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Science in 5: Are you consuming too much salt?
WHO’s latest report is urging everyone to reduce salt in our diet. What happens when we consume too much salt? How would we know if we are consuming too much salt and what can we do to reduce it? WHO’s Dr Francesco Branca explains in Science in 5.
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Endometriosis Awareness Month 2023
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. It affects 190 million women and girls of reproductive age globally. Connect with WHO's Women's Health Chatbot to find out more about endometriosis, its symptoms, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Inaugural Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit
Noncommunicable diseases cause 41 million global deaths every year. It's time for a change! 💪 Cities worldwide are taking action to reduce deaths related to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and injury.
WHO renews alert on safeguards for health worker recruitment
WHO has released an updated health workforce support and safeguards list 2023, identifying 55 countries as vulnerable for availability of health workers required to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goal target for universal health coverage by 2030.
Coming soon: WHO's 75th anniversary
WHO will be celebrating its 75th anniversary on 7 April. It will be an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades. It is also an opportunity to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today ̶ and tomorrow.
