Better use of vaccines could reduce antibiotic use by 2.5 billion doses annually, says WHO
Post Views: 431 A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) finds that vaccines against 24 pathogens could reduce
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Promising progress on eye health in African region, but challenges remain
Post Views: 309 Despite important progress towards integrating eye health into primary health care services in African countries, a dire
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WHO congratulates Brazil on elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem
Post Views: 338 The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Brazil for having eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health
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Liberia, Maldives ratify Minamata Convention on Mercury
Post Views: 360 The government of Liberia and Maldives on Tuesday 24 September 2024 ratified the Minamata Convention on Mercury
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World leaders commit to decisive action on antimicrobial resistance
Post Views: 341 Global leaders have approved a political declaration at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Meeting
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WHO, TikTok to collaborate on more science-based information on health and well-being
Post Views: 321 The World Health Organization (WHO) and TikTok, a platform for short-form mobile videos, on Thursday 26 September
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Kenya steps up surveillance, response measures to curb mpox
Post Views: 341 Kenyan health authorities have implemented a raft of preparedness and response measures to swiftly detect and halt
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WHO, MDBs kick off $1.5bn primary health financing platform with new funds and launch of first investment plans in 15 countries
Post Views: 322 Execution is starting under the new Health Impact Investment Platform on the first country health investment plans
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Govts progress on negotiations for a pandemic agreement to boost global preparedness for future emergencies
Post Views: 323 Government-led negotiations on the world’s first agreement to protect people from future pandemics made significant progress during
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WHO delivers 33.5 metric tonnes of medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Post Views: 323 In its largest air cargo shipment to the African region this year, World Health Organization (WHO)on Friday
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