Get your facts straight about the Pandemic AccordThe Pandemic Agreement is a landmark proposal developed over three years of intense negotiations by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body, composed of all WHO Member States. The adoption of the agreement is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to safeguard the world from a repeat ...
Tackling air pollution and climate change for global healthDr Maria Neira joins Transforming WHO to discuss the urgent need to address air pollution, a leading cause of premature death globally, and its intersection with climate change. She highlights successful strategies from major cities and calls for increased political ...
Sudan: Malaria vaccination in times of conflictIn the context of over 13 million persons who fled their homes in Sudan due to the conflict, the burden of Malaria and other diseases remains another important health priority to care for. Hopefully the malaria vaccination started in 2024 ...
Speaker Series N°10 – Translating Genomic Data into Public Health ActionsPathogen genomic surveillance is a powerful tool for detecting emerging threats, tracking disease transmission and pathogen evolution, and guiding public health responses. Unlocking the full potential of pathogen genomic surveillance requires effectively integrating insights derived from genomic data into public ...
Dark and Dangerous: Sexual harassment in digital spacesSeyi Akiwowo, author and leading voice on digital safety, talks about the growth of online sexual harassment in the workplace. Akiwowo, who is also a founder of a non-profit committed to ending online abuse, explains how the shift to remote ...
Mpox (monkeypox)Mpox (monkeypox) elombatd@who.int Tue, 20/08/2024 - 09:08 Read more about Mpox (monkeypox) Mpox (monkeypox) is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes ...
Long COVID BasicsLearn about the potential COVID-19 long-term effects, including fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, chest pain, headache, and other symptoms.
Living with Long COVIDPeople with post-COVID conditions and those who support them can find ways to help, ways to cope with stress, and additional resources and support groups.
Weekly bulletinWeekly bulletin elombatd@who.int Fri, 10/05/2024 - 19:18 Read more about Weekly bulletin The Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African Region. Each week, a brief description, followed ...
COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to KnowLearn about testing for COVID-19, including the types of tests, who should get tested, how to get tested, and print resources in English and Spanish.
DengueDengue elombatd@who.int Sat, 20/01/2024 - 18:12 Read more about Dengue Dengue fever is an arbovirus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes (both Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopiticus). It is a severe, flu-like illness that affects infants, young children and adults, ...
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