A message from WHO Director-General
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
10 global health issues to track in 2021
2020 was a devastating year for global health. Here are 10 important issues that WHO and partners will support the world to tackle in 2021.
A year without precedent
Science, solutions and solidarity have been WHO’s tools for addressing the biggest health threat of the past century – this is the story of WHO’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Immunity after COVID-19
How long does your immunity last after you recover from COVID-19? Can you get reinfected? Why do you need to continue with preventative measures? Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains on Science in 5.
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of investing in systems to prevent, detect and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. The first ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was held on 27 December 2020.
More than 100 reasons to quit
Quitting tobacco can be challenging, especially with the added social and economic stress that have come as a result of the pandemic. If you are a smoker, here are more than 100 good reasons to make this one of your New Year’s resolutions.
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