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WHO’s Science in 5 on COVID-19 – Mythbusters

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Episode #8 Dr Sylvie Briand busts myths about COVID-19 and antibiotics, alcohol and garlic. Mythbusters: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

Dr Tedros talks about the concept of herd immunity

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WHO Director-General Dr Terdros on the concept of herd immunity. Herd immunity is achieved by protecting people from a virus, not by exposing them to...

WHO and Disney Junior’s “Doc McStuffins” team up to remind young kids to wash...

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WHO and Disney Junior’s "Doc McStuffins" team up to remind young kids to wash their hands On Global Handwashing Day, 15 October 2020, this new...

Live discussion about a winning film focussing on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)

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« A Doctor’s Dream » is a short film on sleeping sickness by the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) and our 2020 “Health...

2020 Progress report on the Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being for...

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2020 Progress report on the Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being for All – Interventions by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros and Dr...

Polio teams support Pakistan’s COVID-19 response

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Polio teams in Pakistan have been working to support the COVID-19 response since the beginning of the pandemic, as well as continuing with their...

WHO’s Big Event for Mental Health: performance by SuperM

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During WHO’s first online global advocacy event for mental health, K-pop group, SuperM, spoke about the importance of positive energy, staying healthy and looking...