May 2020
COVID-19 Disrupts Global Vaccination Efforts, Endangering Millions of Children
COVID-19 has severely disrupted routine immunization services globally, putting at least 80 million children under one at risk of diseases like diphtheria, measles, and polio.…
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 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 Warns of Tobacco Use Risks Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The WHO highlights the severe health risks associated with tobacco use, particularly in the context of COVID-19, emphasizing that smokers face higher risks of severe…