Trachoma — a blinding disease that has been in the country for over 100 years — has officially been eliminated as a public health…
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WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region.
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In 2023, an estimated 260 000 women died from maternal causes globally. Around 6 in 10 of those deaths (160 000) occurred in count…
Around 6 in 10 of those deaths (160 000) occurred in countries experiencing conflict or institutional and social fragility.
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Did you know? More than 30% of children worldwide say they have experienced bullying online. Many cases go unreported. You can hel…
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Global commitment on display as countries negotiate key annex to the Pandemic Agreement
Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded a weeklong round of negotiations on draft annex for Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) – a key component of the WHO Pandemic Agreement.
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Children with cancer often rely on adult medicines; tablets that are too large, or liquids that taste unpleasant. Without age-appr…
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“The biggest challenge for children with cancer has got to be access to care” – Moses Echodu, childhood cancer survivor and advoca…
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Cataract doesn’t only affect older age. While ageing is the main driver, factors like UV exposure, smoking, injury, and diabetes c…
While ageing is the main driver, factors like UV exposure, smoking, injury, and diabetes can speed up the onset of cataract.
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In response to recent questions from the media, WHO would like to state the following: WHO is aware of the proposed randomized con…
WHO is aware of the proposed randomized controlled trial (RCT) on the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine in Guinea‑Bissau.
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Statement on the planned hepatitis B birth dose vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau
The World Health Organization (WHO) underscores that the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine is an effective, and essential public health intervention, with a proven record.
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