WHO validates Timor-Leste’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization has officially recognized Timor-Leste for successfully eliminating trachoma as a public health concern.
Research
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Pancreatic cancer drug may hold promise for lung cancer as well, early study suggests
New research indicates that a drug recently approved for advanced pancreatic cancer may also show efficacy in treating lung cancer.
Public Health
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Updated COVID-19 vaccines are coming this fall
Health authorities are preparing for the rollout of updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall, raising questions about insurance coverage and accessibility.
Public Health
World Health Organization
Second meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee on the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease
The WHO Emergency Committee met to review the ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo virus epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and issued updated recommendations.
Public Health
World Health Organization
WHO and Africa CDC welcome the allocation of Ebola vaccines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
International health organizations have coordinated the allocation of Ebola vaccines to support containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Wellness
World Health Organization
WHO-Lions Clubs partner to expand mental health services in Jordan and Nepal
A new partnership between the WHO and Lions Clubs aims to increase access to essential mental health services in Jordan and Nepal.