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Monkeypox outbreak

An outbreak of a disease called monkeypox is currently taking place in many countries that do not typically have cases. This can be concerning, especially for people whose loved ones or community have been affected. Anyone who has close contact with someone who is infectious is at risk.

World No Tobacco Day 2022

Poisoning our planet: tobacco exposed

World No Tobacco Day takes place annually on 31 May. This year's theme is "Poisoning our planet: tobacco exposed". The harmful impact of the tobacco industry on the environment is vast and growing, adding unnecessary pressure to our planet’s already scarce resources and fragile ecosystems.

How much do you know about the harmful effects of tobacco? Find out!

Take this online quiz to test your knowledge on how tobacco harms our health and environment. WHO has collaborated with the educational platform Kahoot! to make this an interactive and engaging experience.

Event: Fighting tobacco product waste

This event on 2 June 2022 will shed light on the global detrimental impact of tobacco product waste on the environment, economy, societies, human health, biodiversity and water bodies. It will also propose that the tobacco industry be responsible for cleaning up their discarded products.

Other hot topics

WHO's Director-General re-elected for a second term

WHO Member States re-elected Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to serve a second 5-year term as Director-General of the world’s leading public health agency. Dr Tedros was first elected in 2017.

World Health Assembly agrees historic decision to sustainably finance WHO

Sustainable financing will better equip WHO to deliver more effectively for all its Member States and their populations, for example through longer-term programming in countries and attracting and retaining expertise.