May 2020
WHO Launches Toolkit to Combat Tobacco Industry Exploitation of Youth
The World Health Organization launched a toolkit aimed at educating students aged 13-17 about tobacco industry tactics that target young people. This initiative is crucial…
Smithsonian Science Education Center and WHO Launch COVID-19 Guide for Youth
The Smithsonian Science Education Center, in collaboration with WHO and IAP, launched a COVID-19 guide for youth aged 8-17 to promote understanding and safety measures…
WHO and UNHCR Strengthen Health Services for Refugees Amid COVID-19
The WHO and UNHCR have signed a new agreement to enhance health services for forcibly displaced people, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This…
WHO and Costa Rica Launch Initiative for Global Access to COVID-19 Health Products
Costa Rica and Chile, alongside WHO, announced a technology platform aimed at improving global access to COVID-19 health products through solidarity and cooperation. This initiative…
WHO Warns COVID-19 Could Reverse Global Health Progress
The WHO reports that while global life expectancy has increased, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to reverse health progress, particularly in low-income countries. Dr. Tedros Adhanom…
WHO Denies False Claims of Communication with China Regarding COVID-19
The WHO has refuted claims made by Der Spiegel regarding a non-existent telephone conversation between WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros and Chinese President Xi Jinping on…
Global Herpes Infection Rates Highlight Urgent Need for Awareness and Vaccine Development
A new WHO report reveals that billions globally are affected by herpes, with significant implications for sexual and reproductive health. The findings highlight the urgent…