The tobacco industry continues to sell death and destruction by using flavors, packaging and advertising. Is there any “safe” product or consumption method? How does tobacco use harm your body? Join us today in .
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The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep fissures in our global preparedness to health emergencies — from unequal access to vaccines to a lack of coordinated response. The to ensure we’re better equipped next time. In this video, we break down the WHO pandemic treaty, why it matters, and how it aims to prevent, detect, and respond to future pandemics. Discover how countries are coming together to build a safer future through international health law. Because no one is safe until everyone is safe.
On 14 June, the world celebrates , a global tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors who give others a second chance at life. Their generosity not only saves lives but also strengthens communities and embodies the spirit of solidarity. It’s a day to say thank you, but also to spotlight the ongoing, urgent need for safe, regular blood donations. This year, we honor hope, the kind you give with every drop of blood. Because millions of patients around the world rely on blood transfusions every year, hope flows through every donation.
Accurate death certificates and coding are essential for quality mortality data and effective public health strategies.
Every day, tobacco and nicotine industries use carefully engineered products and deceptive tactics to hook a new generation of users and keep existing ones. .
Every day, tobacco and nicotine industries use carefully engineered products and deceptive tactics to hook a new generation of users and keep existing ones. These products are highly addictive and designed to sustain use, trapping users in a cycle of dependence. Stricter regulations are needed to reduce the appeal of these products and protect current and future generations from their harmful effects. On (31 May), don’t let the tobacco and nicotine industries trick people with their playbook. Let’s stand together and make it crystal clear: No more tricks, no more traps.
Member States have approved the in a , marking a historic step toward its in the Assembly's plenary session.
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urges preparedness for potential DENV-3 outbreaks in the Americas, emphasizing early diagnosis, timely care, and preventing severe cases and deaths.
Over the last 50 years, essential vaccines have saved at least 154 million lives. That’s 6 lives a minute, every day, for five decades. Under the banner, ‘Immunization for All is Humanly Possible’, aims to ensure even more children, adolescents, adults – and their communities – are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines are proof that less disease, more life is possible when we put our minds to it. It’s time to show the world that immunization for all is humanly possible.
What does a mother need to know to ensure that she has a safe pregnancy and delivery? What are some warning signs to watch for? And what are a woman’s rights while going through a pregnancy and delivery? Join maternal health expert Dr Femi Oladapo in a new episode of WHO's podcast.
is a critical global issue, most of which are preventable with timely, skilled care. Although progress has been made, inequalities persist, particularly in fragile and humanitarian settings, requiring urgent action to ensure universal access to quality maternal health services as part of the .
is a critical global issue, most of which are preventable with timely, skilled care. Although progress has been made, inequalities persist, particularly in fragile and humanitarian settings, requiring urgent action to ensure universal access to quality maternal health services as part of the .
Close to 300,000 women lose their life due to pregnancy or childbirth each year, while over 2 million babies die in their first month of life and around 2 million more are stillborn. That’s roughly 1 preventable death every 7 seconds. kicks off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health. The campaign, "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures", urges governments and the health community to ramp up efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths and to prioritize women’s longer-term health and well-being.
Did you know that diseases are being eliminated by countries all over the world. In the last five years alone, 44 eliminations have been confirmed by the World Health Organization (). What does it take to eliminate a disease? What needs to happen before WHO can certify an elimination? Once eliminated, can these diseases come back? Dr. Jérôme Salomon explains in a new episode of the podcast.