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World AIDS Day 2022
On 1 December, World AIDS Day 2022, WHO is calling on global leaders and citizens to boldly recognize and address the inequalities that are holding back progress in attaining the global goal to end AIDS by 2030.
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Injuries and violence are causing 1 in 12 deaths
Injuries and violence take the lives of some 12 000 people around the world each day. Three of the top 5 causes of death among people aged 5–29 years are injury related, namely road traffic injuries, homicide and suicide.
Microbes are becoming resistant to antibiotics
Microbes like bacteria, fungus and viruses are becoming resistant to medicines like antibiotics. WHO has declared antimicrobial resistance as a global health and developmental threat. How can we stop antimicrobial resistance?
WHO recommends new name for monkeypox
Following a series of consultations with global experts, WHO will begin using a new preferred term “mpox” as a synonym for monkeypox. Both names will be used simultaneously for one year while “monkeypox” is phased out.
Republic of Korea has the highest WHO level for regulation of medicines and vaccines
WHO has formally assessed the medical product regulatory authorities of 33 countries, of which only the Republic of Korea is listed as attaining this level in regulation for both locally produced as well as imported medicines and vaccines.
