World Health Assembly Adopts Resolution Accelerating the Elimination of Cervical Cancer
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Dr Princess Nothemba Simelela present the global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a...
COVID-19: Suppress, suppress, suppress the virus
Two essential elements to address the #COVID19 pandemic effectively:
"Every life lost matters. I know many of you are grieving and that this...
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Continues the Call to Action to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
In a special video message for the 33rd International Human Papillomavirus Conference, Dr. Tedros reminds attendees that it is indeed possible to eliminate cervical...
Investing in #HealthForAll means investing in safety of each one of us!
While health has often been viewed as a cost, the COVID-19 pandemic shows how critical health investment is to national security. It has pushed...
The three-layer fabric mask
The three-layer fabric mask: research has shown that this combination of materials and layers provides a higher level of breathability and filter efficiency than...
Tips on how to sew a three-layer fabric mask
Here are tips on how to sew a three-layer fabric mask. Research has shown that this combination of materials and layers provides a higher...
#WearAMask Challenge – Do It All
Today, we launch a new #WearAMask challenge!
By wearing a mask, you are sending a message of solidarity and protecting people, especially those most vulnerable,...
Follow the journey of a mask
Every day, the World Health Organization and World Food Programme work together to deliver protective gear and other critical COVID-19 response supplies to...
WHO Manifesto for a healthy recovery from COVID-19
The WHO Manifesto for a healthy recovery from COVID-19 lists six steps to create a healthier 💟, fairer ⚖️ and greener 🌳 world while...
People should NOT wear masks while exercising
People should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more...
