WHO endorses dual-stain cytology (CINtec PLUS) testing in its cervical cancer prevention guidelines, advancing patient care and underlining Roche’s role in pioneering cervical cancer solutions
Roche’s CINtec PLUS Cytology is the only FDA-approved and CE-marked dual-stain test to triage human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive cervical cancer screening test results Dual-stain biomarkers aid in detection of cervical precancer and may reduce the number of women who undergo unnecessary colposcopy procedures while allowing earlier intervention for those who are at higher risk of developing […]
Governments progress on negotiations for a pandemic agreement to boost global preparedness for future emergencies
20 September 2024 - Geneva, Switzerland -- Government-led negotiations on the world’s first agreement to protect people from future pandemics made significant progress during the latest round of discussions that ended today at the World Health Organization (WHO). Substantive progress on the draft agreement, increased involvement of civil society and non-State actors, and a commitment […]
FIFA and World Health Organization launch global concussion awareness campaign
Suspect and Protect will highlight risks of concussion and provide educational resources for everyone involved at every level of football Knowing the signs and symptoms of suspected concussion and how to protect players can help to make the game safer for all Global campaign is launched in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and […]
WHO and partners establish an access and allocation mechanism for mpox vaccines, treatments, tests
13 September 2024/Geneva -- In coordination with Member States, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners have established an access and allocation mechanism for mpox medical countermeasures including vaccines, treatments and diagnostic tests. The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) will increase access to these tools for people at highest risk and ensure that the limited […]
Around 560 000 children vaccinated in first round of polio campaign in Gaza
Around 560 000 children under ten years old were vaccinated against polio during the first round of an emergency vaccination campaign conducted in three phases from 1-12 September 2024 in the Gaza Strip. The 12-day campaign provided novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) to 558 963 children, following meticulous planning and coordination. This involved […]
WHO prequalifies the first vaccine against mpox
13 September 2024 - The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against mpox to be added to its prequalification list. The prequalification approval is expected to facilitate timely and increased access to this vital product in communities with urgent need, to reduce transmission and help contain the outbreak. […]
WHO analysis highlights vast unmet rehabilitation needs in Gaza
Jerusalem, Cairo, Geneva, 12 September 2024 - At least one quarter or 22 500 of those injured in Gaza by 23 July are estimated to have life-changing injuries that require rehabilitation services now and for years to come, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) analysis of the types of injuries resulting from the ongoing […]
Health Ministry Releases "Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human Resources) 2022-23"
Union Health Secretary, Shri Apurva Chandra released "Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human Resources) 2022-23", an annual publication formerly known as “Rural Health Statistics”, here today. The document has been published since 1992. Highlighting the document as a source of reliable and authentic information on various aspects of National Health Mission (NHM), Shri Apurva […]
High-level mission to Sudan reaffirms WHO commitment, calls for urgent action to address and end the extreme health and humanitarian crisis
Port Sudan, 9 September 2024 -- WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy yesterday concluded a two-day mission to Port Sudan, where they reaffirmed WHO's commitment to reaching all Sudanese in need and called on the international community to urgently act to end the extreme health and humanitarian crisis. During […]
Suspected Mpox case under investigation; patient put under isolation, no cause for alarm
A young male patient, who recently travelled from a country currently experiencing Mpox (monkeypox) transmission, has been identified as a suspect case of Mpox. The patient has been isolated in a designated hospital and is currently stable. Samples from the patient are being tested to confirm the presence of Mpox. The case is being managed […]
