WHO Director-General's remarks at the Emergency Meeting of the United Nations Security Council – 10 November 2023
EPI-WIN webinar: Preventing epidemics and pandemics through One Health in practice - Voices from One Health professionals
ECDC and WHO launch new surveillance tool for respiratory viruses to improve early detection
Diphtheria-Guinea
Top donor Germany signs major contribution to WHO for health emergencies; signs host agreement for WHO pandemic hub
WHO EPI-WIN webinar: Ready to respond to an outbreak of Ebola or Marburg disease - what's new in WHO Infection Prevention and Control guidelines?
Measles and rubella vaccine arrives in Kyrgyzstan to help stop measles outbreak
WHO launches toolkit for schools to create a tobacco- and nicotine-free environment
We must work together to protect future generations from the impacts of pandemic: UK statement at the UN Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response High-level Meeting
WHO welcomes historic commitment by world leaders for greater collaboration, governance and investment to prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics
Multi-country outbreak of cholera, External situation report #8 - 2 November 2023
Seventh meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) for a WHO instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response
UKHSA strategic plan 2023 to 2026: executive summary
Outbreak Analytics and Disease Modeling Network
New analysis confirms world seeing an upsurge of cholera
WHO releases step by step guide to help countries develop their national genomic surveillance strategy for pathogens with pandemic and epidemic potential
Suspected triple outbreak of typhoid fever, shigellosis and cholera – Congo
Polio outbreak in Ukraine closed – a success story for public health despite extreme challenges of war
Annual meeting of ECDC's National Focal Points (NFP) for Preparedness and Response, and for Threat detection, EWRS and IHR
Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report#28 – 19 September 2023
Annual meeting of Strategic & Technical Advisory Group on Infectious Hazards with Pandemic and Epidemic Potential (STAG-IH) - 2023
Strengthening preparedness and response at Indonesia and Timor-Leste border crossings
Global Research and Innovations Forum: Building the world's resilience against future outbreaks and pandemics
Rabies outbreak response: Accelerating a One Health approach in East Nusa Tenggara
Respiratory Disease Season Outlook
Workshop on social and behavioural sciences for preparedness and response to infectious disease outbreaks
Africa CDC and France sign Memorandum Of Understanding to Strengthen Public Health Systems in Africa – Africa CDC
Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Health Departments | Antibiotic Use | CDC
ECDC publishes epidemiological update on increased COVID-19 transmission, SARS-CoV-2 variants, and public health considerations for autumn 2023
Epidemiological update: COVID-19 transmission in the EU/EEA, SARS-CoV-2 variants, and public health considerations for Autumn 2023
Communique on SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 sub-variant – Africa CDC
Respiratory Virus Toolkit
Communicable disease threats report, 8-14 October 2023, week 41
WHO announces the release of ScreenTB - a web-based tool to help countries prioritize action for TB screening and prevention
Catch-up immunization and multiple injections in the middle of an outbreak situation
Bringing hope to communities: WHO installs new module clinic for primary health care in Kharkiv region
West Nile virus - human cases, 12 July 2023
Influenza A(H5N1) in cats – Poland
Africa CDC Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027 – Africa CDC
Epidemiological update: Echovirus 11 infections in neonates
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework
Africa CDC, WHO and RKI Launch a Health Security Partnership to Strengthen Disease Surveillance in Africa
Spread of multidrug-resistant Shigella in EU/EEA among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men
Launch of the Southern Africa Regional Integrated Surveillance and Laboratory Network (RISLNET) – Africa CDC
Nipah Virus Infection - India
African vaccine manufacturing capacity – Africa CDC
Vulnerable? Vaccinate. Protecting the unprotected from COVID-19 and influenza
Public health and emergency workforce roadmap steering committee endorses tools, commits to action in Rome - ISS
Recognition of Bhutan's National Reference Laboratory as a National Influenza Centre in the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System.
Welcoming a new era for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness in the Western Balkans and the Republic of Moldova
London at risk of measles outbreaks with modelling estimating tens of thousands of cases
Weekly epidemiological update on COVID-19 - 13 July 2023
Bringing mpox vaccination, health advice and care closer to people living with HIV in France: spotlight on the work of AIDES
Diagnostics laboratory emergency use listing
Donors making a difference: building stronger health systems
Air pollution: The invisible health threat
Leadership in Emergencies learning journey completed by new AFRO cohort
Interview with Malawi Minister of Health, Honourable Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, MP – Africa CDC
Lessons Learnt from the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) Outbreak in Tanzania – Africa CDC
Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) – Africa CDC
MMWR Weekly COVID-19 Briefing
Enterovirus-Echovirus 11 Infection - the European Region
Announcing the Release Candidate of WHO Digital Open Rule Integrated cause of death Selection (DORIS) tool
Notes from the Field: Scrub Typhus Outbreak — Los Lagos ...
Multi-country outbreak of cholera, External situation report #4 - 6 July 2023
One year of health emergency support in Ukraine: WHO Ukraine launches its annual report
Combating antimicrobial resistance through healthcare facility and poultry farm assessments
Introducing rapid social listening and infodemic insights for action: WHO and UNICEF launch manual on 6 steps to build an infodemic insights report
18 million doses of first-ever malaria vaccine allocated to 12 African countries for 2023–2025: Gavi, WHO and UNICEF
Reduced Odds of Mpox-Associated Hospitalization...
Stopping an Outbreak: Polio Response in Mozambique
Situation report: Greater Horn of Africa food insecurity and health - grade 3 emergency: 1 February — 31 March 2023
All secondary school pupils eligible for free flu vaccine
Africa CDC Renews its Commitment to Reduce Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Outbreaks in Africa – Africa CDC
WHO/Europe releases new software to support country assessment of the health benefits of policies to mitigate climate change
Learning and sharing: Nepal's study visit to Indonesia for disaster preparedness and public health emergencies
Strengthening cross-sector collaboration: Implementing joint risk assessment (JRA) for prevention and control of zoonotic diseases in One Health Approach
Combating Dengue Outbreak and Addressing Overlapping Challenges with COVID-19
Plan, prepare, act: Government of Canada launches first National Adaptation Strategy - Canada.ca
Novel vaccines may help quell polio outbreaks
CDC Awaits Clinical Specimen from Fatal Variant Flu Case in Brazil | CDC
New WHO AI tool invites people to counter online promotion of unhealthy products
WHO Partners Forum highlights importance of sustainable funding for tackling emergencies, climate change and better health for all
Notes from the Field: Emergence of an Mpox Cluster ...
Increasing risk of mosquito-borne diseases in EU/EEA following spread of Aedes species
Dr Vanessa Kerry appointed as WHO Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health
World No Tobacco Day 2023 Awards - Celebrating Remarkable Achievements for Thailand
Early success in health system recovery in Ukraine, new WHO report highlights
Screening newborns for deadly immune disease saves lives
HPV vaccination programme moves to single dose from September 2023
Reducing Road Crash Deaths in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Building resilient systems where health and justice meet
Over six million disabled people start receiving £150 Cost of Living payment
Conference Report: 2nd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA2022) – Africa CDC
CDC - Parasites - Laboratory Science
Countries set out way forward for continued negotiations on global agreement on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response
Influenza A(H1N1) variant virus - Brazil
WHO/Europe explores collaborations to improve quality of health information online
World Refugee Day 2023 in the WHO European Region: health inclusion and solutions for refugees and host communities
How Schools Can Support HIV Testing Among Adolescents | CDC
Small islands agree bold plan of action on health and climate crises
Genomic Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Variants: Circulation ...
Clearing the air – the introduction of Glasgow's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) - Our blog - Public Health Scotland
The Mass COVID-19 vaccination Campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo reaches over 300,000 people – Africa CDC
Dracunculiasis (Guinea-worm disease)
Government takes action to strengthen local care systems
Cross-border cooperation in subnational settings discussed at the 17th Public Health World Congress in Rome
Candida auris: update to management guidance
Training to build community capacity to meaningfully engage in mpox response
Monthly operational update on health emergencies - May 2023
WHO steps up its humanitarian response in southern Ukraine following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam
Frontline health facilities faltering without water, sanitation, hygiene and electricity – WHO, UNICEF new report
Antimicrobial resistance expected to cause 5.2 million deaths in the Western Pacific by 2030
With the international public health emergency ending, WHO/Europe launches its transition plan for COVID-19
Focus on unvaccinated children, strengthen routine immunization capacities: WHO
Dowden: world-class crisis capabilities deployed to defeat biological threats of tomorrow
Antiviral treatment for avian influenza
Equatorial Guinea declares the end of Marburg Virus Disease – Africa CDC
Toward a deeper understanding of long COVID
Marburg virus disease - Equatorial Guinea
Strengthening Malaria Diagnosis: WHO Thailand Spearheads the External Competence Assessment of Malaria Microscopists (ECAMM) for Enhanced Quality Control
Marburg virus disease outbreak in Equatorial Guinea
Who Do We Leave Behind? Insights on community, human rights, and gender issues in malaria elimination
Surveillance to Track Progress Toward Polio Eradication — ...
