| No images? Click here       Weekly hot topicWHO’s Executive Board adopts resolution on access to life-saving aid into Gaza and respect for laws of warIn a special session held on 10 December 2023, WHO’s Executive Board adopted a resolution aimed at addressing the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The resolution was adopted by consensus. Other hot topics Digital time capsule of COVID-19 vaccine delivery effortsOn 5 May 2023, the COVID-19 global health emergency was officially declared over. Now it is time to process and appreciate humanity’s incredible journey, reflecting on our collective lessons so we can better prepare for the future. Introducing a digital time capsule preserving the stories and data of the COVID-19 vaccine delivery efforts.  Road traffic deaths fall by 5%The annual number of road traffic deaths fell slightly to 1.19 million per year, according to the latest WHO report. Yet with more than 2 deaths occurring per minute and over 3200 per day, road traffic crashes remain the leading killer of children and young people aged 5–29 years.  Time for action to ensure health for allOn 12 December - Universal Health Coverage Day - WHO calls on governments to invest in building resilient health systems to safeguard the health and well-being of all people, everywhere.  WHO calls for protection of humanitarian space in GazaWHO reiterates its call for the protection of health care and humanitarian assistance in Gaza. This call follows military checkpoint delays and detention of health partners during a mission to transfer critically-ill patients and deliver supplies to a hospital in northern Gaza. During the mission, a patient reportedly died.  Science in 5: How can you protect your child's vision?Did you know that more and more children are having trouble seeing things that are at a distance? What are the early signs? How would you know if your child is at risk and what can you do to protect your child’s vision? Dr Stuart Keel explains in Science in 5 |
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