COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership – key achievements (Data as at February 2022) World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-02-21 | The COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership’s collective efforts to increase vaccination rates in the countries facing the greatest challenges are paying off. Here are some of the key achievements. COVID-19 vaccine delivery wouldn’t be possible without the funding from donors and the commitment of governments and frontline workers - who make it all happen.More information: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/covid-19-vaccines/covid-19-vaccine-delivery-partnership
WHOs response to inaccurate article on COVID-19 origins World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-02-15 | WHO has not abandoned studying the origins of SARS-CoV-2 and is dedicated to ensuring that accurate information is available.
LIVE from Syria: Media briefing on the earthquake response World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-02-12 | ...
WHOs Science in 5 #shorts: Disability and health inequity - 10 February 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-02-10 | Watch the full episode here:youtu.be/U7DbNWP_4NIScience in 5 series - Episode #92 / WHO 's latest report highlights that one in six people in the world have significant disability and experience inequity. What are these inequities and how can we address them ? WHO’s Darryl Barrett explains in Science in 5 WHO report : https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240063600 Closed Captioning is available for Science in 5 in several languages on YouTube.Links to subtitled/dubbed versions:Spanish: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7ktt7QccOeLSyI1agc6yRHjjFrench: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiIQJ9sPqPFxQyKvHIVxI-mbiTsAI6SixPortuguese: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7kux2qXeA0jHCNyK4GVorTJMThai: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9S6xGsoqIBXRQzSDOfFb13iPrbL8fgy1Nepali: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnNmC0c5yAjlyYO-AsKynshDMaithili: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnOzLMPfIg4evuGnNUifuaXXBahasa: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLekyghuTrqcaanPy2F-LiW368Emsg1A2JJapanese: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgEqwWIGjsAZo9LPFBqDVwk-PjY1dJ9_O
WHOs Science in 5: Disability and health inequity - 10 February 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-02-10 | Science in 5 series - Episode #92 / WHO 's latest report highlights that one in six people in the world have significant disability and experience inequity. What are these inequities and how can we address them ? WHO’s Darryl Barrett explains in Science in 5.WHO report : https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240063600 Closed Captioning is available for Science in 5 in several languages on YouTube.Links to subtitled/dubbed versions:Spanish: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7ktt7QccOeLSyI1agc6yRHjjFrench: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiIQJ9sPqPFxQyKvHIVxI-mbiTsAI6SixPortuguese: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7kux2qXeA0jHCNyK4GVorTJMThai: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9S6xGsoqIBXRQzSDOfFb13iPrbL8fgy1Nepali: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnNmC0c5yAjlyYO-AsKynshDMaithili: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnOzLMPfIg4evuGnNUifuaXXBahasa: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLekyghuTrqcaanPy2F-LiW368Emsg1A2JJapanese: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgEqwWIGjsAZo9LPFBqDVwk-PjY1dJ9_O
Stand together against cancer - World Cancer Day 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-02-04 | This #WorldCancerDay, WHO urges all governments to act now to detect breast cancer earlier, diagnose it faster, treat it better and give everyone with #breastcancer the hope of a cancer-free future.On the occasion of World Cancer Day 2023, we stand together against a devastating disease that affects all of us. At WHO we are committed to closing the cancer care gap—particularly in women’s and children’s cancers. Our new Global Breast Cancer Initiative Framework is launched. It's a roadmap for generational investment, focusing on health promotion for early detection, timely diagnosis and comprehensive management – all founded on universal health coverage. Implementing these strategies could save 2.5 million lives from breast cancer by 2040.WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros
WHO 75th anniversary - together, lets look forward with hope World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-31 | The WHO 75th anniversary belongs to all of you, not just WHO Member States and staff but all people, everywhere. Together let's tell the story of health, and together let's increase momentum toward Health For All. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros at the 152nd WHO Executive BoardJoin us: bit.ly/3Wxf8Fd#WHO75 #healthforall #EB152
Five WHO Priorities for the coming five years World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-31 | During the opening of WHO's 152nd WHO Executive Board, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros highlighted key achievements in 2022 against each of the “five Ps”:Promoting healthProviding healthProtecting healthPowering for healthPerforming for healthlearn more: https://t.co/Xkg4scwWqr
Invest in neglected tropical diseases World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-30 | The “Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2023” highlights progress and challenges in delivering NTD care worldwide, against a backdrop of COVID-19-related disruption to NTD programmes globally.The report can be accessed at: https://www.who.int/teams/control-of-neglected-tropical-diseases/global-report-on-neglected-tropical-disease-2023
