19 Nov 2021
The global segment for operationalizing meaningful engagement of people living with diabetes (PLWDs) includes discussions led by individuals with lived experience on how PLWDs may be better included in the Global Diabetes Compact through governance, collaborations and partnerships, country implementation, advocacy and education. The segment builds on the WHO Informal Consultation on Peopl...
19 Nov 2021
19 Nov 2021
The Global Diabetes Summit, took place on 14 April 2021, aimed to raise awareness of diabetes as a global challenge and address the need to scale-up prevention and treatment as part of primary health care and universal health coverage. The event was co-hosted by the World Health Organization and the Government of Canada, with the support of the University of Toronto. During the even...
19 Nov 2021
19 Nov 2021
The WHO Innovation in health approach is our commitment to work in new ways with our Member States, workforce and partners and leverage our respective strengths to find the most impactful innovative solutions and bring them to the people that need them the most. Learn about WHO’s approach to innovation in health – linking the health needs and demand in countries with mature innovative solution...
19 Nov 2021
19 Nov 2021
Follow the real-life journey of six people from around the globe as they try to quit tobacco for good. This first episode focuses on the motivation to quit tobacco by Krishna from India, Ratib from Jordan, Sun Qi from China, Giorgi from Georgia, Cecilia from Uruguay and Donna from South Africa. For more, click below.
19 Nov 2021
19 Nov 2021
Persons with disabilities have the right to the highest attainable standard of health. However, persisting barriers prevent them from accessing the health services they need. To ensure the voices of persons with disabilities are heard, we asked 12 persons with disabilities from India, Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia to share their experiences of accessing health information and sexual and reproductive h...
19 Nov 2021
19 Nov 2021
Continue following The Quitter Diaries and the real life journey of six people around the world as they try to quit tobacco for good. This third episode focuses on the challenges faced during trying to quit and how to overcome them. These are the stories of Krishna from India, Ratib from Jordan, Sun Qi from China, Giorgi from Georgia, Cecilia from Uruguay and Donna from South Africa. For...
19 Nov 2021
19 Nov 2021
Continue following The Quitter Diaries and the real life journey of six people around the world as they try to quit tobacco for good. This second episode focuses on how to break the smoking habit. These are the stories of Krishna from India, Ratib from Jordan, Sun Qi from China, Giorgi from Georgia, Cecilia from Uruguay and Donna from South Africa. For more, click below
19 Nov 2021
19 Nov 2021
Margaret Happy, an advocate for women’s health, tells her story of overcoming cervical cancer as a woman living with HIV. Timely cervical cancer screening and treatment, combined with HIV prevention and treatment services, can save lives.
19 Nov 2021
19 Nov 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a devastating setback to the health-related sustainable development goals (SDGs). The use of data for the delivery and implementation of sustainable solutions to end the pandemic and ensure an equitable and resilient recovery towards the health-related SDGs in countries, is being supported by WHO and multilateral partners, including through collaboration under the...
19 Nov 2021
19 Nov 2021
Food Systems are about more than what we eat. They link us to our natural environment, our culture and traditions, they bring us together and impact on our health and growth. We are all part of our food systems. Help us make them healthier, safer, fairer and more sustainable. #FoodSystems4Health For more, click below.
19 Nov 2021
19 Nov 2021
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the technology industry has played an unprecedented role in building solidarity and supporting the WHO to keep people safe and informed about the virus. Tech partnerships have enabled WHO to reach diverse global audiences in the palm of their hands with life-saving health information translated into local languages. This broad portfolio of work can be categ...
19 Nov 2021
19 Nov 2021
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected our mental health? Listen to Helen, Jordan, Toluse, Sebastian, Laxmi, and Arsha talk about the challenges they faced with their mental health during the pandemic, what helped them and their hopes for mental health care in the future. This video was produced for the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2021.
19 Nov 2021
