April 2020
WHO Reports Dramatic Increase in Cyber Attacks Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The WHO has reported a fivefold increase in cyber attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic began, affecting its staff and the general public. This surge in…
WHO Warns of Risks to Immunization Coverage Amid COVID-19 Shutdowns
The WHO warns that the shutdown of immunization services during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to a resurgence of preventable diseases. This issue is particularly…
WHO Guidelines to Detect Iron Deficiency and Enhance Child Brain Development
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines to help detect iron deficiency early during pregnancy and in young children, which is crucial for…
WHO and ITU Collaborate to Enhance COVID-19 Health Messaging Through Texts
The WHO and ITU, supported by UNICEF, are launching an initiative to send vital health messages via text to billions of people lacking internet access,…
WHO and WTO Call for Global Cooperation to Ensure Access to COVID-19 Health Technologies
The WHO and WTO have issued a joint statement emphasizing the need for global cooperation to address the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on health and trade.…
Joint Leaders' Statement: Addressing the Hidden Crisis of Violence Against Children During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated violence against children globally, prompting leaders of various organizations to call for urgent action to protect vulnerable children from increased…
WHO Urges Immediate Investment in Global Nursing Workforce
The WHO has released a report highlighting significant gaps in the global nursing workforce and calling for urgent investment in nursing education and leadership. This…
WHO and Global Citizen Launch 'One World: Together At Home' to Support Healthcare Workers During COVID-19
The WHO and Global Citizen announced a global broadcast event titled 'One World: Together At Home' to support healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
#BeActive for the UN International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
FIFA, the UN, and WHO have launched the #BeActive campaign on the UN International Day of Sport for Development and Peace to promote physical activity…
IPA, WHO, and UNICEF Launch 'Read the World' Initiative to Support Isolated Children
The International Publishers Association (IPA), WHO, and UNICEF launched the 'Read the World' initiative on International Children’s Book Day to support children in isolation during…