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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021 starts today

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is celebrated from 18–24 November every year. The 2021 theme, Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance, calls on One Health stakeholders, policymakers, health care providers and the general public to be Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness champions.

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Cervical cancer elimination Day of Action

WHO joins advocates around the world to commemorate a landmark Day of Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination and welcome groundbreaking new initiatives to end this devastating disease, which claims the lives of over 300 000 women each year.

Online games encourage players to stay mentally and physically healthy

In order to help inspire millions of online gamers to lead an active lifestyle and look after their mental health, WHO has encouraged online gaming companies to invite their users to take WHO’s #HealthyAtHome challenge.

Lead poisoning prevention

How big a public health problem is lead poisoning? What are the sources of lead poisoning and who are at risk? What can you do to protect yourself? WHO's Lesley Onyon explains in Science in 5.

Latest updates on COVID-19

Empowering heroes

While responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and providing critical support in other health emergencies and humanitarian settings, WHO has also continued its broader efforts to strengthen health systems and support vulnerable communities globally – particularly health workers.

Free COVID-19 online courses on OpenWHO

Real-time training during global emergencies is critical for effective preparedness and response. The COVID-19 channel provides learning resources for health professionals, decision-makers and the public for the outbreak of COVID-19.