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Childhood cancer
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (304+ words) Cancer is a leading cause of death for children and adolescents. The likelihood of surviving a diagnosis of childhood cancer depends on the country in which the child lives; in high-income countries, more than 80% of children with cancer are cured,…...
Singapore sets global first by reaching WHO’s highest classification for medical device regulation
14+ hour, 11+ min ago (722+ words) The World Health Organization (WHO)announced todaythatSingapore'sHealth Sciences Authority (HSA) has achievedthe highest level of regulatory performance for medical devices under WHO's global benchmarking framework.Following a comprehensiveassessmentusing WHO's Global Benchmarking Tool Plus formedical devices(GBT+MD),HSAreached maturity level 4(ML4),the…...
WHO recommends near point-of-care tests, tongue swabs, and sputum pooling for TB diagnosis
20+ hour, 8+ min ago (556+ words) WHO recommends near point-of-care tests, tongue swabs, and sputum pooling for TB diagnosis'World Health Organization (WHO) WHO recommends near point-of-care tests, tongue swabs, and sputum pooling for TB diagnosis The World Health Organization (WHO) is issuing, for the first time,…...
World Health Day 2026: Together for health. Stand with science
18+ hour, 34+ min ago (242+ words) World Health Day 2026: Together for health. Stand with science'World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Day 2026: Together for health. Stand with science World Health Day 2026, observed on 7 April, calls on people everywhere to stand with science. Under the theme "Together for…...
Global webinar: Youth driven interventions and models – Dissecting quality and integrated care at scale for HIV, TB, Hepatitis and STIs services
20+ hour, 12+ min ago (98+ words) Global webinar: Youth driven interventions and models " Dissecting quality and integrated care at scale for HIV, TB, Hepatitis and STIs services'World Health Organization (WHO) WHO invites you to join us in a global webinar on 17 March 2026 to discuss the main…...
Bhutan completes consultation to finalize National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (117+ words) Bhutan completes consultation to finalize National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) WHO South-East Asia Region Unity Studies Network Activities Report (20242025) Building on JEE-IHR 2025 insights More than 50 participants from national ministries, health departments, national laboratories, animal health, food safety, Armed…...
International Women's Day
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (331+ words) International Women's Day 2026, under the theme "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls," reaffirms that all women and girls have the right to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health and wellbeing, and that it is incumbent upon all…...
Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE)
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (95+ words) This meeting for the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) will be held from Monday to Thursday. The meeting is planned to take place at WHO HQ. More details to follow. The meeting is in a hybrid format;…...
Communities at the centre: advancing social and economic protection for preparedness and response
4+ day, 54+ min ago (692+ words) Communities are at the centre of health emergencies across all hazards, as well as need- and risk-based interventions. Many countries are facing multiple and/or prolonged crises concurrently, posing significant risks of social and economic disruption, with disproportionate impact on…...
Traditional Medicine Health Heritage Innovations (H2I)
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (436+ words) The 2025 H2I Open Call opportunity attracted a considerable number of high-quality submissions from around the world. After a rigorous, multistage selection process spanning all WHO regions and expert review, 21 awardees were selected for recognition and inclusion in the 2025 H2I cohort. 1. Neonatal osteopathic…...