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The First International Forum on Implementing Care for Healthy Ageing
Webinar – The First International Forum on Implementing Care for Healthy Ageing 20 – 22 November 2023 10:00…
November 18, 2023
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2023 Set to Unite Global Stakeholders in Harare, Zimbabwe
The collaborative efforts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) are geared up to host the much-anticipated continental celebration of the World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) 2023 in Harare, Zimbabwe, in partnership with key African Union agencies.
November 17, 2023
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.
November 11, 2023
First WHO report details devastating impact of hypertension and ways to stop it
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure,…
September 30, 2023
Funding crisis threatens Africa’s fight against neglected tropical diseases
Gaborone – With chronic underfunding threatening Africa’s fight to control and eliminate neglected tropical diseases, health officials and donors…
September 21, 2023
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.
September 21, 2023
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
September 15, 2023