Act now, Act together, Invest in neglected tropical diseases World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-30 | WHO Director-General Dr Tedros message for World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2023.WHO is calling on everybody, including leaders and communities to Act now, Act together, Invest in neglected tropical diseases and make bold, sustainable investments to free the world’s most vulnerable communities, from a vicious cycle of disease and poverty.More information on WHOs 2023 NTD campaign is available at https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-ntd-day/2023
WHOs Science in 5: Everything you need to know about Trans fat World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-28 | WHO is urging action by Governments and the food industry to remove industrial trans fat from our food chain. Which foods contain trans fat? How do they harm us? WHO’s Dr Francesco Branca explains in Science in 5 Please note that this is a repost of the original video with a correction in it: At the 2 min 45-second mark, it is "And so we calculate that with the current level of consumption of trans fat, something in between 300,000 and 500,000 people every year die as a result of the consumption of this toxic compound."WHO report on industrial Trans fat:https://www.who.int/news/item/23-01-2023-five-billion-people-unprotected-from-trans-fat-leading-to-heart-diseaseClosed Captioning is available for Science in 5 in several languages on YouTube.Links to subtitled/dubbed versions:Spanish: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7ktt7QccOeLSyI1agc6yRHjjPortuguese: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7kux2qXeA0jHCNyK4GVorTJMThai: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9S6xGsoqIBXRQzSDOfFb13iPrbL8fgy1Nepali: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnNmC0c5yAjlyYO-AsKynshDMaithili: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnOzLMPfIg4evuGnNUifuaXXBahasa: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLekyghuTrqcaanPy2F-LiW368Emsg1A2JJapanese: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgEqwWIGjsAZo9LPFBqDVwk-PjY1dJ9_O
WHO urges action to protect children from contaminated medicines. World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-25 | Over the past four months, several countries have reported incidents of contaminated cough syrups for children that are associated with over 300 deaths. WHO urges action to protect children from contaminated medicines.Learn more: http://bit.ly/3WykuA2Watch the entire press conference of 24 January 2023 here:youtu.be/3q_zP6iEP9E
COVID-19 - make sure your vaccination is up to date World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-23 | #COVID19 vaccines save lives. Make sure your vaccination is up to date. Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO's COVID-19 Technical Lead and Dr Mike Ryan, WHO Executive Director for Health Emergencies explain why.Watch the entire broadcast of 10 January 2022 here:youtu.be/f8sM0EULyMoMore information:https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
LIVE: Countdown to 2023: WHO Report on Global Trans Fat Elimination 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-23 | ...
WHO appeals for US$ 2.5 billion to support people in complex emergencies World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-23 | Intersecting forces such as climate change, conflict and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have left a record 339 million people in need of support. WHO has calculated it will need US$ 2.5 billion in 2023 to respond to over 50 health emergencies worldwide. Learn how WHO works in emergencies, and plans to support those in need, wherever they are.learn more:https://www.who.int/emergencies/funding/outbreak-and-crisis-response-appeal/2023
WHOs Science in 5: Everything you need to know about Trans fat #shorts World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-23 | watch the full episode here:youtu.be/YV3ZNLix7zk
Should COVID-19 vaccination be mandatory? World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-22 | “Vaccination is about protecting yourself, but it’s also an inherently altruistic act — you’re vaccinating yourself in order to be part of an immune group that will then protect those who can’t be vaccinated”-Dr Mike Ryanwatch the entire live broadcast of 10 January 2023 here:youtu.be/f8sM0EULyMo
The World Health Organization at 75 World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-20 | 7 April 2023 will mark the 75th anniversary of WHO. In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and wellbeing. WHO’s 75th anniversary is a moment to unite the world in tackling the health, development and climate challenges of the future. This yearlong campaign will celebrate the public health successes we have achieved together. WHO calls on you to join us in this journey of Health For All with science, solutions and solidarity.More information: https://www.who.int/campaigns/75-years-of-improving-public-health
To mask or not to mask World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-19 | To mask or not to mask - Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO's Technical Lead for COVID-19 and Dr Mike Ryan, WHO's Executive Director for Health Emergencies explain.Watch the entire live broadcast of 10 January 2023 here:youtube.com/live/f8sM0EULyMo
LIVE now: Q&A about COVID-19 and other vaccines with Dr Kate OBrien World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-18 | ...
