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Urgent health needs in the greater Horn of Africa

The health and lives of people in the greater Horn of Africa are threatened as the region faces an unprecedented food crisis. In order to carry out urgent, life-saving work, WHO is launching a funding appeal for US$ 123.7 million.

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New global alliance launched to end AIDS in children by 2030

Globally, only half of children living with HIV are on life-saving treatment. UNAIDS, UNICEF, and WHO have brought together a new alliance to fix one of the most glaring disparities in the AIDS response.

World Breastfeeding Week 2022

Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. However, nearly 2 out of 3 infants are not exclusively breastfed for the recommended 6 months – a rate that has not improved in 2 decades.

WHO's Women's Health Chatbot now features new content on diabetes

Our subscribers voted and we delivered. Check out the new content on diabetes on the Women's Health Chatbot. Learn how to prevent, diagnose and treat different types of diabetes to lead a healthier life.

Public health advice for gatherings during the current monkeypox outbreak

WHO recommends that the decision-making process related to gatherings of any size and type should rely on a risk-based approach.