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…
COVID-19 Law Lab Initiative Launched to Support Global Pandemic Response
The COVID-19 Law Lab initiative has been launched to provide legal information and support for managing the pandemic across 190 countries, including Iran. It is…
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…
Over 150 Countries, Including Iran, Engage in Global COVID-19 Vaccine Access Initiative
More than 150 countries, including Iran, have expressed interest in joining the COVAX Facility to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. This initiative aims to…
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,…
UN Report Warns of Rising Hunger and Malnutrition, Threatening Zero Hunger Goal by 2030
A UN report highlights a significant rise in global hunger and malnutrition, estimating that nearly 690 million people were hungry in 2019, with the COVID-19…
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…
UN Honors Public Servants on COVID-19 Frontlines
On June 23, the WHO Director-General participated in a UN virtual panel to honor public servants working during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event highlighted the…
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…