Stakeholders meet in WHO to review progress towards elimination of human African trypanosomiasis
Epidemic Intelligence, the italian experts join the new Who platform - ISS
The DURABLE project against epidemics - ISS
Simulation Exercises and emergency preparedness: An interview with Dr Muhammed Al Azebi
England on track to end new HIV transmissions by 2030
Summer Could Bring a Surge of New Mpox Cases
NAM President Victor Dzau Emphasizes Sustainable Regional Vaccine Manufacturing for Global Health Security - National Academy of Medicine
Assessment of polio outbreak response in Ukraine brings country major step closer to official closure of the outbreak
11 smallest countries in WHO European Region adopt landmark statement committing to key actions to improve people's health
Insights from Malawi's Deep Dive of the Integrated Disease Surveillance System | IANPHI | Atlanta GA
WHO and the UK hone their collaboration against pandemics, other health threats
The European Commission and WHO launch landmark digital health initiative to strengthen global health security
Developing a global research agenda for public health and social measures: Research priorities for COVID-19
Marburg virus disease - the United Republic of Tanzania
Government of Canada and partners invest $9 million to research policy solutions to transform our health systems - Canada.ca
CDC supports Early Care and Education Providers
International Exchange Study Visit for improved and Strengthened Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System in Africa – Africa CDC
Covid-19: WHO treaty on future pandemics is being watered down, warn health leaders
Avian Influenza A(H5N1) - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
WHO releases data.who.int
Strengthening influenza preparedness through an OpenWHO online course
Investing, innovating and implementing actions for zero malaria
WHO launches global network to detect and prevent infectious disease threats
New WHO report highlights progress, but also remaining gaps, in ensuring a robust pipeline of antibiotic treatments to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Progress Toward Poliomyelitis ...
Monthly operational update on health emergencies - April 2023
Covid-19: WHO declares end of global health emergency
The Transition Beyond the Acute Phase of COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa – Africa CDC
Marburg virus disease - Equatorial Guinea and the United Republic of Tanzania
NIH study identifies features of Long COVID neurological symptoms
Update on Wild Poliovirus Type 1 Outbreak...
Tick-borne encephalitis detection in England
Autumn vaccination campaigns focused on older age groups and other high-risk populations are key to decrease impact of COVID-19
Strengthening infectious disease control in Ukraine
Drug resistant fungus is spreading in US long term care facilities and hospitals, warns CDC
The health workforce crisis in Europe is no longer a looming threat – it is here and now. The Bucharest Declaration charts a way forward
Strengthening Cholera Response Efforts in Malawi | CDC
Republic of Tanzania declares Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) Outbreak – Africa CDC
Emergence of extensively drug-resistant Shigella sonnei strain in France
Conducting after-action reviews of the public health response to COVID-19
WHO signs partnership agreement with MapAction
Measles – Nepal
WHO publishes recommendations on two new types of insecticide-treated nets
Influenza Update N° 440
COVID-19 vaccination is rising in many vulnerable African communities thanks to EU-funded, WHO-led project
Containing an Outbreak Seoul Hantavirus in Wisconsin | ORR | CDC
H5N1: Has there been human-to-human transmission, and do we have a vaccine?
Cluster of avian influenza in Cambodia
Cholera: World Health Organization warns of rising cases in Africa
First-of-its-kind WHO/Europe course puts health workforce and leadership at the heart of health system recovery
Collaborating to Strengthen Surveillance Systems Worldwide | Division of Global Health Protection | Global Health | CDC
Climate Changes Health: Extreme Weather
Avian Influenza A (H5N1) - Cambodia
H5N1 Update: Two Human H5N1 Cases in Cambodia | Avian Influenza (Flu)
Flu Vaccine Provided Substantial Protection This Season
U.S. Wastewater Data | Mpox | Poxvirus | CDC
EPI-WIN webinar: Influenza vaccines: what makes them work
Mpox: Clinicians identify severe form with high mortality in advanced HIV patients
Camco partners with the Pacific Community to support sustainable development in the Pacific
H5N1: Do we need to worry about the latest bird flu outbreaks?
NIH RECOVER research identifies potential long COVID disparities
Covid-19: Evusheld is unlikely to prevent infection with current or future variants, NICE concludes
As the mpox "emergency" continues, the United Kingdom shows how achieving and sustaining disease elimination has to be the next priority
NIH trial to evaluate Shionogi antiviral in adults hospitalized with COVID-19
Lingering symptoms common after COVID hospitalization
Press Release on Marburg Virus Disease in Equatorial Guinea – Africa CDC
Covid-19: WHO treaty hopes to overcome "catastrophic failures" of pandemic response
Maldives: leading the way to sustainable environmental health
Member States guide direction of polio transition post-2023
WHO in collaboration with IATA have trained trainers on the shipping of infectious substances
Immediate and targeted catch-up vaccination needed to avert measles resurgence
Pediatric flu deaths top 100 this season; most unvaccinated
Cholera
Measles – South Sudan
Cholera: Malawi is in grip of its deadliest outbreak
Influenza Update N° 438
Measles – Paraguay
Launch of global individual patient data platform for tuberculosis treatment
Update 83: The Global Influenza Outbreak - What we are doing and what it means for pandemic influenza
Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19 Case Incidence Rates ...
Three years of pandemic learning response: reaching learners across the world with life-saving health knowledge
Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report#14- 19 January 2023
Covid-19: What do we know about XBB.1.5 and should we be worried?
Human infection caused by avian influenza A(H5) - Ecuador
Experimental HIV vaccine regimen safe but ineffective, study finds
8th WHO Technical Taskforce: Defeating Meningitis by 2030 – A Global Road Map
COVID-19 PCR testing network scaled down
WHO announces plans to establish a TB Vaccine Accelerator Council
Weekly influenza update, week 1, January 2023
ECDC assesses risk to the EU/EEA associated with Omicron XBB1.5 sub-lineage
WHO updates COVID-19 guidelines on masks, treatments and patient care
On polio last case anniversary, WHO calls on countries in South-East Asia to accelerate measures to also eliminate measles
Online training on tuberculosis laboratory biosafety
Developing mucosal vaccines for respiratory viruses
Outliving the virus: various reasons for COVID-19 vaccination
EASA/ECDC provide guidelines for aviation as part of European response to COVID-19 developments in China
Paxlovid reduces serious risks from Omicron variants
UKHSA begins testing arrivals from China to enhance detection of new variants
Cancer and COVID-19 | CDC
Varicella vaccine (live): PGD template
Engaging Community Leaders in Zambia's COVID-19 Response
Precautionary and temporary measures to improve COVID surveillance from China
NIH funds eight studies to advance rapid diagnosis of COVID-19-related inflammatory syndrome in children
Protecting the workforce through influenza and COVID-19 vaccination: perspectives from Greece
England and Wales see rise in excess deaths amid flu surge
Advisory group urges countries to prioritize protecting the most vulnerable with COVID-19 vaccination and integrate COVID-19 vaccination into routine health-care strategies
NIH launches Home Test to Treat, a pilot COVID-19 telehealth program
NIH study links specific outdoor air pollutants to asthma attacks in urban children
With CDC Support, Uganda Improves Emergency Medical Services During COVID-19 Pandemic | CDC
TAG-VE statement on the 3rd January meeting on the COVID-19 situation in China
Communique on the Sudden Increase in COVID-19 Cases driven by the Omicron BF.7 Variants – Africa CDC
COVID-19 vaccine for children after MIS-C appears safe
Covid-19: Doctors are asked to help track variants among people arriving from China
Covid-19: China stops counting cases as models predict a million or more deaths
Impact of surge in China COVID-19 cases on epidemiological situation in EU/EEA
Back to school advice issued amid high levels of flu, COVID-19 and scarlet fever
WHO meets with Chinese officials on current COVID-19 situation
Precautionary and temporary measures introduced to improve Covid surveillance from China
Solomon Islands Medical Assistance Team and WHO rapidly deploy to support Temotu Province's COVID-19 outbreak response
WHO trains thousands of health care workers in mass casualty and trauma care amid the war
Health workers in North Macedonia urge vulnerable people: get vaccinated against seasonal influenza
HIV prevention, diagnosis and care for Ukrainian refugees in Poland
Uganda Treats COVID-19 Patients in National Soccer Stadium | CDC
U.S. CDC in Uganda and Partners Bring COVID-19 Vaccines to Local Populations | CDC
Scarlet fever infections rise to nearly 30 000, UKHSA reports
One Health Joint Plan of Action launched and presented by WHO and the Quadripartite partners
One Health in G20 countries
Covid-19: Molnupiravir does not cut hospital admissions or deaths in vaccinated people at high risk, trial finds
Gift yourself a life-saving vaccine this Christmas holiday
Do you take antibiotics only when prescribed by your doctor? A population-based survey in Armenia asks questions to raise awareness
Papua New Guinea: The one-on-one personal approach goes to work for COVID-19 protection
Regulatory approval of COVID-19 vaccine VidPrevtyn Beta