COVID-19 - access and reduce your risk of infection World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-16 | COVID-19 transmission is on the rise in your community again? Here is how you can assess and reduce your risk of infection ⬇️Get vaccinatedWear a maskAvoid crowdsOpen windowsClean your handswatch the entire live event of 10 January 2023 here:youtu.be/f8sM0EULyMo
Health for all: 75 years of improving public health World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-13 | On 7 April 2023, the World Health Organization will observe its 75th birthday.WHO’s 75th anniversary year is an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades. It is also an opportunity to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today and tomorrow. #HealthForAll #WHO75More information: https://www.who.int/campaigns/75-years-of-improving-public-health
WHO’s Science in 5 : Influenza #shorts World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-13 | watch the full episode here:youtu.be/IaNHt5kX864
WHO’s Science in 5 : Influenza World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-13 | How does the vaccine combat the Influenza virus? How does WHO track influenza across the world to decide the composition of the vaccine? Dr Sylvie Briand also explains why we are seeing a spike in respiratory diseases in Science in 5Closed Captioning is available for Science in 5 in several languages on YouTube.For more information on antimicrobial resistance: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-antimicrobial-awareness-week Links to subtitled/dubbed versions:Spanish: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7ktt7QccOeLSyI1agc6yRHjjPortuguese: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7kux2qXeA0jHCNyK4GVorTJMThai: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9S6xGsoqIBXRQzSDOfFb13iPrbL8fgy1Nepali: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnNmC0c5yAjlyYO-AsKynshDMaithili: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnOzLMPfIg4evuGnNUifuaXXBahasa: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLekyghuTrqcaanPy2F-LiW368Emsg1A2JJapanese: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgEqwWIGjsAZo9LPFBqDVwk-PjY1dJ9_O
COVID-19 - Know your risk to lower your risk. World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-11 | Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO's Technical Lead for COVID-19 breaks it down as to what you can do to protect against COVID-19 and live your life as safely as possible. Know your risk to lower your risk.Learn more: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Uganda declares end of Ebola disease outbreak World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-11 | "Congratulations to #Uganda's government, health workers & communities for your dedication to end the Ebola outbreak in less than four months. We thank donors and partners for swiftly mobilizing resources, & vaccine developers for making candidate vaccines available in record time."WHO Director-General Dr TedrosLearn more: https://www.afro.who.int/countries/uganda/news/uganda-declares-end-ebola-disease-outbreak
Media briefing on COVID-19 and other global health issues World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-11 | ...
LIVE: Q&A on COVID-19 with Dr Mike Ryan and Dr Maria Van Kerkhove. #AskWHO your questions! World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-10 | ...
COVID-19 - what you need to know now World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-07 | 06 January 2023 - The virus that causes COVID-19 is circulating intensely around the world. In this update from Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO's Technical Lead for COVID-19, tells you what you need to know to protect yourself and live your life. Get vaccinated and boosted, wear a mask, ventilate, distance, clean hands. Advice, data, research can be found here: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Ending the COVID-19 public health emergency World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-06 | "COVID-19 will no doubt still be a major topic of discussion, but I believe and hope that with the right efforts this will be the year the public health emergency officially ends. The last years have been tough on our collective health but I remain confident and steadfast in the belief that only by working together can we: harness and share science, deliver solutions that save lives, and build solidarity to counter the health challenges we face."WHO Director-General Dr TedrosWatch the entire press conference of 04 January 2023 here:youtu.be/QEE_EOCg83g
Wearing a mask saves lives World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-06 | Dr Abdi Rahman Mahamud, Director (a.i) Alert & Response Coordination Dept at WHO on the importance of wearing masks.Learn more about COVID-19 here:https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros update on Omicron subvariant, XBB.1.5 World Health Organization (WHO) 2023-01-06 | Omicron subvariant, XBB.1.5, is on the increase and has now been identified in more than 25 countries. @WHO is following closely and assessing the risk of this subvariant and will report accordingly. #covid19 More information: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019Watch the entire press conference of 04 January 2023 here:youtu.be/QEE_EOCg83g
