COVID-19 virus variants and transmission
The way in which the new COVID-19 virus variants transmit hasn't changed. So therefore, all the measures we already have in place like:
-hand hygiene
-physical...
COVID-19 – Be your own superhero
"We can outsmart the COVID-19 virus and the variants too. Let's outmanoeuvre it, let's not give it an opportunity to infect others. Be your...
The road to a COVID-19 vaccine
Developing a vaccine is a long road full of checkpoints. Each phase designed to make sure it is both effective and safe. But with...
COVID-19 – we must protect health and care workers
"Health and care workers have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, but are often under-protected and over-exposed. They need vaccines now!" WHO...
Cervical Cancer advocates and survivors launching a movement
Cervical cancer advocates and survivors from all regions of the world share in this short documentary their stories to help raise awareness of the...
WHO’s Science in 5 on COVID-19 – I am vaccinated, what next?
Episode #23
If you already got your COVID-19 vaccine, are you wondering when the immunity kicks in and how long it lasts? Can you still...
The importance of diagnostics and the EDL
Diagnostics are essential to improve health outcomes and are critical tools in everyday medical practice and to tackle public health emergencies. Access to appropriate,...
What is the WHO EDL for a better access to diagnostics?
Access to affordable, good quality diagnostics has proven difficult in resource-poor settings. Many countries still lack even the most basic diagnostic tools resulting in...
Developing a national EDL for a better access to diagnostics
The World Health Organization Model List of Essential in vitro Diagnostics or EDL is an evidence-based resource that any country can use to help...
Last days to submit a short film to the Health for All Film Festival
WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, reminded the media and the public about the closing date for submission of short films in the Health...