Sanofi Pasteur COVID-19 vaccine authorised by MHRA
WHO Information Meeting on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for Use in the 2023-2024 Northern Hemisphere Influenza Season
North Macedonia's caravan: bringing COVID-19 vaccines and information about influenza and other vaccines to communities
Mask and outbreak guidance updated in care settings
South-East Asia stakeholder forum for pandemic influenza preparedness
EMFLU 2.0: improved flu data sharing in the Eastern Mediterranean
CDC Expands Updated COVID-19 Vaccines to Include Children Ages 6 Months through 5 Years
Building prevention and control capacities in Chile and Guatemala
A Saudi Arabian journey in influenza surveillance
US & UK National Medical Academies Commit to Action on Climate Change & Call for Action by World Health Leaders - National Academy of Medicine
ECDC organises epidemic intelligence and rapid risk assessment training in Armenia
Zoonotic diseases and foodborne outbreaks on the rise, but still below pre-pandemic levels
Risk of severe pressure on healthcare systems due to RSV, flu and COVID-19 co-circulation
Intensified circulation of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and associated hospital burden in the EU/EEA
CDC collaborates with South Africa to strengthen border health during COVID-19 l CDC
Pregnant People Hit Hard By Flu But Many Remain Unvaccinated
Ebola trial candidate vaccines arrive in Uganda in record 79 days after outbreak declared
Covid-19: Winter surge feared as China lurches away from zero covid
Ukraine endorses roadmap on mental health during the war
ECDC and EMA collaborate on vaccine safety and effectiveness monitoring studies
Moving WHO guidance on antibiotics into the heart of clinical practice
WHO member states agree to draft international pandemic accord
Report signals increasing resistance to antibiotics in bacterial infections in humans and need for better data
The European Union and WHO further enhance their partnership for stronger pandemic preparedness and response
UKHSA publishes strategy outlining plans to eliminate mpox transmission
Despite continued impact of COVID-19, malaria cases and deaths remained stable in 2021
WHO trains hundreds of health-care workers to reduce number of health-care associated infections in Ukraine
Haiti: Hospitals face critical oxygen shortages and warn of lack of fluids to treat cholera
In Denmark, people roll up their sleeves for seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines
Increase of reported diphtheria cases among migrants in Europe due to Corynebacterium diphtheriae, 2022
Africa CDC convenes public health officials and experts to prepare the continent to respond to future outbreaks – Africa CDC
WHO Global and Regional technical meeting on addressing NCDs in emergencies
NHS facing "perfect storm" as flu admissions rise 40% in a week
Getting vaccines to those who need them most: Albania launches autumn influenza campaign and begins to roll out COVID-19 booster doses
COVID-19 disruptions in HIV testing and prevention highlight need for innovation and investment before the next public health emergency
Joint statement - Influenza season epidemic kicks off early in Europe as concerns over RSV rise and COVID-19 is still a threat
The Republic of Korea to Donate First Batch of Mpox Vaccine to Africa – Africa CDC
CDC Changes Monkeypox Terminology to Mpox | 2022 | Dear Colleague Letters | NCHHSTP | CDC
WHO, WIPO, WTO to hold technical symposium on response, preparedness to future pandemics
CDC planning wastewater testing for polio in select communities
Third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) for a WHO instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response
Covid-19: Protests against lockdowns in China reignite amid crackdown
Organization Gets Community Members to Play Key Role in Getting People Vaccinated | CDC
Concern over low rate of 2 to 3 year olds getting the flu vaccine
Investigating Salmonella and Wild Songbirds: A One Health Approach | One Health | CDC
Chemical and Biological Deliberate Events
WHO and U.S. Government donate mobile laboratory to Ukraine to strengthen infectious disease control
Diphtheria: Home Office ignored offer of help to manage migrant centre outbreak, say public health leaders
WHO supports Ukrainian health-care system as winter approaches
Nepal takes the lead, completes novel training initiative to address antimicrobial resistance
Putting monkeypox front and centre: two journalists explain the importance of continuing to talk about the outbreak
Health experts collaborate to provide support to Tuvalu amidst COVID-19 outbreak
Women leaders in North Macedonia build trust in COVID-19 vaccination
One year since the emergence of COVID-19 virus variant Omicron
Quadripartite welcomes new political commitments in fight against antimicrobial resistance
Eligible people urged to get vaccinated as flu season officially under way
KOICA & WHO highlight progress fighting antimicrobial resistance and future opportunities
‘Mass testing' linked to 25% cut in covid-19 related hospital admissions | BMJ
Measles is now "an imminent threat" globally, WHO and CDC warn
The first meeting of the multisectoral committee on antimicrobial resistance is held
RSV virus expected to add pressure on hospitals in many EU/EEA countries this season
Monkeypox: Single dose of smallpox vaccine offers 78% protection, UKHSA reports
Together We Can Improve How We Use Antibiotics and Antifungals | TATFAR | Antibiotic/Antimicrobial Resistance | CDC
Consultation launched to protect patients from silent pandemic of antimicrobial resistance
NIH establishes website for self-reporting COVID-19 test results
Monkeypox response in Europe
UKHSA finds vaccination offers strong protection against monkeypox
Food Safety Newsletter: Antibiotic Awareness Week
COP27: Countries agree "loss and damage" fund to help poorer countries hit by climate disasters
WHO to identify pathogens that could cause future outbreaks and pandemics
New data shows 148 severe antibiotic-resistant infections a day in 2021
1 in 3 use antibiotics without prescription, WHO/Europe's study shows
Responding to malaria in urban areas: a new framework from WHO and UN-Habitat
Covid-19: "Grotesque inequity" that only a quarter of paxlovid courses go to poorer countries
Fiji, the UN and partners deploy medical personnel and supplies in solidarity with Tuvalu's COVID-19 response effort
12th meeting of the European Environment and Health Task Force
ASPHER - ASPHER Climate Action through Public Health Education & Training
Covid-19: Is the UK still tracking the virus—and other questions answered
Quadripartite launches a new platform to tackle antimicrobial resistance threat to human and animal health and ecosystems
WHO/ECDC report: antimicrobial resistance a serious threat to patient safety in European Region
Tackling emerging antimalarial drug resistance in Africa
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Prevent antimicrobial resistance together
New study details work-related COVID-19 exposure among non-healthcare workers
Africa CDC, in collaboration with ASLM, FIND, and CHAI, launched a Consultative Workshop on Revised COVID-19 Testing and Surveillance Strategy – Africa CDC
NHS COVID-19 app statistics
35 000 annual deaths from antimicrobial resistance in the EU/EEA
Studies provide latest ‘real world' evidence on effectiveness of covid-19 treatments | BMJ
We should be proud of our pandemic response in the Pacific – let's build upon it to save lives now and in future
European Region's 20th year of polio-free status confirmed – but there is no room for complacency
Covid-19: China eases rules amid rise in cases
Antibiotic Resistance, Food, and Food Animals
CDC South Africa supports vaccination against COVID-19 | CDC
Covid-19: NICE rejects five treatments over uncertain evidence and price in draft guidance
USAID and WHO Provide US $2 million in Medical Supplies to Fight COVID-19 and Other Diseases
Regional meeting on the implementation of the Tuberculosis Action Plan for the WHO European Region 2023–2030 for high-priority countries
Vaccination after SARS-CoV-2 infection linked to a decrease in long covid symptoms | BMJ
Covid-19: Funding for pandemic preparedness being "sucked away" by war in Ukraine
New Study Shows Benefits of Flu Vaccination During Pregnancy
Vaccine access: World's poorest people suffer at the hands of free market dynamics, says WHO
USAAW 2022: Focusing on Prevention
Donors making a difference: Climate change and its impact on health
WHO releases first data on global vaccine market since COVID-19
Covid-19: Evusheld protects the most vulnerable patients, analysis shows
World Leaders Launch Forests and Climate Leaders' Partnership to accelerate momentum to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030
Statement – Climate change is already killing us, but strong action now can prevent more deaths
US faces triple epidemic of flu, RSV, and covid
Bird Flu in Pets and Other Animals | Avian Influenza (Flu)
NIH's Climate and Health Initiative tackles global health effects associated with a changing climate
Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
United States Provides Pediatric Pfizer Vaccines to Protect Children from COVID-19
Malta launches first-ever national health workforce strategy
SPC helps boost animal disease preparedness and surveillance in the Solomon Islands
Fiji leads the way on climate-resilient and environmentally-sustainable healthcare facilities
U.S. Approaches Record Number of Avian Influenza Outbreaks
Evidence for "substantial" monkeypox transmission before symptoms | BMJ
Monkeypox can be fatal for people with weak immune systems, CDC warns
World Polio Day in Ukraine: focus on urgent need to vaccinate against polio to prevent further spread
ACT-Accelerator launches six month plan as world transitions to long-term COVID-19 control
10 facts on tuberculosis
Tuberculosis deaths and disease increase during the COVID-19 pandemic
