Every move counts towards better health
Up to 5 million deaths a year could be averted if the global population was more active. At a time when many people are home bound due to COVID-19, new WHO Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour, emphasize that everyone, of all ages and abilities, can be physically active and that every type of movement counts.
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Join 16 days of action to prevent all forms of violence against women
Globally 1 in 3 women experience physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime, mostly by an intimate partner. This is a stark reminder of the scale of gender inequality and discrimination against women.
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A look inside laboratories responding to COVID-19
WHO is helping countries boost testing capacity for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This includes supporting laboratories around the world. Here’s a glimpse at some of that work.
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How can we celebrate the holidays safely? Who are the high risk members in our families and communities and how can we keep them safe? What about travel during the holidays? WHO’s Chief Scientist explains in Science in 5.
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Water or swimming does not transmit the COVID-19 virus
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