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WHO reveals shocking extent of exploitative formula milk marketing

Formula milk companies are paying social media platforms and influencers to gain direct access to pregnant women and mothers at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. The global formula milk industry, valued at some US$ 55 billion, is targeting new mothers with personalized social media content that is often not recognizable as advertising.

Walk the Talk 2022

WHO to host 3rd edition of Walk the Talk in Geneva, Switzerland

WHO will organize the 3rd edition in Geneva of the Walk the Talk: Health For All Challenge on Sunday 22 May, on the morning of the World Health Assembly. This in-person event will invite participants to run or walk over two routes: 3 km and 4.2 km.

Tips for organizing a Walk the Talk event in your country

Are you interested in organizing a Walk the Talk event in your country? Here's how, by Dr Rajesh Pandav, WHO Representative to Nepal.

Other hot topics

Perfect storm of conditions for measles outbreaks

Reported worldwide measles cases increased by 79% in the first 2 months of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. Conditions are ripe for serious outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses, UNICEF and WHO warn.

Upcoming new vaccines

What are the new vaccines in the pipeline? What are the challenges to turning vaccines into vaccination? What timelines can we expect for future vaccines? WHO’s Dr Katherine O’Brien explains in Science in 5.

World Hand Hygiene Day

World Hand Hygiene Day is on 5 May 2022. It is focused on recognizing that we can add to a health facility's culture of safety and quality through cleaning our hands. Let's unite for safety, let's clean our hands!