CDC and Tanzania Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccinations | CDC
Responding to dengue outbreak in Nepal
New WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines aim to save millions of lives from air pollution
World Polio Day 2022: Joint statement by Commissioners Stella Kyriakides, Jutta Urpilainen, and Director of ECDC Dr Andrea Ammon
High monkeypox vaccine acceptance among male users of smartphone-based online gay-dating apps in Europe
WHO Director-General's remarks at the World Polio Day 2022 and Beyond event - 21 October 2022
World Health Organization (WHO) response to the External Evaluation of the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A)
Cholera: WHO rations vaccines to preserve stocks amid rising outbreaks | The BMJ
IANPHI and WHO Partner to Strengthen Public Health Functions and Health Emergency Preparedness | IANPHI
WHO announces the update of the Consolidated Guidelines on HIV Testing Services (update 2022–23)
Building next generation sequencing capacity for SARS-CoV-2 through workforce strengthening in Kyrgyzstan
Shortage of cholera vaccines leads to temporary suspension of two-dose strategy, as cases rise worldwide
4 things to know about COVID-19 treatment in the Pacific
Avian influenza: Prevention Zone declared across Great Britain - GOV.UK
One Health Joint Plan of Action launched to address health threats to humans, animals, plants and environment
CDC Reports Early Increases in Seasonal Flu Activity
Estimating seasonal influenza burden across the disease severity pyramid
Integrating SARS-CoV-2 and influenza surveillance in Timor-Leste
Influenza pandemic preparedness planning in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Influenza in the northern hemisphere is back
Covid-19: Booster vaccines rolled out as hospital admissions rise | The BMJ
USAID Provides $1.5 Million for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Support in Lao PDR
Communique of the high-level emergency ministerial meeting on cross border collaboration for preparedness and response to Ebola virus disease – Africa CDC
Fourth informal, focused consultation in relation to a new international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response: One Health and antimicrobial resistance, climate change and zoonoses
Updated e-course on Climate Change Negotiations and Health
African Health Ministers Take Steps to Curb the Spread of the Ebola Disease Outbreak – Africa CDC
Time to act to curb antimicrobial resistance now
Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence in Minnesota's Prisons and Jails | CDC
Ad Council, AMA, and CDC Urge Flu Vaccinations with "Get My Flu Shot" Campaign
Donors making a difference in Pakistan's flood crisis
Monkeypox treatment trial begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Donors making a difference: The European Union teams up with WHO to boost COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Africa
Monkeypox: Virus DNA is widespread in treatment rooms, study finds | The BMJ
Joint statement: Working together towards COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccinations for this winter
Community leaders in Georgia called upon to promote COVID-19 vaccination
Covid-19: Antiviral purchased by UK government does not lower risk of hospital admission, trial shows | The BMJ
Covid-19: Hospital admissions rise in England as some trusts reinstate mask requirements | The BMJ
Evusheld: Government is urged to expedite covid antibody treatment for vulnerable patients | The BMJ
Hopeful not helpless: How doctors are combating climate change | The BMJ
Ebola: Uganda battles fresh epidemic as infections threaten to spread | The BMJ
In Cambodia, WHO's preparedness team recognised for helping build a stronger local response
Media Professionals from West Africa Region Trained on Infodemic Management and Data Journalism for a Better COVID-19 Response – Africa CDC
Pakistan: UN renews appeal to avert public health disaster in wake of climate induced floods | The BMJ
Learning lessons from the pilots: overcoming knowledge gaps around the malaria vaccine schedule in support of vaccine uptake
European Region-wide case studies show how communicating risks and engaging communities are key to saving lives in health emergencies
CDC 2022-2023 Flu Vaccination Campaign Kickoff
Developing and implementing a national genomic surveillance strategy – Türkiye's experience
Pacific alliance to combat mosquito-borne diseases | The Pacific Community
WHO announces updates to its guidelines on tests for the diagnosis of TB infection
Working hand in hand to manage COVID‑19 laboratory quality
UK childhood vaccination rates fell last year in almost all programmes, figures show | The BMJ
WHO launches new initiative to stop the spread of invasive malaria vector in Africa
Re-Imagining Health Workforce Development for Africa's Health Security – Africa CDC
Parents are urged to vaccinate 2-3 year olds against flu as NHS warns of "twindemic" | The BMJ
New dashboard presents integrated data on winter flu and COVID-19 vaccine programme - News - Public Health Scotland
Health and safety during COVID-19: training for health workers in south-eastern Europe
Achieving Zero Rabies deaths through One Health Approach
Youth Engagement for rabies elimination in Ghana
Development of Sri Lanka's National Strategic Plan for the elimination of dog-mediated human rabies (2022-2026)
Avian influenza prevention zone declared in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex - GOV.UK
‘Foreign disinformation' social media campaigns linked to falling vaccination rates | BMJ
2021-2022 data show largest avian flu epidemic in Europe ever
WHO releases a public health taxonomy for social listening on monkeypox conversations
The WHO global infodemic manager community of practice is growing and tackling COVID-19, monkeypox and other outbreaks
JCVI statement on vaccine dose prioritisation in response to the monkeypox outbreak - GOV.UK
Why we are changing our COVID-19 reporting - Our blog - Public Health Scotland
Second vaccine doses to be offered to those at highest risk from monkeypox - GOV.UK
Covid-19: Cases rise in England and Wales as hospital admissions remain steady | The BMJ
New recommendations for the composition of influenza vaccines in 2023 for the southern hemisphere
WHO South-East Asia Region polio-free, accelerated efforts needed in view of increased risks: experts
One Health in action: Rabies training brings together human and animal health professionals in Côte d'Ivoire
The Global Leaders Group host side event at UN General Assembly on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Seventy years of GISRS – the Global Influenza Surveillance & Response System
No time for COVID-19 complacency, say key countries responsible for tracking global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments
Multi-country outbreak of monkeypox, External situation report #6 - 21 September 2022
Key highlights from the UN General Assembly side event: Progress and multisectoral action towards achieving global targets to end TB
Uganda Reported an Outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease – Africa CDC
Monkeypox: NHS offers tecovirimat for severe or complicated cases | The BMJ
World Meningitis Day 2022: Labs Play an Integral Role in Defeating Meningitis | subsection title | section title | site title
One Health Approach in the Philippines: A multi-sectoral collaboration to improving the health of people and the planet
Strengthening the Malaria Genomics Workforce in East Africa – Africa CDC
400 000 doses of Comirnaty vaccine delivered to Ukraine under COVAX
Fourth WHO Global Evidence Review on Health and Migration stresses that equitable access to and appropriate use of antibiotics for refugees and migrants is essential to tackling Antimicrobial Resistance
A continent-wide collaboration on genomics surveillance show the power of African science and how the majority of COVID-19 variants were introduced into Africa – Africa CDC
WHO strongly advises against antibody treatments for covid-19 patients | BMJ
Reflecting on the implementation of genomic surveillance for COVID-19 and beyond in the African Region
Donors making a difference in the fight against polio
Stopping the Spread of Monkeypox: Examining the Federal Response | 2022 Congressional Testimony from CDC
Syndromic surveillance summary: 15 September 2022 week 36 - GOV.UK
NIH-funded team develops method to identify future SARS-CoV-2 mutations that could affect rapid antigen test performance | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Multi-country research on antimicrobial resistance in Africa reveals only five of 15 antibiotic-resistant pathogens designated by the WHO as priority pathogens are consistently teste – Africa CDC
Covid-19: Commission describes "massive global failures" of pandemic response | The BMJ
WHO trains health workers in Ghana on air pollution and health
Ticking timebomb: Without immediate action, health and care workforce gaps in the European Region could spell disaster
Polio emergency declared in New York State over virus found in wastewater | The BMJ
Doctors call for report of new "tomato flu" outbreak in India to be retracted | The BMJ
Improving risk communication in public health crises: Interview with Dr Savoia, speaker at ECDC's risk communication workshop
Six emergency management courses recognized for high-quality learning
The government guarantees PCV immunization for all Indonesian children to protect them from the dangers of pulmonary inflammation (pneumonia)
Climate and Health - What's New | CDC
New fund for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response formally established
U.S. clinical trial evaluating antiviral for monkeypox begins | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Ireland tracks its way to COVID-19 vaccine delivery success
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine Nuvaxovid approved by MHRA - GOV.UK
