World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 3 min read
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Prioritizing the health of refugees and migrants: an urgent, necessary plan of action for countries and regions in our interconnected world

Amid multiple ongoing humanitarian crises triggered by conflict, natural disasters, and climate change, 3 WHO regional offices brought together governments, civil society including refu... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 3 min read
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The impacts of war on children with cancer – ensuring continuation of care for those whose lives depend on it

As the war in Ukraine intensifies, hundreds of children with cancer have been forced to flee homes and hospital beds all over the country and undertake dangerous journeys in the hope of... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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Have your say: WHO holds public consultation to reduce alcohol consumption

Countries of the WHO European Region need an effective policy framework to reduce alcohol consumption levels and the associated health harms. WHO is hosting 3 consultations on the draft... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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Romania: civil society on the front line of health-care provision to refugees from Ukraine

On 10 March, staff from WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) visited the Serban Voda temporary emergency shelter in Bucharest, recently set up to provide accommodation an... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 2 min read
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WHO and UN promote the use of digital technologies to improve immunization services in North Macedonia

Since the beginning of the pandemic national health authorities in North Macedonia have made efforts to unlock the full potential of available technologies to improve how services are p... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 2 min read
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5 recommendations to reduce salt intake to live longer and healthier lives

During Salt Awareness Week, WHO is highlighting 5 simple recommendations that can help lower salt intake and blood pressure, significantly reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease.... Read More