| No images? Click here       Weekly hot topicNearly 10 000 children vaccinated as malaria vaccine rollout in Africa expands“Malaria is one of the major health challenges our region faces. The wider rollout of the malaria vaccine marks a significant milestone in advancing the fight against this deadly disease,” said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa. Other hot topics Nepal restricts trans-fatty acids in foodWHO congratulates Nepal for restricting levels of industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the food supply through a legislation, a move aimed at promoting health and saving lives.  International Childhood Cancer Day 2024: reducing the survival gapOn International Childhood Cancer Day 2024, we highlight the vital role of parents, as well as family doctors and paediatricians, in the early detection of childhood cancers. No one is more ready to invest in their children’s well-being than parents.  Ukraine witnessing increasing impact of attacks on health and educationThese attacks have endangered the lives of children, health-care workers and civilians. They have disrupted access to critical health services and education for thousands, often in areas heavily affected by the war with an already vulnerable population, which includes the elderly, children and people with disabilities.  Strengthening the world’s defenses against epidemics and pandemicsAs the world advances towards 100 years of collaboration in fighting the deadly menace of respiratory disease outbreaks, e-GISRS will provide an even stronger global foundation for the vital surveillance, preparedness and response efforts needed to protect the world from constantly evolving respiratory viruses. |
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