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Update on long COVID

What have we learned about the symptoms of long COVID or post COVID-19 condition so far? How long does it last, when should you worry, and what treatments are recommended? WHO’s Dr Janet Diaz explains in Science in 5.

Latest on COVID-19

Call for papers: "Theme issue 2022: Chatbots and COVID-19"

Submit your papers on the use of chatbots during the pandemic to the Special Theme Issue of JMIR in collaboration with the WHO. Deadline is 30 June 2022.

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WHO's Global Centre for Traditional Medicine established in India

This global knowledge centre for traditional medicine aims to harness the potential of traditional medicine from across the world through modern science and technology to improve the health of people and the planet.

Say no to tobacco farming

WHO, FAO and WFP are collaborating on an alternative livelihood project to use the collective purchasing system within the United Nations and create an enabling and supportive crop production and marketing ecosystem to incentivize farmers to move away from tobacco farming.

EU & WHO join forces to improve health security and access to medical products in Africa

WHO is grateful to the EU for this new project that will empower African countries and partners to ensure equitable access to safe, effective, quality-assured and affordable essential medicines and other health products for their populations.

Latest on the Ukraine emergency

Donate for health response in Ukraine

WHO is working night and day to help with the escalating humanitarian health crisis, but more funding is needed for WHO to provide critical medical supplies and expertise to help people with lifesaving healthcare. You can help!