The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system.
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Agreement for donation of pandemic H1N1 vaccine signed
10 Nov 2009, 1:30 am |
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WHO calls for action beyond the health sector to improve the health of girls and women
8 Nov 2009, 4:00 pm |
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Reducing child deaths from pneumonia
1 Nov 2009, 4:00 pm |
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Tackling global health risks prevents premature deaths
26 Oct 2009, 6:01 pm |
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Childhood vaccines at all-time high, but access not yet equitable
20 Oct 2009, 6:01 pm |
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Source: www.worldaidscampaign.org
World AIDS Day on 1 December draws together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. The day is one of the most visible opportunities for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of th...
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Diabetes Education and Prevention is the World Diabetes Day theme for the period 2009-2013. The campaign calls on all those responsible for diabetes care to understand diabetes and take control.
Source: www.who.int
The virus is contagious, spreading easily from one person to another, and from one country to another. As of today, nearly 30,000 confirmed cases have been reported in 74 countries.
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30 April 2009 -- From today, WHO will refer to the new influenza virus as influenza A(H1N1).
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WHO is coordinating the global response to human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic. Information on this page tracks the evolving situation and provides access to both technical guidelines and information useful for the general public.
