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World Health Organization (WHO)

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We are building a better, healthier future for people all over the world. Working with 194 Member States, across six regions, and from more than 150 offices, WHO staff are united in a shared commitment to achieve better health for everyone, everywhere. Together we strive to combat diseases – communicable…

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  • Expanded use of new dual-insecticide nets offers hope for malaria control efforts in Africa Source: World Health Organization (WHO) | Apr 25, 2025 Expanded use of new dual-insecticide nets offers hope for malaria control efforts in Africa

    Since 2000, the global malaria response, including through ITN distribution campaigns, has helped prevent more than 2 billion cases and nearly 13 million deaths

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  • World Health Organization (WHO) launches first-ever guidelines on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care Source: World Health Organization (WHO) | Apr 10, 2025 World Health Organization (WHO) launches first-ever guidelines on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care

    The highest burden of disease is seen in a region of sub-Saharan Africa, often referred to as the ‘meningitis belt’

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  • Groundbreaking Ebola vaccination trial launches today in Uganda Source: World Health Organization (WHO) | Feb 04, 2025 Groundbreaking Ebola vaccination trial launches today in Uganda

    The randomized vaccine trial to assess the recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus (rVSV) candidate vaccine was launched at a ceremony in Kampala today by the Minister of Health of Uganda

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  • World Health Organization (WHO) prequalifies diagnostic test to support safer administration of P. vivax malaria treatments Source: World Health Organization (WHO) | Jan 09, 2025 World Health Organization (WHO) prequalifies diagnostic test to support safer administration of P. vivax malaria treatments

    Decision reflects updated processes to improve efficiency, access

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  • Statement by World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros on evacuations of patients from Gaza Source: World Health Organization (WHO) | Jan 03, 2025 Statement by World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros on evacuations of patients from Gaza

    Only 5383 patients have been evacuated with support from WHO since October 2023, of which only 436 since the Rafah crossing was closed

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