Lab Advisory: HHS Declaration of Public Health Emergency for Monkeypox Diagnostics and New FDA Guidance
WHO South-East Asia Region roadmap to strengthen emergency preparedness and response
Clinical Trial Evaluating Monkeypox Vaccine Begins | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Second round of public hearings in relation to a new international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response
Uganda's Disease Detectives: Integral to Stopping the Spread of COVID-19 | Division of Global Health Protection | Global Health | CDC
WHO releases new repository of resources for air quality management
International Day of Clean Air for blue skies: joint efforts needed to tackle air pollution driving climate change and affecting health
Empowering Field Epidemiologists for Stronger Health Systems: World Field Epidemiology Day 2022
WHO releases new module of the PrEP implementation tool on integration of STI services
Africa CDC and Partners mobilize National EPI Managers and other Stakeholders to accelerate COVID-19 vaccination in Africa. – Africa CDC
STIs in 2022: emerging and re-emerging outbreaks
New strategies to tackle and end STIs epidemics
Priorities, actions and technical support of the IPC pillar of the regional COVID-19 Incident Management Support Team
US and Canada to roll out the first omicron specific boosters within days | The BMJ
UK monkeypox case numbers continue to decline - GOV.UK
Latest update on monkeypox in Scotland - News - Public Health Scotland
Pakistan floods pose serious health challenges | The BMJ
CDC Recommends the First Updated COVID-19 Booster | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC
WHO delivers ambulances to Ukraine amid ongoing attacks against health care
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022
Travel ban implemented to protect public health following Denmark COVID-19 mink outbreak - GOV.UK
Covid alert level reduced to two - GOV.UK
Avian influenza prevention zone declared in south-west England - GOV.UK
Italy and Mexico turn to Cuban doctors to fill gaps in underserved regions | The BMJ
Health authorities working with community stakeholders to control Monkeypox in Portugal
Half of health care facilities globally lack basic hygiene services – WHO, UNICEF
5000 micro-influencers in Portugal build confidence in COVID-19 vaccination
Sex-on-premises venues playing their part to end the monkeypox outbreak
New policy briefs support country strategies to control and eliminate monkeypox in the WHO European Region
SARS-CoV-2 antigen levels linked to patient outcomes | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
A TB laboratory on wheels in Timor-Leste
Latest update on monkeypox - Scotland - News - Public Health Scotland
NIH-funded pediatric COVID-19 testing study finds school-aged children can self-swab | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Communicable disease threats report, 21-27 August, week 34
Catalyzing action in states to combat antimicrobial resistance
DR Congo rushes to contain resurgence of Ebola virus | The BMJ
Parliamentarians: Resilient health systems and preparedness for future emergencies critical to health security in Asia and the Pacific
NIH experts review monkeypox challenges | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Covid-19: Asymptomatic testing is "paused" in England's hospitals and care homes | The BMJ
Ebola virus disease – Democratic Republic of the Congo
WHO Academy offers virtual course on acute respiratory infection
Kick-off meeting held to plan the new biennium's pandemic influenza preparedness partnership contribution funds supported activity work plan
COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses: mitigating their spread as children return to school across Europe
Toughest targets ever introduced will crack down on sewage spills - GOV.UK
At least 80 million children under one at risk of diseases such as diphtheria, measles and polio as COVID-19 disrupts routine vaccination efforts, warn Gavi, WHO and UNICEF
COVID-19: testing during periods of low prevalence - GOV.UK
Regular asymptomatic testing paused in additional settings - GOV.UK
After six months of war, Ukraine's life-saving health system prepares for a challenging winter ahead
Antibody treatment protects adults against malaria | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
WHO, EU support the Philippines' vaccine information system
New mobile friendly web tool with interactive dashboard gives individuals the information they need on monkeypox in advance of attending gatherings
100 000 doses of the Janssen vaccine delivered to Ukraine under COVAX
Monkeypox: what we know about the 2022 outbreak so far | The BMJ
US CDC announces major changes after criticism of its responses to covid-19 and monkeypox | The BMJ
Press Release on Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – Africa CDC
Impact of Monkeypox Outbreak on Select Behaviors | Monkeypox | Poxvirus | CDC
CDC Recommends Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC
Monkeypox vaccines to be piloted in smaller but equally effective doses - GOV.UK
CDC Confirms Another Human Infection with Flu Virus from Pigs | CDC
UK monkeypox case numbers show overall decline - GOV.UK
Covid-19: Results from India's 12 molnupiravir clinical trials remain unpublished | The BMJ
CDC - Malaria - Features - World Mosquito Day 2022
Latest update on monkeypox covering Scotland - News - Public Health Scotland
WHO makes new recommendations for Ebola treatments, calls for improved access
Monkeypox: UK to run out of vaccine doses by next week | The BMJ
Covid-19: What have been the direct and indirect health impacts in England? | The BMJ
Covid-19: UK will roll out Moderna's omicron BA.1 vaccine as part of autumn booster programme | The BMJ
Fighting current and future coronaviruses with a single vaccine | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
WHO releases updated guidance on national strategic planning for tuberculosis
Covid-19: UK will not buy Evusheld owing to "insufficient data" on protection, government says | The BMJ
JCVI publishes advice on COVID-19 vaccines for autumn booster programme - GOV.UK
Backgrounder: Funding to help community-based organizations address monkeypox - Canada.ca
CDC Confirms Two New Human Infections with Flu Virus from Pigs During 2022 | CDC
Government of Canada supports community-based organizations to address monkeypox outbreak - Canada.ca
Monkeypox: experts give virus variants new names
Covid-19: Study provides further evidence that mRNA vaccines are safe in pregnancy | The BMJ
Latest monkeypox update - Scotland - News - Public Health Scotland
Polio vaccine is offered to all children in London aged 1 to 9 after virus detected in sewage | The BMJ
Langya henipavirus under ECDC monitoring
All children aged 1 to 9 in London to be offered a dose of polio vaccine - GOV.UK
Polio vaccination campaign letter - GOV.UK
War in Ukraine: situation report from WHO Ukraine country office. Issue No.18, 10 August 2022
US Senate passes landmark bill to tackle climate change and cut drug costs | The BMJ
Monkeypox: Concerns mount over vaccine inequity | The BMJ
UK monkeypox case numbers begin to plateau - GOV.UK
Climate crisis: Wellcome sells some fossil fuel investments as climate leaders call for full divestment | The BMJ
Disaster and climate related data for the Pacific now more accessible through a new web-based platform | The Pacific Community
WHO Meeting of the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System: From 70th Anniversary to 100 Years
Supporting the deployment of COVID-19 vaccines and routine vaccination systems in the Eastern Partnership: Armenia
Monoclonal antibody prevents malaria in U.S. adults, NIH trial shows | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
ASPHER - Member's blog - Other
Government of Canada appoints Catherine Stewart as Canada's Ambassador for Climate Change - Canada.ca
WHO launches appeal to respond to urgent health needs in the greater Horn of Africa
Covid-19: Ontario hospitals close wards as nursing shortage bites | The BMJ
Hepatitis (liver inflammation) cases in children – latest updates - GOV.UK
World Health Organization equips Maldives with PCR Kits to enable in-country testing and diagnosis of Monkeypox
WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for Use in the 2023 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Season
Afghanistan influenza surveillance system stands solid
WHO publishes new guidelines on HIV, hepatitis and STIs for key populations
Regional gatherings to strengthen pandemic influenza preparedness
Sustaining integrated surveillance in South-East Asia
Staying safe in the heat: health advice for times of extreme temperature and wildfires
WHO applauds agreement to scale-up generic manufacturing for access to long-acting injectable antiretrovirals
WHO recommends long-acting cabotegravir for HIV prevention
WHO consultation on guidance development for conducting TB programme reviews
WHO launched new implementation guidance for simplified and differentiated service delivery of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Building a community of learning for women leaders in health emergencies
Monkeypox: WHO declares a public health emergency of international concern | The BMJ
Monkeypox: New clinical symptoms are identified in confirmed cases | The BMJ
Monkeypox: Symptoms seen in London sexual health clinics differ from previous outbreaks, study finds | The BMJ
Monkeypox: What's behind WHO's decision not to declare a public health emergency? | The BMJ
Monkeypox: Gay and bisexual men with high exposure risk will be offered vaccine in England | The BMJ
Monkeypox: Doctors in England will have to notify local agencies of all suspected cases | The BMJ
Monkeypox: What do we know about the outbreaks in Europe and North America? | The BMJ
Seven monkeypox cases are confirmed in England | The BMJ
Responding to the monkeypox outbreak: perspectives of clinicians treating patients with the disease
