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Friday 07.22.22 | Issue 165
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) updates
A virtual press briefing with simultaneous translation in all UN languages with the participation of the WHO Director-General is expected for next week. However, we will update if this changes. Media advisories with Zoom links/dial-in details will be emailed in advance.
Monday, 25 July
World Drowning Prevention Day 2022
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death globally for children and young people aged 1-24 years. Every year, an estimated 236,000 people drown.
More than 90% of drowning deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, with children under the age of five being at highest risk. These deaths are frequently linked to daily, routine activities, such as bathing, collecting water for domestic use, travelling over water on boats or ferries, and fishing. The impacts of seasonal or extreme weather events – including monsoons – are also a frequent cause of drowning.
Most of these deaths are preventable. This year, WHO invites you to “do one thing” to save lives on World Drowning Prevention Day, which is next Monday.
Wednesday, 27 July
WHO World Drowning Prevention Day Webinar 2022
Next Wednesday at 12:00 CEST, WHO will host a webinar to connect UN agencies, governments, organizations and other global drowning prevention partners to reflect on key achievements and progress made since endorsement of the first-ever UN Resolution on Global Drowning Prevention. Register here.
Thursday, 28 July
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, which causes inflammation of the liver that leads to severe disease and liver cancer. An estimated 80% of people living with hepatitis are unable to access care. Next Thursday on World Hepatitis Day 2022, WHO will highlight the need for bringing hepatitis care closer to the primary health facilities and communities so that people have better access to treatment and care, no matter what type of hepatitis they may have.
To mark the day, WHO is organizing a global talk show with key stakeholders to discuss opportunities for accelerating the hepatitis response. For more information visit World Hepatitis Day Campaign 2022.
Join the World Hepatitis Day Talk Show to be held 13:00-14:45 CEST. Register here.
27 July – 2 August
24th International AIDS Congress (AIDS 2022)
WHO officials will participate at the 24th International AIDS Congress (AIDS 2022), which takes place from 29 July to 2 August 2022, with pre-conference meetings beginning on 27 July 2022. At a series of WHO-led satellite events, the Organization will present and release new research and guidelines including:
- guidelines for use of injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) to prevent HIV infection
- guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and care of HIV, hepatitis and STIs for key populations
Officials will also participate at the AIDS 2022 Press Conference on Long-Acting PrEP, which takes place on Thursday 28 July, 10:00–11:00 EDT
Interested media are invited to register here. For more information on AIDS 2022 visit here. More information on WHO at AIDS 2022 will be available next week.
New Global Health Matters podcast
The future of global health is through diversity and dignity
This month's episode of the Global Health Matters podcast focuses on the need to build an awareness of the ways we interact with colleagues in the workplace to adapt our programmes to be more inclusive. We need to talk about “the future of global health through diversity and dignity”. More here. Listen on Apple Podcasts ¦ Spotify ¦ Google Podcasts ¦ Amazon Music ¦ Stitcher
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