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WHO certifies Azerbaijan and Tajikistan as malaria-free
<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Azerbaijan and Tajikistan for achieving elimination of malaria in their territories. The certification
Read more.WHO steps up the Director-General’s flagship initiative to combat tuberculosis
On the occasion on World TB Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is announcing the expanded scope of the WHO
Read more.Our lifetime opportunity to enable water, sanitation and hygiene for all
<p>As the historic United Nations Water Conference commences today – the first in nearly 50 years – the World Health
Read more.Youth self-poisonings, accidental illicit-drug ingestions soared after COVID-19 onset
The rate of suicide attempts through poisoning rose 30% in 2021 over prepandemic (2019) rates.
Read more.WHO elevates XBB.1.16 to variant of interest as levels rise in US and other countries
The subvariant could spread globally and fuel increased cases, due its growth advantage and immune escape properties.
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