Multi-country monkeypox outbreak declared a global Public Health Emergency of International Concern – Africa CDC
Update on monkeypox in Canada – July 23, 2022 - Canada.ca
Enhance surveillance, public health measures for monkeypox: WHO
Second meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee regarding the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox
WHO Director-General declares the ongoing monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
Latest monkeypox update - News - Public Health Scotland
Disinfecting Home and Other Non-Healthcare Settings | Monkeypox | Poxvirus | CDC
Latest update on monkeypox cases in Scotland - News - Public Health Scotland
India confirms first case of monkeypox in WHO South-East Asia Region
Monkeypox: continuing transmission in interconnected sexual networks - GOV.UK
ECDC releases first update to its Rapid Risk Assessment on the monkeypox outbreak
Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 5 July 2022 - GOV.UK
HCID status of monkeypox - GOV.UK
ECDC publishes contact tracing guidance for the current monkeypox outbreak
Africa CDC organizes first training on Real-Time PCR-based Monkeypox virus (MPXV) testing for 20 African Union Member States – Africa CDC
Multi-country monkeypox outbreak: situation update
Press Release on Monkeypox situation in Africa – Africa CDC
UKHSA urges those with new or multiple sexual partners to be vigilant as monkeypox outbreak grows - GOV.UK
Increase in monkeypox cases in Scotland as high-risk groups approved for vaccine - News - Public Health Scotland
Monkeypox vaccine to be offered more widely to help control outbreak - GOV.UK
Monkeypox in Scotland - Update - News - Public Health Scotland
ECDC and WHO publish joint technical report on navigating monkeypox during the summer season
Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) - GOV.UK
Update on Cases of Monkeypox in Scotland - News - Public Health Scotland
Epidemiological update: Monkeypox multi-country outbreak
Increasing preparedness and prevention measures for monkeypox
WHO consultations sets research priorities for monkeypox
Update on monkeypox in Scotland - News - Public Health Scotland
Public health agencies issue monkeypox guidance to control transmission - GOV.UK
Additional case of monkeypox confirmed in Scotland - News - Public Health Scotland
Multi-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries: Update
Update on monkeypox in Canada - Canada.ca
Additional cases of monkeypox confirmed in Scotland - News - Public Health Scotland
Multi-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries
ECDC presents monkeypox response options, as nine EU/EEA countries report cases
WHO working closely with countries responding to monkeypox
U.S. Monkeypox 2022: Situation Summary
First case of monkeypox confirmed in Scotland - News - Public Health Scotland
Statement from the Minister of Health on Canada's Response to Monkeypox - Canada.ca
Public Health Agency of Canada Confirms 2 cases of Monkeypox - Canada.ca
CDC and Health Partners Responding to Monkeypox Case in the U.S. | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC
Monkeypox cases reported in UK and Portugal
First polio case in decades reported in the Americas | The BMJ
Ghana declares its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease after two deaths | The BMJ
Covid-19: BA.5 variant is now dominant in US as infections rise | The BMJ
New study updates evidence on rare heart condition after covid vaccination | BMJ
Covid-19: High prevalence and lack of hospital beds putting "intense pressure" on ambulances | The BMJ
WHO advises against use of two drugs for non-severe covid-19 | BMJ
Covid-19: Antimicrobial resistance rose dangerously in US during pandemic, CDC says | The BMJ
Covid-19: Researchers face wait for patient level data from Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials | The BMJ
Covid-19: Parts of England see hospital admissions more than double in two weeks | The BMJ
Covid-19: Hospitals and GP clinics return to universal mask wearing as rates rise | The BMJ
Covid vaccines: Canada to dispose of 13.6 million AstraZeneca doses owing to lack of demand | The BMJ
Covid-19: FDA authorises pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid | The BMJ
Covid-19: WHO urges countries to plug immunity gaps as global infections rise | The BMJ
New legislation places duty on NHS to tackle climate change | The BMJ
Emergency care plan is "inadequate" on every level, say doctors | The BMJ
Covid-19: GPs are asked to opt into next vaccination phase this autumn | The BMJ
New review of evidence highlights importance of ventilation to prevent spread of covid-19 | BMJ
Polio: What do we know about the polioviruses detected in the UK? | The BMJ
UK must focus on diagnostics needed to cut antimicrobial resistance, says review chair | The BMJ
Poliovirus is detected in sewage from north and east London | The BMJ
Wearable activity trackers + AI can pick up presymptomatic COVID-19 | BMJ
Covid-19: CDC and FDA approve Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for under 5s | The BMJ
Covid-19: Omicron sub variants driving new wave of infections in UK | The BMJ
Covid-19: Long covid risk is lower with omicron than delta, researchers find | The BMJ
NHS to rollout two new drugs to tackle superbugs | The BMJ
Covid-19: Second boosters may benefit at-risk groups but have "minimal" impact for others, says WHO | The BMJ
Covid-19: Two million people in the UK are estimated to be experiencing long covid, says ONS | The BMJ
Covid-19: True global death toll from pandemic is almost 15 million, says WHO | The BMJ
Hepatitis in children: What's behind the outbreaks? | The BMJ
Covid-19: JCVI advises further booster for vulnerable adults and health and care workers | The BMJ
NHS staff survey underlines need for national workforce strategy | The BMJ
Acute hepatitis is identified in more children, but cause remains elusive | The BMJ
Hepatitis: Ukrainian refugees should be offered vaccines and free treatment, says WHO | The BMJ
Scientists search for cause of hepatitis cases in children | The BMJ
Covid-19: WHO chief calls for a shift in China's "unsustainable" policy | The BMJ
We need to increase MMR uptake urgently | BMJ
Covid-19: Fourth dose of mRNA vaccines is safe and boosts immunity, study finds | The BMJ
Covid-19: Symptomatic infection with omicron variant is milder and shorter than with delta, study reports | The BMJ
Covid-19: Mask mandate is struck down although US cases are rising | The BMJ
Russian forces are increasingly targeting Ukrainian healthcare facilities, says WHO | The BMJ
Covid-19: UK adds sore throat, headache, fatigue, and six other symptoms to official list | The BMJ
Medical schools should include climate change in their curriculum, says report | The BMJ
Lasting cough could be TB, warns UK agency as cases rise | The BMJ
Joint mission to western Ukraine assesses critical polio outbreak response
Guidance, tools and support for countries transitioning to digital, case-based surveillance for TB
President's message for July 2022 - Groundhog Day: Climate emergency is with us again
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Receives a $100 Million Grant from the World Bank to Strengthen Continental Public Health Preparedness – Africa CDC
Africa CDC Saving Lives and Livelihoods Initiative Commences Implementation in Kenya – Africa CDC
Regional Workshop to Review Progress towards Measles-Rubella and Other Priority VPD Surveillance and Outbreak Preparedness and Response
WHO releases global COVID-19 vaccination strategy update to reach unprotected
Heatwave in Europe: local resilience saves lives – global collaboration will save humanity
Tracking SARS-CoV-2 variants in wastewater | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
War in Ukraine: situation report from WHO Ukraine country office. Issue No.15, 20 July 2022
Government sets out plan to reduce water pollution - GOV.UK
WHO supports strengthening of whole genome sequencing capacity at Universiti Sains Malaysia in Kelantan State
CDC Recommends Novavax's COVID-19 Vaccine for Adults | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC
Vaccine-Induced Immune Response to Omicron Wanes Substantially Over Time | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Genomic sequencing used to investigate university halls outbreak in new study - News - Public Health Scotland
Fiji: Listening leads to more impactful communication and a stronger COVID-19 response
Free vaccinations for Ukrainian refugees in the Republic of Moldova
Greater efforts needed to get routine immunization back to pre-COVID-19 times: WHO
Côte d'Ivoire Receives COVID-19 Rapid Response Training | Division of Global Health Protection | Global Health | CDC
2022 IANPHI Europe Meeting - Preparing for and Responding to Crises: What Role for National Public Health Institutes? | IANPHI
New COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Data Showcase Protection Gained by 3rd and 4th Doses | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC
European Region averts further backsliding in routine immunization but falls short of full recovery
Heat-health advice issued for all regions of England - GOV.UK
Over 50s to be offered COVID-19 booster and flu jab this autumn - GOV.UK
Engaging multisectoral stakeholders to strengthen One Health
Health Canada authorizes use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in children 6 months to 5 years of age - Canada.ca
COVID-19 pandemic fuels largest continued backslide in vaccinations in three decades
The Eastern Mediterranean Region reflects on genomic sequencing and its future within integrated surveillance of respiratory viruses
Interferon treatment may reduce severity of COVID-19 in people with certain genetic factors | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Government of Canada is re-establishing mandatory random testing offsite of airports for air travellers - Canada.ca
