| No images? Click here  Friday, 26 January 2024 | Issue 239 Sunday, 28 JanuaryWorld Leprosy DayOn World Leprosy Day, WHO urges global efforts to eliminate the stigma associated with leprosy and promote the dignity of those affected by the disease. Join the Global Appeal 2024 to End Stigma and Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy event in Geneva, on 31 January. The event is led by the Sasakawa Leprosy Initiative and hosted by WHO. Register here to access the livestream.  Monday, 29 JanuaryHigh-level event: Trans fat elimination validation ceremonyJoin the WHO Department of Nutrition and Food Safety for a ceremony to recognize the first five countries that have demonstrated to have best-practice trans fat elimination policy and monitoring and enforcement mechanisms in place to eliminate trans fats from the food supply. The event will take place on Monday, 29 January 2024 at 11:00-12:15pm CET, with validation certificates awarded, for the first time to Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia and Thailand. A press release will be shared with journalists on Monday, 29 January.  Tuesday, 30 JanuaryEmbargoed virtual press briefing on World Cancer DayAhead of World Cancer Day on 4 February, WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) will release the latest estimates on the global burden of cancer and WHO will publish a 115-country WHO survey, showing how a majority do not provide adequate cancer and palliative care. The estimates highlight the growing burden of cancer, its disproportionate impact on underserved populations, and the urgent need to address cancer inequities worldwide. Embargoed materials will be shared with journalists on Tuesday, 30 January. The embargo will lift on Thursday, 1 February at 12pm CET. Speakers:
 Tuesday, 30 JanuaryVirtual opening press conference of the global tobacco control governing bodies: COP10 & MOP3The Convention Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) invites you to the virtual opening press conference of the global tobacco control governing bodies: COP10 & MOP3. Time: 15:00 CET The main tobacco control decision making bodies will discuss various topics that will drive the global tobacco control agenda for the next two years. During the virtual press conference Dr Adriana Blanco Marquizo, Head of the Secretariat of the WHO FCTC, will be responding to questions regarding the topics to be discussed at the COP10 & the MOP3. If you want to attend, please send an email to mediafctc@who.int as soon as possible. Journalists will receive a personalised zoom link. Key topics:
Background The Tenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and the Third Session of the Meeting of the Parties (MOP3) to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products will take place this year in Panama from 5-15 February 2024. Accreditation to attend/follow the COP10 and the MOP3 in Panama or remotely: If you want to get accreditation to the COP10/MOP3 please note that the deadline is on Wednesday, 31 January, 2024. For accreditation, please send an email to mediafctc@who.int  Tuesday, 30 JanuaryWorld Neglected Tropical Disease DayWorld Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is observed every year on 30 January. This year WHO and partners call for a renewed and united effort under the theme “Unite. Act. Eliminate.” and urge bold, sustainable investments to free the estimated 1.62 billion people, in the world’s most vulnerable communities, from a vicious cycle of disease and poverty. NTDs continue to disproportionately affect the poorest members of the global community, primarily in areas where water safety, sanitation and access to health care are inadequate. More information on WHO NTD day campaign including key messages, global NTD milestones, social media materials are available here.  Tuesday, 30 JanuaryAdvancing on the Rabat Declaration and global frameworks to promote and protect the health of refugees and migrantsOn the sidelines of Migration Week, a webinar will outline the progress made in achieving the Rabat Declaration, reflect on lessons learnt, and look forward to the future to improve the health of refugees and migrants globally. The event is organized by WHO, IOM and UNHCR. More information and registration: https://t.ly/Lbgmq On 1 February at 14:00 CET, a webinar will be held on “Learnings from the WHO Global research agenda on health, migration and displacement: strengthening research and translating research priorities into policy and practice” More information and registration: https://t.ly/7LcKT  30 - 31 January3rd WHO-ITU workshop: Developing a global standard for safe listening in video gaming and esports activitiesVideo gaming and esports have surged in global popularity, captivating up to 3 billion enthusiasts worldwide. With a user base of 600 million on console platforms and 1.1 billion on personal computers, these activities have solidified their status as both premier entertainment forms and have borne new streams of competitive gameplay, referred to as esports. The increasing prevalence of prolonged and loud audio exposure in these activities has raised serious health concerns, particularly related to hearing damage and sound-induced hearing loss. In response to this public health concern, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have commenced a work item to develop a global standard for safe listening in video gaming and esports activities, which includes a series of technical workshops. The 3rd workshop aims to provide a platform to experts, stakeholders, industry representatives and ITU members to continue work on the development of a global safe listening standard for video gaming and esports activities. Attendance for this 2-day workshop will be both in person and virtually. Register here  Thursday, 1 FebruaryWorld Hearing Day - Introduction webinarThe World Health Organization and all stakeholders are gearing up for World Hearing Day 2024 on 3 March 2024. This year, under the theme "Changing mindsets: Let’s make ear and hearing care a reality for all!", WHO is taking significant strides to address the challenges posed by societal misperceptions and stigmatizing mindsets. WHO's focus is on overcoming these hurdles through awareness-raising and information-sharing, specifically targeting the public and health care providers. In preparation for the advocacy and celebration surrounding this pivotal day, WHO has curated a diverse range of materials that partners worldwide can leverage. To facilitate engagement and disseminate crucial information, WHO will be hosting a special webinar with the following objectives:
To accommodate participants in different time zones, the same webinar will be conducted twice: Session 1: 08:00–09:30 CET Session 2: 16:30–18:00 CET Kindly use the following registration links to secure your spot: For additional information about World Hearing Day, please visit the WHO website. If you require editable formats of the available materials, feel free to reach out to us at whf@who.int. Sign up for our newsletters here. Check out the WHO series, Science in 5. Access WHO photos available for media use here.  WHO Media contacts: You are receiving this NO-REPLY email because you are included on a WHO mail list. |
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