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Highlights
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Research shows higher risk of developing non-communicable diseases in Africa
December 2016 – According to a report released by WHO, impending threats can be predicted because most adults in Africa have at least one risk factor that increases their chances of developing a life-threatening non-communicable disease, including heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes and chronic obstructive lung disease.
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Report on childhood immunization
December 2016 – The report addresses two overarching questions: What inequalities in childhood immunization coverage exist in low- and middle-income countries? And how have childhood immunization inequalities changed over the last 10 years?
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UN General Assembly high-level meeting on tuberculosis to take place in 2018
December 2016 – WHO welcomes the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution, calling for the UNGA to hold the first-ever high-level meeting on the fight against tuberculosis in 2018. WHO has been asked to work with the UN Secretary-General, in consultation with Member States, to conceptualize and plan the 2018 high-level meeting.
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Consultation on action to address adolescent health opens
December 2016 – WHO in collaboration with other UN agencies and in consultation with youth, Member States and major partners, has drafted global implementation guidance for Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents (AA-HA! guidance). Input is now requested from governments, civil society, the private sector, academia, youth groups and citizens until 15 January 2017.
What we do
Health emergencies programme
WHO Health Emergencies Programme delivers rapid, predictable, and comprehensive support to countries and communities as they prepare for, face or recover from emergencies caused by any type of hazard to human health, whether disease outbreaks, natural or man-made disasters or conflicts.
Zika virus and complications
After a spike in cases of microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome associated with Zika virus, WHO declared a public health emergency.
Universal health coverage
"The evidence clearly shows that, with the right policies in place, greater public spending on health is associated with less dependence on out-of-pocket payments."
Disease outbreak news
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Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus – China
23 December 2016 -
Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus – China
19 December 2016 -
Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus – China
19 December 2016 -
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Saudi Arabia
19 December 2016
Events
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140th session of the Executive Board
23 January–1 February 2017
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World No Tobacco Day 2017
31 May 2017
Tweets from WHO
Tweets about "from:who"Stories from countries
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Madagascar: Halting pig-transmitted tapeworm
9 December 2016 -
Cholera vaccination campaign for Haitians hardest hit by Hurricane Matthew
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Winning the war against yellow fever
25 November 2016 -
Finding the gaps in meeting adolescent health needs in Nepal
22 November 2016