Statement from Health Canada on Decommissioning COVID Alert - Canada.ca
Expert advisory group recommends COVID-19 vaccination strategy for the autumn season
COVID-19 Reverses Progress in Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance in U.S. | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC
Donors making a difference: in the greater Horn of Africa health crisis
Urgent call for better use of existing vaccines and development of new vaccines to tackle AMR
NIH launches clinical trial of mRNA Nipah virus vaccine | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
WHO announces updates on its guidance on tuberculosis care and support
ECDC and EMA update recommendations on additional booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines
The 14th Ebola Outbreak Declared Over in Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Africa CDC
Information about COVID-19 at Edmonton Institution for Women - Canada.ca
ECDC and WHO produce risk communication and community engagement advice, toolkit for public health authorities and event organisers
Information about COVID-19 at Dorchester Penitentiary - Canada.ca
Effectiveness of BNT162b2 vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 in children aged 5–11 years in Italy - ISS
First WHO–UNCCT joint training on radiological and nuclear safety
Disaster Preparedness in 2022; International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) Basic Training Sri Lanka
Catalonia ensures COVID-19 vaccine interventions leave no community behind
African Union establishes One Health Coordination Group on Zoonotic Diseases – Africa CDC
ECDC launches e-learning course on how to address online vaccination misinformation
New report highlights the impact of changes in environment on One Health
Vaccine update: issue 330, June 2022, COVID-19 spring special edition - GOV.UK
Join the WHO/Europe #DoItAll campaign
Reaching the unreached with COVID-19 vaccination across the Western Pacific Region
Trial of potential universal flu vaccine opens at NIH Clinical Center | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Multi-year Planning for Oral Cholera Vaccines Needed to Inform Global Vaccine Supply and Help Prevent Deadly Outbreaks
Severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children - Multi-country
Statement of the Thirty-second Polio IHR Emergency Committee
COVID-19 variants identified in the UK – latest updates - GOV.UK
CDC Recommends Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Children and Adolescents | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC
HIV Testing Dropped Sharply Among Key Groups During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic | Newsroom | NCHHSTP | CDC
ACIP Flu Meeting Update: Flu Vaccines Worked Better than Reported & ACIP Recommends Specific Vaccines For Seniors
Wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) – Mozambique
Commonwealth leaders recommit to ending malaria and neglected tropical diseases
Vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (VDPV2) detected in environmental samples in London, UK
Poliovirus detected in sewage from North and East London - GOV.UK
Lack of innovation set to undermine antibiotic performance and health gains
COVID-19 vaccines and medicines: updates for June 2022 - GOV.UK
Digital health helps build trust and retain services for people living with HIV in Cambodia
Uptake of spring booster encouraged as COVID-19 cases rise across Scotland - News - Public Health Scotland
UK's top scientists join forces to battle bird flu outbreaks - GOV.UK
An early-warning tool for the spread of COVID-19 and other health threats
CDC Experts and Global Partners Unite to Support Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine | Division of Global Health Protection | Global Health | CDC
A New Drug Target against Malaria | Institut Pasteur
Cholera – Pakistan
COVID Alert: Canada's exposure notification app - Canada.ca
Investigation of the vaccine-derived polio virus found in sewage sample in Kolkata
Tonnes of COVID-19 health care waste expose urgent need to improve waste management systems
Vaccine Taskforce to merge with UKHSA and OLS - GOV.UK
Suspension of the mandatory vaccination requirement for domestic travellers and federally regulated transportation workers - Canada.ca
Backgrounder: Government of Canada suspends mandatory vaccination for federal employees - Canada.ca
Suspension of the vaccine mandates for domestic travellers, transportation workers and federal employees - Canada.ca
WHO/Europe reports on the contribution of urban planning and management to resilience and health protection
Implications of the emergence and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern BA.4 and BA.5 for the EU/EEA
CDC Rescinds Order Requiring Negative Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test Prior to Flight to the US | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC
Investigation Details | Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry | CDC
£7 billion for NHS and social care for COVID-19 response and recovery - GOV.UK
COVID-19 vaccination efforts prove value of polio network for resilient health systems
Hope for immediate collaboration and action to tackle climate change in the Pacific islands
Book on elimination of infectious diseases in South-East Asia
Updated WHO recommendations for malaria chemoprevention among children and pregnant women
Updated WHO recommendations for malaria chemoprevention and elimination
One hundred days of war has put Ukraine's health system under severe pressure
Lab Advisory: CLARIFICATION - CDC Publishes Non-variola Orthopoxvirus PCR Testing Procedure
Public Health Notice: Outbreak of hepatitis A infections linked to imported fresh organic strawberries - Canada.ca
Interim statement on hybrid immunity and increasing population seroprevalence rates
Indonesia and Timor Leste team up to eliminate malaria on Timor Island
Women need a stronger voice in disaster management | The Pacific Community
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected children and young people in Scotland? - News - Public Health Scotland
ECDC issues guidance on scaling up capability and capacity to characterise SARS-CoV-2 variants
World Hepatitis Summit 2022 urges action to eliminate viral hepatitis as unexplained hepatitis cases in children rise globally
Launch of Scenario Hub projecting future COVID-19 health impact
World Health Assembly approves recommendations to support people living with NCDs in humanitarian emergencies
Mobilizing young people to promote vaccination against COVID-19 in the Republic of Moldova
CDC launches Traveler-based SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Surveillance Program | Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) | CDC
Update on the investigation into higher than usual rates of hepatitis in children - News - Public Health Scotland
Acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children - Multi-country
Major improvements in quality of life for people with drug-susceptible TB expected following updates in TB treatment regimens
UKHSA expands support to help countries identify emerging variants - GOV.UK
Understanding the transmission of antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus | Institut Pasteur
COVAX calls for urgent action to close vaccine equity gap
CDC Strengthens Recommendations and Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC
Epidemiological update issued 19 May 2022: hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children
Influenza A(H1N1) - Germany
JCVI provides interim advice on an autumn COVID-19 booster programme - GOV.UK
WHO validates 11th vaccine for COVID-19
WHO issues Information Note on ensuring continuity of essential TB services for people with or at risk of the disease in Ukraine and refugee-hosting countries
TB laboratory manuals issued to support the implementation of WHO-recommended diagnostics
Lassa fever - Guinea
Human resources for health at the Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly
Further update on the ongoing investigation into higher than usual rates of hepatitis in children - News - Public Health Scotland
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Qatar
NNDSS Modernizes Processing & Publication of Weekly & Annual Data | CDC
Africa CDC Releases New Country Research on Scale-Up of COVID Vaccines – Africa CDC
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Iraq
ECDC and Africa CDC to share experiences in 3-day meeting on surveillance, data management and epidemic intelligence
Kyrgyzstan: leveraging SARI surveillance to monitor vaccine effectiveness
Myanmar: learning from COVID-19 to prepare for influenza
Improving influenza preparedness in Indonesia
Avian Influenza A(H3N8) - China
Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region renew commitment to eliminate malaria by 2030
Government of Canada funds NGOs to build capacity, respond to emergencies, and keep communities safe - Canada.ca
Pacific Community-Led Health Missions Arrive with Critical Support to Tonga and Kiribati Grappling with COVID-19 Surges | The Pacific Community
World Reconstruction Conference 5 (Reconstructing a sustainable future: Building resilience through recovery in a COVID-19) Transformed World) Bali, Indonesia
Ebola virus disease - Democratic Republic of the Congo
Protecting workers' health and safety: Online training resources at your fingertips
A second booster could avert a substantial proportion of COVID-19 deaths between now and mid-autumn 2022 in older age groups
Cholera – Malawi
Measles - Somalia
UNICEF and WHO warn of ‘perfect storm' of conditions for measles outbreaks, affecting children
Multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to chocolate products – Europe and the United States of America
Bird flu – Latest situation: Chief Vet urges bird keepers to maintain scrupulous biosecurity standards as housing measures set to be lifted - GOV.UK
