July 2020
WHO Urges Caution on Heated Tobacco Products Amid US FDA Decision on IQOS
The WHO emphasizes the risks associated with heated tobacco products (HTPs) and reminds member states of their obligations under the WHO FCTC. The US FDA's…
WHO Calls for Action to Eliminate Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B
On World Hepatitis Day 2020, WHO emphasizes the need for increased efforts to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, which affects global health, including in…
WHO Director-General Commends Spain's Leadership in COVID-19 Response
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised Spain's leadership and public efforts in combating COVID-19, highlighting the importance of political action and community support in…
WHO and UNICEF Urge Immediate Action to Address Decline in Child Vaccinations Amid COVID-19
WHO and UNICEF have highlighted a concerning decline in vaccination rates for children, revealing that vaccine coverage has stagnated at 85% for nearly a decade,…
WHO Launches Independent Evaluation of Global COVID-19 Response
The WHO has initiated the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response to evaluate the global response to COVID-19, co-chaired by Helen Clark and Ellen…
WHO Experts Collaborate with China to Identify SARS-COV-2 Virus Origins
WHO experts are set to travel to China to collaborate on identifying the zoonotic source of the SARS-COV-2 virus. This international mission aims to enhance…
WHO Warns of Severe Disruptions in HIV Medicine Access Due to COVID-19
The WHO reports that 73 countries, including Iran, face severe disruptions in access to antiretroviral medicines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, risking a stall in…
WHO Ends Hydroxychloroquine and Lopinavir/Ritonavir Trials for COVID-19 Treatment
The WHO has discontinued the hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir treatment arms of the Solidarity Trial for COVID-19, based on interim results showing little to no impact…