| No images? Click here  Friday, 26 July 2024 | Issue 265  A mother breastfeeds her child in the nutrition stabilization center at Mehoni Primary Hospital, Ethiopia.  Sunday, 28 July World Hepatitis Day World Hepatitis Day, observed on 28 July, raises awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that can cause severe liver disease and cancer. This year's theme is: 'It's time for action'. Deaths from viral hepatitis-related causes are increasing, with around one hepatitis death every 30 seconds. Globally, many do not know their status. Nearly 220 million with hepatitis B are undiagnosed, while nearly 36 million people with hepatitis C are undiagnosed. Yet hepatitis infections and deaths are preventable, through vaccination for babies, testing, cures for hepatitis C and treatment for hepatitis B. Learn more on the campaign page.  Monday, 29 July Global hepatitis webinar – It's time for action! 12.30 to 14.30 CEST Tied to World Hepatitis Day 2024, WHO is organizing a global webinar on the campaign theme It's time for action, and sub-theme Global hepatitis response: Closing the gap towards the 2030 elimination goals. This broad theme highlights the fact that progress and action have stalled and that the global health community needs to get back on track toward viral hepatitis elimination by 2030. Visit the page for further information and registration.  Monday, 29 July New research on intimate partner violence against adolescent girlsNew research will be published on 29 July in the Lancet Child & Adolescent Health on the prevalence of physical and/or sexual violence among adolescent girls, as well as the broader social, economic and cultural factors that increase their risks. The study, which delves into global, regional and country data, shows that alarming numbers of girls are affected by such violence by the time they turn 20 years, indicating a need for preventive actions and targeted support. Partner violence can have devastating impacts on young people’s health, educational achievement, future relationships, and lifelong prospects. It creates risk of injuries, depression, anxiety disorders, unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and many other physical and psychological conditions. The study and associated materials are available on request under embargo (embargo lifts at 23:30 BST on Monday 29th July / 00:30 CEST on Tuesday 30th July). Please write to keenanl@who.int and mediainquiries@who.int to receive a copy. More information: violence against women and its fact sheet  Thursday, 01 August World Breastfeeding Week01 to 07 August 2024 Celebrated every year in the first week of August, this year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme is Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all. The campaign will aim to share relatable experiences from women about breastfeeding and showcase how families, societies, communities and health workers can have the back of every breastfeeding mum. Breastfeeding support includes:
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Friday, July 26, 2024
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