WHO global health estimates: 2000-2019
The global health estimates by the World Health Organization present comprehensive, comparable and transparent time-series data for population health, including life expectancy, healthy life...
WHO’s Science in 5 on COVID-19 – Children & COVID-19 – 22 January 2021
Science in 5 series - episode #22 / Are the symptoms of COVID-19 different in children? Do the new variants impact children differently? What...
A COVID-19 Conversation with Governor Jared Polis
Since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Colorado on March 5, 2020, Governor Jared Polis has led the state's proactive response, balancing...
COVID-19 – what happens next is up to us
"A year ago, COVID-19 emerged & sparked a pandemic. Life-saving vaccines have been developed. What happens next is up to us. If we don't...
COVID-19 – we must act together
"This is a defining moment in the pandemic. Health workers are exhausted, health systems are stretched and we’re seeing supplies of oxygen run dangerously...
WHO’s Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan to COVID-19
Visit WHO’s COVID-19 preparedness and response plan to combat COVID-19
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/strategies-and-plans
To learn more about our technical guidance repertoire and situation reports for more information...
WHO’s Science in 5 on COVID-19 – Origins of the SARS CoV-2 virus –...
Episode #21
Why is it important for scientists to look for the origins of the virus? How do scientists look at the claim that the...
Are we on track to achieving the Triple Billion targets?
Are we on track to achieving the Triple Billion targets? How far have we come? What roadblocks do we face? What solutions will help...
WHO Director General introduces Decade of Healthy Ageing: baseline report
In the same week that the United Nations General Assembly declared 2021-2030 the Decade of Healthy Ageing, WHO released the Baseline report for the...
COVID-19 vaccines – The time to deliver vaccines equitably is now
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros: "I urge COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to prioritise supply through COVAX; countries that have contracts for more vaccines than they need...
