April, World Health Day, the World Health Organization marks its 70th anniversary. Over the past 7 decades, WHO has spearheaded efforts...
Promote health, keep the world safe, serve the vulnerable
A warm welcome to all meeting participants! I sincerely regret not being able to join you this week to take part in your discussions. Howe...
Seven years of Syria’s health tragedy
After seven years of conflict in Syria, WHO has renewed its call for the protection of health workers and for immediate access to besieged p...
Working together for the health and welfare of humankind
1. We, the Heads of the International Narcotics Control Board, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the World Health Organizatio...
Gender equality must be at the core of ‘Health for All”
On this International Women's Day, we imagine a world where every woman and girl has access to quality and affordable health care, a wor...
Statement for Rare Disease Day
The vision of the Sustainable Development Goals is a world in which no one is left behind, including people who suffer from rare diseases. J...
World leaders join new drive to beat noncommunicable diseases
WHO is announcing today a new high-level commission, comprised of heads of state and ministers, leaders in health and development and entrep...
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