World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 3 min read
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Vaccines – vital support for long lives and the good of all

Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to live a long and healthy life, irrespective of their age, gender, or place of birth or residence. Vaccination not only prevents and interrupts t... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 3 min read
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European Immunization Week 2022 – celebrating progress and addressing new challenges in the control of vaccine-preventable diseases

Today marks the start of European Immunization Week (EIW), an opportune moment to celebrate the historic achievements in protecting lives and livelihoods made possible by vaccines, and... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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Multi-Country – Acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children

Since the WHO Disease Outbreak News on Acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology – the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was published on 15 April 2022, there have been co... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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A new WHO tool to empower organized sports clubs to promote health

There is a strong link between sports and health. While sports clubs can often be seen as places for competition and athletic performance, there are many opportunities for sports clubs... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 3 min read
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Ukraine: People with chronic diseases face massive challenges in accessing health care, according to new WHO survey

At the 2-month mark of the war in Ukraine, a new WHO survey illustrates the devastating impact of the humanitarian emergency on the health and well-being of millions of civilians, and t... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 2 min read
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Q&A on COVID-19 therapeutics

We spoke to Dr Dina Pfeifer, Medical Officer in the Infectious Hazard Management team of WHO/Europe, to learn more about COVID-19 therapeutics, how they work and what role they can play... Read More