Plastic pollution a global threat to human rights, say UN experts
GENEVA – UN experts said today the legally binding global instrument on plastic pollution, now in…
Urgent need for human rights-based climate action
With COP29 in Baku now in its second – and final – week, UN Human…
Special Rapporteur urges greater inclusion of persons with disabilities in global development efforts
NEW YORK – Urgent action is needed to ensure the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities…
Better use of vaccines could reduce antibiotic use by 2.5 billion doses annually, says WHO
More investment in vaccines could avert deaths due to antimicrobial resistance, reduce antibiotic use and…
The International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the World Health Organization step up cooperation on pandemic preparedness
The Heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the…
WHO adds an HPV vaccine for single-dose use
WHO announced that a fourth WHO-prequalified human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine product, Cecolin® has been confirmed…
Securing adolescent health and well-being today is vital for the health of future generations – WHO
Increased investment is urgently needed to address evolving health risks and meet the mental and…
Tune in to EDQM On Air to get your dose of information on European public health
We are excited to announce the launch of EDQM On Air, the first podcast from the…
Report highlights inadequate healthcare access for LGBTI people, recommends solutions
A new Council of Europe report “Right to the Highest Attainable Standard of Health and Access to…
Application of artificial intelligence in healthcare
The impact of AI on the ′patient-doctor′ relationship is the focus of a new report by the…