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Healthy FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ from 21 November to 18 December 2022. WHO and the State of Qatar have teamed up with FIFA on the Healthy 2022 World Cup project. The main focus is on supporting people to practice healthy lifestyles, promoting health security and awareness-raising for health.

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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022

The theme of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together.” It is celebrated from 18 to 24 November 2022. We all play a critical role in reducing the further emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance.

Science in 5: Future of health

Next year will mark the 75th anniversary of WHO. In these years, the world has achieved many public health milestones. Today we will take a look into the future to understand what are the innovations we can expect and what will be some of our biggest challenges.

Immediate skin to skin care advised for small and preterm babies

WHO has launched new guidelines to improve survival and health outcomes for babies born early (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) or small (under 2.5kg at birth). The guidelines advise that skin to skin contact with a caregiver should start immediately after birth.

Your life, your health

WHO has launched a brand new section on its website with practical tips and information for your health and well-being. Find out about the most relevant health information for you by the phase of life you're at, know your rights and where to seek health information when you need it most.