| No images? Click here  Friday, 09 February 2024 | Issue 241 Credit: WHO / Billy Miaroni  Saturday, 10 FebruaryClosing press conference of the Tenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control10 February, Panama City, Panama and online, time TBD The Tenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FTCT) will close on Saturday, 10 February 2024. A hybrid press conference (in person and online) will be held after the official closing, to brief the journalists on COP10 outcomes. The precise time will be communicated closer to the event. Media contact: mediafctc@who.int  Monday, 12 FebruaryThird Session of the Meeting of the Parties (MOP3) to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products12 to 15 February, Panama City, Panama The Third Session of the Meeting of the Parties (MOP3) to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products will open on Monday, 12 February in Panama City, Panama (MOP3 agenda). The opening ceremony and the closing press conference will be live streamed on the MOP3 pages, while daily updates for journalists will be posted on the MOP3 pages under press/media. Further information for the media can be found here. For questions and interview requests, please contact mediafctc@who.int International Epilepsy DayInternational Epilepsy Day, celebrated each year on the 2nd Monday of February, is an opportunity to raise awareness of epilepsy, what it is, how it can be treated, and what is needed to ensure all people living with epilepsy can access the treatment they need. Around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. WHO and partners are working to improve care and support for people living with epilepsy by targeting poor access to medicines, lack of knowledge of epilepsy care, the impacts of stigma and discrimination, and under-investment in epilepsy research. Also see: fact sheet  Tuesday, 13 FebruaryUniversal Health and Preparedness Review: First Global Peer Review13 and 14 February 2024 The first pilot global peer review of Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) will take place in Geneva, on 13 and 14 February. The Central African Republic, Portugal and Thailand will present the findings of their national reports reviewing how well prepared they are – across sectors - for health emergencies; and will engage in a dialogue with other Member States. The UHPR is a new, voluntary and transparent peer review mechanism, that aims to establish a regular dialogue between Member States and increase accountability and transparency among countries for better health emergency preparedness. More information: https://www.who.int/emergencies/operations/universal-health---preparedness-review  Thursday, 15 FebruaryRelease of Guidelines for drinking-water quality: small water supplies, together with a Sanitary inspection packageThe new publications provide practical guidance for improvements towards safe and sustainable drinking-water services for people served by the full diversity of small water supplies. They build on over 60 years of guidance by WHO on drinking-water quality and safety, and together update and supersede WHO’s 1997 guidance addressing the surveillance and control of community supplies. Embargoed copies will be available on 14 February upon request to osseirann@who.int and mediainquiries@who.int. The publications will be available on 15 February at the following links:
Further information about WHO drinking-water guidelines: https://www.who.int/teams/environment-climate-change-and-health/water-sanitation-and-health/water-safety-and-quality/drinking-water-quality-guidelines  Friday, 16 February Online background briefing for journalists on cancer, e-cigarettes, and road traffic crashes14.30 to 15.30 CET, online Please join us for an hour session with time for Q&A with experts on:
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