WHO | Week Ahead for media - 11 July 2025

No images? Click here 11 July 2025 | Issue 312   Subscribe to receive this weekly update   8-month-old baby boy receives a measles vaccine shot as part of the government's immunization campaign addressing measles outbreaks across Viet Nam. Credit: © WHO / Loan Tran Conflict in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory WHO work on mpox Latest news from WHO and WHO events page 13 - 17 July WHO at the 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science WHO will participate in the 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science, taking place in Kigali, Rwanda and online, from 13 - 17 July 2025. WHO has a prominent presence throughout IAS 2025 – from the opening ceremony and plenary sessions to community engagement with people living with or affected by HIV. At this year’s conference, WHO will showcase major new guidelines and normative work across HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care and service delivery. More information: WHO @ IAS 2025 14 – 23 July WHO at the High-Level Political Forum 2025 The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be convened in New York from 14-23 July, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council.  The theme of the HLPF is “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind.” More information Tuesday, 15 July WHO/UNICEF estimates on national child immunization coverage  On 15 July, WHO and UNICEF will release the latest Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC) -– the world’s largest and most comprehensive dataset on childhood immunization trends for vaccinations against 14 diseases across 195 countries. An embargoed press briefing will be held on Monday, 14 July at 13.00 GMT/15.00 CEST.  A media advisory with additional information and dial-in details was shared with journalists on 9 July. Journalists can request embargoed materials or interviews with the experts by writing to mediainquiries@who.int (embargo lifts at 00.01 GMT / 02.01 CEST on Tuesday, 15 July 2025). ********** Celebrating 20 Years of the WHO FCTC – Tobacco Control for Sustainable Development This virtual side event on Tuesday, 15 July at 9:00–10:00 am EDT / 15:00–16:00 CEST on the margins of the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development commemorates two decades of impact, offering a platform to reflect on progress, discuss ongoing challenges, and reaffirm commitment to tobacco control and public health.  With 183 Parties — representing 90% of the global population — the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) has galvanized cooperation among governments, UN agencies, and civil society, setting a precedent for multilateral action. It will reaffirm the WHO FCTC as a key driver of SDG 3, with Target 3.a, recognizing that reducing tobacco use is vital to tackling noncommunicable diseases and promoting equitable, sustainable development. More information Wednesday,16 July Uniting against mycetoma: innovative solutions, urgent action Join this webinar at 14:00 - 16:00 Cairo Time (13:00 - 15:00 CEST), where leading experts will spotlight this neglected disease and explain why advancing research, raising awareness and strengthening prevention efforts are critical to ending the suffering mycetoma causes. Mycetoma is a slow-moving but destructive infectious disease that begins in the subcutaneous tissues and can invade the skin, deep tissues, muscle and bone. Caused by more than 70 microorganisms of bacterial or fungal origin, mycetoma thrives in tropical and subtropical environments where thorn injuries are common. More information   Thursday,17 July Prevention and control of snakebite envenoming - a series of 3 webinars Snakebite envenoming (SBE) is a significant public health issue in the WHO South-East Asia Region, affecting millions annually and causing tens of thousands of deaths. The region is a biodiversity hotspot for venomous snakes, and the intersection of human activities with snake habitats increases the risk of snakebites. The Regional Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (2022–2030) aims to reduce snakebite-related deaths and disabilities by 50% by 2030 through comprehensive strategies involving community engagement, improved access to treatment and enhanced surveillance. Join our webinars on 17 July, 24 July and 31 July.  More information ********** Working for Health 2030 webinar 5: Protecting Mental Health and Preventing Burnout in Health and Care Workers The fifth in this year's Working for Health 2030 webinar series co-hosted by WHO and NHS England, this seminar on 17 July from 12:00 – 14:00 CEST examines the prevalence of mental health issues and burnout among health and care workers, focusing on organisational and systemic drivers. More information ********** Webinar: Launch of WHO’s Science and Policy Summaries (SPS) on Air Quality, Energy and Health Air pollution is a universal health risk. The World Health Organization (WHO) will launch the first phase of its new Science and Policy Summaries (SPS) on Air Quality, Energy and Health. These summaries provide concise overviews of current knowledge and evidence on topics related to air quality, energy access, climate change, and health. The launch webinar is at 14:00 CEST on 17 July.  More information Stories of interest: WHO actively responds to anthrax epidemic in the DRC -- 2 July 2025 On the front line of hope: Angola's fight against cholera -- 24 June 2025 How summer heat impacts health and how to #KeepCool -- 23 June 2025   WHO events here Sign up for our newsletters here Check out the WHO series, Science in 5 Catch a series that debunks misinformation around WHO and public health, Plot Twist Access WHO photos available for media use here WHO media contacts: mediainquiries@who.int You are receiving this NO-REPLY email because you are included on a WHO mail list. If you have been forwarded this update you can click here to subscribe. Do not reply to media@campaign.who.int as it is an unmonitored mailbox. Journalists may write to mediainquiries@who.int.         Share    Tweet    Share    Forward  World Health Organization, Avenue Appia 20, 1202 Geneva 27, Switzerland  Unsubscribe