Sri Lanka's success in eliminating malaria but need for vigilance against re-introduction
Multi-Country – Acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children
World Malaria Day: Lao PDR adopts innovative strategies to accelerate elimination
COVID-19 Was Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S. | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC
ECDC/EACS/WHO statement: Ensuring high-quality of HIV care for displaced people from Ukraine
Chagas disease (also known as American trypanosomiasis)
Over 1 million African children protected by first malaria vaccine
Acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology – the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Report on the investigation into the origin of recent cases of hepatitis in Scotland published - News - Public Health Scotland
Malaria Prevention in Mozambique: Transforming Action into Results l CDC
Health Canada authorizes Evusheld for the prevention of COVID-19 in immune compromised adults and children - Canada.ca
Increase in acute hepatitis of unknown origin among children – United Kingdom
#ENDTB Webinar: Live Demo of WHO's End TB E-Learning Platform
World Malaria Day 2022
Increase in hepatitis (liver inflammation) cases in children under investigation - GOV.UK
New frontiers in vector control
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the 11th meeting of the Emergency Committee for COVID-19 – 11 April 2022
Genuine intersectoral collaboration is needed to achieve better progress in vector control
Stopping TB infection in children
Recognising the signs - Investigating a global upsurge in severe hepatitis among young children - Our blog - Public Health Scotland
Rapid outbreak assessment: Multi-country Salmonella outbreak linked to chocolate products
WHO records 100th attack on health care in Ukraine
Our Planet, Our Health: How WHO Cambodia is supporting the Government to prepare for the risks of climate change
Prevalence of COVID-19 remains at high levels across the country - GOV.UK
Antibodies recognize new SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant after booster | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
WHO warns of a surge in COVID-19 cases if unsafe gatherings continue
WHO announces updates on new TB antigen-based skin tests for the diagnosis of TB infection
Government of Canada launches second cycle of national survey to assess the health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic - Canada.ca
Suspension of supply of COVID-19 vaccine (COVAXIN®)
WHO, Government of Japan, and Governments of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Palau partner to enhance COVID-19 preparedness and response
WHO supports regions to increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake among seniors, indigent population
Armenia to host WHO Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Global Meeting 2022
Health Research Training Platforms - Canada.ca
New WHO Global Competency Standards aim to strengthen the health workforce and support provision of quality health services to refugees and migrants
NIH experts discuss controlling COVID-19 in commentary on herd immunity | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Letter to malaria partners (March 2022)
Rapid outbreak assessment – first update: Multi-country Salmonella outbreak linked to chocolate products
Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly to focus on "Health for Peace, Peace for Health" for recovery and renewal
Interim statement on the use of additional booster doses of Emergency Use Listed mRNA vaccines against COVID-19
Singapore and the African Union can digitally verify each other's COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates from 23 May 2022 – Africa CDC
NIH begins clinical trial evaluating second COVID-19 booster shots in adults | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Almost 80% of eligible over-75s receive spring booster - GOV.UK
Digital Response for connecting Citizens- "Supporting the Pacific Close the Digital Divides in Response to COVID-19" | The Pacific Community
Emergency Preparedness Week 2022 | Public Health Ontario
Countries in the Western Pacific on the frontlines of the climate crisis, says WHO
Mobilizing communities to help prevent and control malaria in Cameroon
European Union funding boosts COVID-19 vaccination in Africa
Innovation at work: reflections from Malawi on the world's first malaria vaccine, RTS,S, in childhood vaccination
Tuberculosis deaths rise for the first time in more than a decade due to the COVID-19 pandemic
EASA and ECDC take first steps to relax COVID-19 measures for air travel
Thailand shares lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic with WHO
Increased funding for nursing in care homes - GOV.UK
WHO and MPP announce the first transparent, global, non-exclusive licence for a COVID-19 technology
COVID-19 variants identified in the UK - GOV.UK
14.9 million excess deaths associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021
UTTAR PRADESH Going the last mile to stop COVID-19
Call for expressions of interest: Expert(s) for conducting a systematic review of the evidence for the diagnostic accuracy of targeted next-generation sequencing technologies for detection of drug resistance among people diagnosed with TB
Japanese Encephalitis - Australia
Extensively drug-resistant Shigella sonnei infections - Europe
Effect of COVID-19 on Tuberculosis in the U.S. | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC
WHO recommends highly successful COVID-19 therapy and calls for wide geographical distribution and transparency from originator
Lassa Fever – Togo
Over half of pregnant women have now had one or more doses of COVID-19 vaccines - GOV.UK
Viet Nam: Catching up on ending tuberculosis amid pandemic setbacks
UKHSA calls for a renewed effort to tackle TB - GOV.UK
Information about COVID-19 at Mountain Institution - Canada.ca
Press Release N°36/2021 COVID-19: The vaccine affords up to 100% protection against infections, hospitalization and death - ISS
Launch of the Global Arbovirus Initiative
UKHSA review shows vaccinated less likely to have long COVID than unvaccinated - GOV.UK
Technical consultation session: ‘Access and benefits sharing and the WHO BioHub system'
COVID-19 pandemic: testing capacities grow manifold in WHO South-East Asia Region, focus now on enhancing genome sequencing
CDC's Priority to Address Health Equity Issues | CDC
Mandatory masking in schools reduced COVID-19 cases | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Open to all, anytime, anywhere: Free online courses bring vaccine knowledge to the global community
"We're at a critical point in the fight against malaria"
To avert a learning catastrophe, schools must stay open amidst Omicron threat and beyond
Latest U.S. Flu Vaccination Coverage Estimates Continue to Show Concerning Drops in Coverage Among People at Increased Risk for Flu Complications
Strengthening resilience among migrants impacted by COVID-19
NAM & WHO Encourage Digital Platforms to Apply Global Principles for Identifying Credible Sources of Health Information
COVID-19 reporting to include further data on reinfections
Children’s vaccination rates in Scotland increased significantly during lockdown
Recent Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Wild Birds and Poultry Pose a Low Risk to the Public
Covid-19: Scientists and medics warn that it is too soon to lift all restrictions in England
Health workforce development, attraction, recruitment and retention in rural and remote areas
Malawi declares polio outbreak
WHO announces first technology recipients of mRNA vaccine hub with strong support from African and European partners
WHO announces the development of new guidance on offering long acting injectable cabotegravir as HIV prevention for people at substantial risk for HIV infection
Partnership to Accelerate COVID-19 Testing: Scaling up Rapid Antigen Self-testing
JCVI statement on vaccination of children aged 5 to 11 years old
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger — United States, 2022
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older — United States, 2022
National Academy of Medicine Launches Fellowship to Advance State Health Policy
COVID-19: reducing outbreak risk with repeated antigen screening in healthcare facilities
CDC Experts and Partners Unite to Respond to Haiti Earthquake Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
UKRAINE | Online courses in Ukrainian support national response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergencies
WHO updates its treatment guidelines to include molnupiravir
Prevention and control of infectious diseases in the context of Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine
Mental health in emergencies
WHO released a new operational guide to promote COVID-19 vaccination uptake and tackle vaccine hesitancy among refugees and migrants
Evusheld approved to prevent COVID-19 in people whose immune response is poor
Prime Minister sets out plan for living with COVID
The R value and growth rate
Improving healthcare associated infection surveillance
CDC’s Priority to Address Health Equity Issues Across Antibiotic-Resistant Threats
Pandemic Protection
March 7, 2022 Update: H5N1 Bird Flu Poses Low Risk to the Public
Mandatory masking in schools reduced COVID-19 cases during Delta surge
Selecting Viruses for the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
WHO Director-General's remarks at the 4th Meeting of Global Leaders Group on AMR – 16 March 2022
Interim statement of the COVID-19 subcommittee of the WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Workshop on the challenges when setting up Public Health and Emergency Operation Centres
Strengthening Health Services for COVID-19 Response in Kiribati
All COVID-19 travel restrictions removed in the UK
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Our environment
Ukrainians fleeing war granted free access to NHS healthcare