News releases

World Food Safety Day: Food Standards Save Lives

World No Tobacco Day: “We need food, not tobacco”

International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day: Accelerate Region-wide improvements in the nursing and midwifery workforce

World Hand Hygiene Day: Accelerate action together

World Malaria Day 2023: Time to deliver zero malaria – Invest, Innovate, Implement

WHO marks 75 years, emphasizes on Health for All

World TB Day: Yes! We can End TB!

World Oral Health Day: Accelerate action to achieve universal coverage for oral health

International Women’s Day: Achieve access for all women and girls to digital innovations and technologies

World Birth Defects Day: Many birth defects, one voice

World Cancer Day: Close the care gap

World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: Act Now. Act Together. Invest in Neglected Tropical Diseases

International Universal Health Coverage Day: Achieve Health for All through All for Health

World AIDS Day: Equalize to end the AIDS epidemic

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Prevent antimicrobial resistance together

Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action: Together we can end cervical cancer

World Diabetes Day: Educate today to protect tomorrow

World Sight Day: Achieve access for all to quality, inclusive and affordable eye care

World Mental Health Day: Make mental health & well-being for all a priority

World Patient Safety Day: Medication without harm