Sharing COVID-19 experiences: The New Zealand response
In response to community transmission of COVID-19, New Zealand implemented a range of measures to contain the virus, including extensive testing, contact tracing and...
10th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared over
GOOD NEWS: The 10th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is OVER!
WHO congratulates all those involved in this tough and often dangerous...
Safe Health Workers, Safe Patients?
The COVID-19 pandemic has unveiled the huge challenges and risks health workers are facing globally.
Working in stressful environments makes health workers more prone...
Keep health workers safe to keep patients safe
“The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all of us of the vital role health workers play to relieve suffering and save lives,” said Dr Tedros...
WHO Director-General address to 147th Executive Board
Opening remarks by WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, at the 147th Executive Board meeting - 29 May 2020
More information:
https://www.who.int/about/governance/executive-board/executive-board-147th-session
Life in a mental health facility during the COVID-19 pandemic
This film shows what life has been like during the COVID-19 pandemic for people living and working in a mental health facility in Croatia....
SCORE global report on health data systems and capacity, 2020
The SCORE global report, 2020 is the first ever global assessment on the capacity of health information systems in 133 countries, covering 87% of...
Use of medical masks when properly worn DOESN’T cause CO2 intoxication nor oxygen deficiency
The prolonged use of medical masks can be uncomfortable. However, it does not lead to CO2 intoxication nor oxygen deficiency. While wearing a medical...
Digital health worker to quit tobacco
Meet Florence, she is WHO's first virtual health worker, designed to help the world's 1.3 billion tobacco users quit smoking. She uses artificial intelligence...
L’évolution de la science et notre rôle dans la prévention de la propagation de...
Alors que la science continue à évoluer et permet de trouver des solutions nouvelles et meilleures, nous devons utiliser les outils et les connaissances...
