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View Timeline →The Forerunners: Modern Governance and Global Responsibility
The article reflects on the contemporary political landscape, drawing parallels between historical figures and modern leaders who manage global issues, including nuclear arsenals. It suggests…
WHO Launches Clinical Trial for Ebola Vaccines in DR Congo
The WHO has announced the start of a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo to test the safety and efficacy of multiple Ebola…
WHO Reports Complex Ebola Outbreak in Three African Countries, Including Nigeria
The World Health Organization has reported a more complex Ebola outbreak affecting three African countries, with Nigeria confirming its first patient. Health officials are investigating…
WHO Study Highlights Inequality in Impact of Noncommunicable Diseases
A World Health Organization study revealed that noncommunicable diseases are responsible for three-quarters of global deaths, with varying impacts on different population groups. This highlights…
WHO Extends Pasteur Institute of Iran's Status as Rabies Research Center
The World Health Organization has renewed the Pasteur Institute of Iran's status as a collaborating center for rabies research and reference for an additional four…
Inauguration of the Fourth Term of the National Health Management Training Center in Tabriz with the Presence of a WHO Representative
The National Health Management Training Center in Tabriz has launched its fourth term with the support of the World Health Organization, alongside a pilot program…
WHO Praises Zahra Mardani Azari Children's Center in Tabriz
The WHO representative visited the Zahra Mardani Azari Children's Center in Tabriz and praised its contributions to a health project. This recognition highlights the center's…
WHO Urges Global Action to Combat Lead Poisoning Risks
The World Health Organization has called on countries, including Iran, to enhance efforts in preventing lead exposure, which affects hundreds of millions of children globally.…
WHO Launches SCORE Technical Package to Enhance Global Health Data Systems
The WHO has launched the SCORE for Health Data Technical Package to enhance health data systems globally, particularly in response to COVID-19. This initiative involves…
WHO Designates Omicron Variant as Variant of Concern: Implications for Global Health
The WHO has designated the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) as a variant of concern due to its mutations that may affect transmissibility and severity of illness.…
WHO to Elect New Director-General at WHA75 in May 2022
The World Health Organization will appoint its next Director-General during the Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly in May 2022. This election is significant as it involves…
Health – A Political Choice: Solidarity, Science and Solutions
The WHO has released a new digital publication emphasizing the importance of solidarity, science, and solutions in addressing global health challenges, particularly in the context…
Journalism in a Pandemic: Enhancing Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccines
The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, in collaboration with WHO, UNESCO, and UNDP, is launching a free online course for journalists on COVID-19…
Journalism in a Pandemic: A Self-Directed Course for Journalists on COVID-19 Coverage
A self-directed course for journalists on covering COVID-19 has been launched, produced by WHO, UNESCO, and UNDP, with content created by the University of Texas-Austin.…
WHO Develops Survey Tool for COVID-19 Data Collection in Africa
The WHO has developed a survey tool to collect social and behavioural data to enhance COVID-19 responses in Africa, piloted in Nigeria and Zambia. This…
WHO Develops COVID-19 Social and Behavioural Data Tool for Africa
The WHO has developed a Social and Behavioural Insights COVID-19 Data Collection Tool for Africa to enhance the understanding of social and behavioural factors in…
WHO Warns of Fraudulent COVID-19 Compensation Lottery Scam
The WHO has issued a warning about a fraudulent lottery scam claiming to offer COVID-19 compensation, falsely associating itself with the IMF and the Gates…
WHO and IPC Collaborate to Promote Diversity and Equity in Health and Sports
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on promoting diversity and equity in health…
UN Report Reveals Alarming Rise in Global Hunger Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The UN report highlights a significant increase in global hunger in 2020, largely attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, with an estimated 811 million people undernourished.…
WHO and Switzerland Launch Global BioHub for Enhanced Pathogen Sharing and Analysis
The WHO and Switzerland have launched the first BioHub Facility to enhance global sharing of pathogens, which is crucial for rapid response to health crises.…