Rise up together and choose health for all World Health Organization (WHO) 2022-12-31 | Sometimes the challenges of our world can feel overwhelming, but together we can choose to not to be overwhelmed. The World Health Organization works every day to serve the vulnerable and to build a healthier, safer, fairer world for all people. With universal health coverage, we choose hope for a better future. Let's rise up to achieve health for all, together.Learn more:https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/health-highlights-2022
WHOs Science in 5 : Spike in respiratory diseases in children World Health Organization (WHO) 2022-12-23 | Why are we seeing a spike in respiratory diseases in children. What are the symptoms and red flags for parents? How can we protect our children and grown ups from these infections? WHO’s Dr Wilson Were explains in Science in 5.Closed Captioning is available for Science in 5 in several languages on YouTube.For more information on antimicrobial resistance: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-antimicrobial-awareness-weekLinks to subtitled/dubbed versions:Spanish: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7ktt7QccOeLSyI1agc6yRHjjPortuguese: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7kux2qXeA0jHCNyK4GVorTJMThai: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9S6xGsoqIBXRQzSDOfFb13iPrbL8fgy1Nepali: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnNmC0c5yAjlyYO-AsKynshDMaithili: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnOzLMPfIg4evuGnNUifuaXXBahasa: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLekyghuTrqcaanPy2F-LiW368Emsg1A2JJapanese: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgEqwWIGjsAZo9LPFBqDVwk-PjY1dJ9_O
WHOs Science in 5 - Respiratory diseases in children - #shorts World Health Organization (WHO) 2022-12-23 | ...
Sport for Health: Get Active Today World Health Organization (WHO) 2022-12-23 | Being physically active is important for both our physical and mental health. Promoting physical activity is a goal of the Sport For Health Partnership, led by the World Health Organization and the Qatar Ministry of Public Health, and supported by FIFA, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy. More information: https://www.who.int/initiatives/sports-and-health/healthy-2022-world-cup
Overcoming challenges in pursuit of health – an overview of WHO’s work in 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) 2022-12-21 | Over the past year, WHO has supported countries to rapidly respond to disease outbreaks, particularly mpox, Ebola and COVID-19, as well as humanitarian crises in Afghanistan, Horn of Africa, Ukraine and others. No matter the disease, we pursue equity for health and well-being. This video provides an overview of some of WHO’s work in 2022.More information at https://www.who.int/
WHOs Science in 5 #shorts: Living with COVID-19 - 20 December 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) 2022-12-20 | Watch the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=TjRdurfcDPQScience in 5 series - Episode #88 #shorts/ As we enter the 4th year of the Pandemic, what do we know about Omicron so far? Are there settings where you are more at risk? What does it mean to live with COVID-19 ? Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5. Closed Captioning is available for Science in 5 in several languages on YouTube.Links to subtitled/dubbed versions:Spanish: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7ktt7QccOeLSyI1agc6yRHjj French: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiIQJ9sPqPFxQyKvHIVxI-mbiTsAI6Six Portuguese: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7kux2qXeA0jHCNyK4GVorTJM Thai: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9S6xGsoqIBXRQzSDOfFb13iPrbL8fgy1 Nepali: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnNmC0c5yAjlyYO-AsKynshD Maithili: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnOzLMPfIg4evuGnNUifuaXX Bahasa: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLekyghuTrqcaanPy2F-LiW368Emsg1A2J Japanese: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgEqwWIGjsAZo9LPFBqDVwk-PjY1dJ9_O
WHOs Science in 5: Living with COVID-19 - 20 December 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) 2022-12-20 | Science in 5 series - Episode #88 /As we enter the 4th year of the Pandemic, what do we know about Omicron so far? Are there settings where you are more at risk? What does it mean to live with COVID-19? Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5.Closed Captioning is available for Science in 5 in several languages on YouTube.Links to subtitled/dubbed versions:Spanish: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7ktt7QccOeLSyI1agc6yRHjjFrench: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiIQJ9sPqPFxQyKvHIVxI-mbiTsAI6SixPortuguese: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7kux2qXeA0jHCNyK4GVorTJMThai: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9S6xGsoqIBXRQzSDOfFb13iPrbL8fgy1Nepali: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnNmC0c5yAjlyYO-AsKynshDMaithili: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnOzLMPfIg4evuGnNUifuaXXBahasa: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLekyghuTrqcaanPy2F-LiW368Emsg1A2JJapanese: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgEqwWIGjsAZo9LPFBqDVwk-PjY1dJ9_O
