WHO prioritizes access to diabetes and cancer treatments

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A new edition of the Essential Medicines List

The list includes new treatments for various cancers, insulin analogues and new oral medicines for diabetes, new medicines to assist people who want to stop smoking, and new antimicrobials to treat serious bacterial and fungal infections.

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World Mental Health Day

It’s time to make quality mental health care for all a reality! World Mental Health Day 2021 presents an opportunity for government leaders, civil society organizations and many others to talk about the steps they are already taking and that they intend to take in support of this goal.

WHO brings vital mental health messages to gamers via digital channels

In honour of the World Mental Health Day on 10 October, WHO is leveraging popular digital platforms, including online games such as Angry Birds Friends, to bring mental health tips to people in the palms of their hands.

Latest updates on COVID-19

Air pollution & COVID-19

What have we learned about air pollution and COVID-19? Learn about six air pollutants that are harming your health. Dr Maria Neira explains findings from WHO’s new air quality guidelines in Science in 5.

WHO's work towards vaccine equity in Africa and beyond

“Hundreds of WHO staff are on the ground, ready to support countries to expand vaccination sites and to manage the complexities of small deliveries of a variety of vaccines,“ said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa.