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WHO statement on AstraZeneca vaccine
At this time, WHO considers that the benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh its risks and recommends that vaccinations continue.
Don't separate newborns from their mothers during the pandemic
New research shows that the COVID-19 pandemic is severely affecting the quality of care given to small and sick newborns, resulting in unnecessary suffering and deaths.
Janssen vaccine listed for emergency use
WHO listed the COVID-19 vaccine Ad26.COV2.S, developed by Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), for emergency use in all countries and for COVAX roll-out.
Vaccines - when and why?
Why should I get vaccinated and should I be worried about side effects?
One year anniversary of WHO's COVID-19 Health Alert on WhatsApp
Since the launch on 20 March 2020, WHO's WhatsApp service has reached more than 14 million people in 200 countries and in 20 languages.
COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund marks first anniversary
The fund has raised more than US$ 242 million from more than 661 000 individuals, corporations, and other organizations to support WHO and partners’ global COVID-19 response.
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Ageism is a global challenge
Every second person in the world is believed to hold ageist attitudes – leading to poorer physical and mental health and reduced quality of life for older persons, costing societies billions of dollars each year, according to a new United Nations report on ageism.
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