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Global measles threat continues to grow as another year passes with millions of children unvaccinated
Measles continues to pose a relentlessly increasing threat to children. In 2022, 37 countries experienced large or disruptive measles outbreaks compared with 22 countries in 2021. Of the countries experiencing outbreaks, 28 were in the WHO Region for Africa, six in the Eastern Mediterranean, two in the South-East Asia, and one in the European Region.
WHO Issues 13th Update on COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines, Emphasizing Changes for Non-Severe Cases
WHO has updated its guidelines for COVID-19 therapeutics, with revised recommendations for patients with non-severe COVID-19. This is the 13th update to these guidelines.
Gates Notes: 5 of the coolest innovations I saw in Senegal
Bill Gates, founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation documents his findings on his recent visit to Senegal in his Gates Notes
WHO honours former leaders for their contributions to public health
On the occasion of the celebration of its 75 years of existence this year, on the margins of the 73rd session of WHO Regional Committee for Africa, the Regional Office paid well-deserved tribute to the eminent personalities who have contributed, over the past seven decades, to the fulfilment of its noble goals.
WHO Launches Crucial Suicide Prevention Resources: Decriminalization & Responsible Media Reporting
The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced two essential resources aimed at enhancing suicide prevention initiatives: the updated "Preventing Suicide: A Resource for Media Professionals" and a policy brief addressing the health aspects of decriminalizing suicide and suicide attempts