Burden of hearing loss in Africa could rise to 54 million by 2030: WHO report
Stories & Blogs WHOOct 07, 2024(News )About 40 million people live with hearing loss in the African region, but the figure could rise to 54 million by 2030 if urgent measures are not take to address the problem, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report.
Decentralizing testing for rapid mpox detection in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Stories & Blogs WHOOct 04, 2024(Story )To ensure adequate and prompt detection of mpox cases, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is decentralizing laboratory services and accelerating efforts to curb the disease through close coordination with support from partners, including World Health Or
WHO adds an HPV vaccine for single-dose use.
Stories & Blogs WHOOct 04, 2024(News )WHO announced that a fourth WHO-prequalified human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine product, Cecolin® has been confirmed for use in a single-dose schedule.
Assistive technology can revolutionize development, learning and participation: It’s time children everywhere have access.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 25, 2024(Story )Seeing. Hearing. Communicating. Moving freely. Many of us take these for granted. But what if you are a child who experiences difficulties in one, or more, of these areas?
Global childhood immunization levels stalled in 2023, leaving many without life-saving protection.
Stories & Blogs WHOJul 15, 2024(News )New data reveal nearly 3 in 4 infants live in countries where low vaccine coverage is driving measles outbreaks.
Transforming Education: UN Country Teams Leading the Charge
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 11, 2024(Story )Across the globe, we witness the transformative power of education. The UN is firmly committed to ensuring everyone, regardless of background, gender and economic status, has access to quality learning opportunities
Transforming Education: UN Country Teams Leading the Charge
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 11, 2024(Story )Across the globe, we witness the transformative power of education. The UN is firmly committed to ensuring everyone, regardless of background, gender and economic status, has access to quality learning opportunities
UN chief calls for ‘dramatic shift’ to transform education worldwide
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 11, 2024(Story )The global crisis in education needs a “dramatic shift” to shape a more peaceful, sustainable and just world, the UN Secretary-General said.
UN chief calls for ‘dramatic shift’ to transform education worldwide
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 11, 2024(Story )The global crisis in education needs a “dramatic shift” to shape a more peaceful, sustainable and just world, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday.
In world first, Nigeria introduces new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis
Stories & Blogs WHOApr 12, 2024(News )Health workers roll out immunization campaign aiming to reach one million people.