World Patient Safety Day 2022

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Medication without harm

World Patient Safety Day 2022

Medication harm accounts for 50% of the overall preventable harm in medical care. US$ 42 billion of global total health expenditure worldwide can be avoided if medication errors are prevented. Here's how you can take action.

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Have your say in the Pandemic Accord

For the second round of public hearings, you are invited to submit a video statement in response to the following question: “Based on your experience with the COVID-19 pandemic, what do you believe should be addressed at the international level to better protect against future pandemics?”

mRNA technologies

What is their future and scope, and what are the challenges that countries might face in rolling them out? Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5 this week.

WHO launches guide to safely unlock benefits of the life sciences

WHO has issued the Global guidance framework for the responsible use of the life sciences. It calls on leaders to mitigate bio-risks and safely govern dual-use research, which has a clear benefit but can be misused to harm humans, animals and the environment.

Nothing for us, without us

WHO has launched a new film series on people living with noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions. People with lived experience can offer valuable expertise and narratives on how to manage and improve their individual health as well as the health of fellow community members.