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Science in 5: Influenza

How does the vaccine combat the influenza virus? How does WHO track influenza across the world to decide the composition of the vaccine? Why we are seeing a spike in respiratory diseases? Find out in the latest Science in 5 episode.

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Seventy-five years of improving public health

On 7 April 2023 ̶ World Health Day ̶ WHO will observe its 75th birthday. It is an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades. It is also an opportunity to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today ̶ and tomorrow.

Acute malnutrition threatens the lives of millions of children

Conflict, climate shocks, the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, and rising costs of living are leaving increasing numbers of children acutely malnourished while key health, nutrition and other life-saving services are becoming less accessible.

Updated COVID-19 guidelines

WHO has updated its guidelines on mask wearing in community settings, COVID-19 treatments, and clinical management. This is part of a continuous process of reviewing such materials. Find out what has changed.

WHO plans to establish TB Vaccine Accelerator Council

The Council will facilitate the licensing and use of effective novel TB vaccines catalysing high-level alignment between funders, global agencies, governments and end users in identifying and overcoming barriers to TB vaccine development.