No images? Click here Friday 04.01.22 | Issue 150 WHO / Noor Images / Olga Kravets Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) updates For the latest news from WHO on COVID-19, Ukraine emergency and other breaking health stories, read WHO's news updates. Monday, 4 April Launch of WHO’s Air Quality Database, VPC At a virtual press briefing on Monday at 14:00 CEST, WHO will release its 2022 update of the air quality database which introduces, for the first time, ground measurements of annual mean concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a common urban pollutant and precursor of particulate matter and ozone. The WHO air quality database will be released in the lead-up to World Health Day, marked on 7 April, and will focus global attention on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being. Join the virtual press conference: Via Zoom:
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To request the embargoed report and database, please write to osseirann@who.int with copy to mediainquires@who.int Tuesday, 5 April Webinar – Global Vector Control Response In 2017, WHO published the Global vector control response: an integrated approach for the control of vector-borne diseases (GVCR) that focuses on reducing the burden and threat of vector-borne diseases that affect humans through effective, locally adapted and sustainable interventions. The Response (GVCR) is also a crucial cross-cutting pillar of the NTD road map for 2021-2030 and advocate for integrated activities to be implemented based on country experiences. This webinar on Tuesday from 14:00 – 15:00 CEST will consider specific GVCR approaches and panelists will discuss progress in implementation of GVCR. They will also share operational experiences in vector surveillance and control as well as highlight the importance of integrated and multisectoral actions through practical examples and facilitated discussion. Register here. Thursday, 7 April World Health Day 2022: Our planet, our health In the midst of a pandemic, a polluted planet, increasing diseases like cancer, asthma, heart disease, on World Health Day 2022, WHO will focus global attention on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being. WHO estimates that more than 13 million deaths around the world each year are due to avoidable environmental causes. This includes the climate crisis which is the single biggest health threat facing humanity. The climate crisis is also a health crisis. More here. Download the campaign toolkit Sign up for our newsletters here. Check out the WHO series, Science in 5. See more upcoming WHO events here. WHO Media contacts: You are receiving this NO-REPLY email because you are included on a WHO mail list. |