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WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Dr Princess Nothemba Simelela present the global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem. More information on cervical cancer: https://www.who.int/health-topics/cervical-cancer Learn more on the WHA resolutions: https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/07-08-2020-73rd-world-health-assembly-decisions
r Matt Bonam from AstraZeneca explains why drug companies are moving towards more holistic models of healthcare, and why helping patients take the medicines that are right for them, in a way that’s right for them, matters. Dr Bonam is Head of Biopharmaceuticals R&D Digital Patient Health & Innovation at AstraZeneca, and his work focuses … Read more Why drug companies must help patients actually take medicines | Dr Matt Bonam
This year, we held a GCRF workshop to discuss how to tackle non-communicable diseases in South Asia. Watch the our animation to find out more about the report. Read more about the meeting and download the full report on our website: https://acmedsci.ac.uk/policy/policy-projects/non-communicable-diseases-in-south-asia-and-beyond We are the independent body in the UK representing the diversity of medical … Read more Science to tackle non-communicable diseases in South Asia and beyond in the SDG era
Two essential elements to address the #COVID19 pandemic effectively: “Every life lost matters. I know many of you are grieving and that this is a difficult moment for the world. But I want to be clear, there are green shoots of hope and no matter where a country, a region, a city or a town … Read more COVID-19: Suppress, suppress, suppress the virus
In a special video message for the 33rd International Human Papillomavirus Conference, Dr. Tedros reminds attendees that it is indeed possible to eliminate cervical cancer. “We now have the evidence and tools that show it can be done. Vaccination. Screening. Treatment. Palliative care. We cannot cherry-pick. We must pursue them all,” says Dr. Tedros. The … Read more WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Continues the Call to Action to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
While health has often been viewed as a cost, the COVID-19 pandemic shows how critical health investment is to national security. It has pushed health systems, both weak and strong, to the limits. No country has been left untouched. It’s time for #HealthForAll!
The three-layer fabric mask: research has shown that this combination of materials and layers provides a higher level of breathability and filter efficiency than one layer cotton masks. See what to look for whether you are buying a fabric mask or making one. Find out more about how to wear a mask from WHO: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks … Read more The three-layer fabric mask
The 3-layer fabric mask: research has shown that this combination of materials and layers provides a higher level of breathability and filter efficiency than 1 layer cotton masks. See what to look for whether you are buying a fabric mask or making one. Find out more about how to wear a mask from WHO: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks … Read more The 3-layer fabric mask
The World Health Organization (WHO) has shared this video on how to sew your own 3-layer face mask to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Here are tips on how to sew a three-layer fabric mask. Research has shown that this combination of materials and layers provides a higher level of breathability and filter efficiency … Read more Tips on how to sew a three-layer fabric mask
Every day, the World Health Organization and World Food Programme work together to deliver protective gear and other critical COVID-19 response supplies to those who need them most. You can support this work by donating to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund: www.COVID19ResponseFund.org
The WHO Manifesto for a healthy recovery from COVID-19 lists six steps to create a healthier , fairer and greener world while investing to maintain and resuscitate the economy. More information: https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/actionables-for-a-healthy-recovery-from-covid-19
The virus that causes COVID-19 is in a family of viruses called Coronaviridae. Antibiotics do not work against viruses. Some people who become ill with COVID-19 can also develop a bacterial infection as a complication. In this case, antibiotics may be recommended by a health care provider. There is currently no licensed medication to cure … Read more Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by a virus, NOT by bacteria
