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| No images? Click here Friday 01.28.22 | Issue 142 Subscribe to receive this weekly update© WHO / Andre Rugema 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. Media advisories with Zoom links/dial-in details will be emailed in advance. For the latest news from WHO on COVID-19 and other breaking health stories, read WHO's news updates. Sunday, 30 January World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (WNTDD) will be celebrated on Sunday, 30 January 2022 with the theme Achieving health equity to end the neglect of poverty-related diseases. WNTDD is an opportunity to re-energize the momentum to end the suffering from these 20 diseases that are caused by a variety of pathogens including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi and toxins. Information on WHO’s campaign, related events and stories from the field is available here. Tuesday, 1 February Embargoed until 08:00 CET Geneva time, Tuesday 1 February 2022. WHO Global analysis of health care waste in the context of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has led to large increases in health care waste, straining under-resourced health care facilities and exacerbating environmental impacts from solid waste. At the time of publishing, no global analysis of waste volumes generated from COVID-19 health care activities has been undertaken. To receive an embargoed copy of the WHO Global analysis of health care waste in the context of COVID-19 report, please contact: Nada Osseiran, WHO Geneva, World Health Organization, Mobile: +41 79 445 1624 [email protected] Andre Muchnik, WHO Geneva, World Health Organization, [email protected]; [email protected] Wednesday, 2 February New research on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Ahead of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM on 6 February, WHO will publish new research in BMJ Global Health highlighting the immense, and increasing healthcare costs associated with this harmful practice. Globally, an estimated 200 million women and girls alive today are estimated to have undergone FGM, which is recognized internationally as a major human rights violation. Women and girls affected by FGM face serious, sometimes life-threatening risks to their health and well-being. These can include infections, bleeding or psychological trauma immediately after the procedure, but also obstetric, gynecological, sexual and mental health complications that occur throughout their life. On 3 February, the Organization will launch a package of innovative new resources to support health workers – particularly nurses and midwives involved in antenatal care - in preventing FGM in their communities. Register: A special webinar on the investment case for tackling FGM
To be released 08:00 CET, Geneva time, Wednesday 2 February 2022 A new technical brief to healthy and safe teleworking, will be published by two UN agencies, WHO and the International Labour Organization, outlining the health benefits and risks of teleworking and the changes needed to accommodate the shift towards different forms of remote work arrangements brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the digital transformation of work. Friday, 4 February World Cancer Day Cancer now accounts for one in six deaths. Between 30 and 50% of cancers can be prevented. Many cancers have a high chance of cure if diagnosed early and treated appropriately. Yet late-stage presentation and lack of access to diagnosis and treatment are common, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Furthermore, cancer services are not covered by national health insurance schemes in an estimated 40% of low- and middle-income countries, compared to at least 80% of high-income countries. This means that a cancer diagnosis often pushes families into poverty in lower-income countries, an effect that has been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. WHO is working to close the care gap, the theme of this year’s World Cancer Day, and to support countries in working towards inclusion of cancer services in health coverage schemes, through our initiatives on breast, cervical and childhood cancer. On 2 February, WHO will release a short guide to cancer screening, to help policymakers with decision-making on screening programmes. The guide explores the complex issues to be taken into account when considering screening as part of cancer control programmes. Also on 2 February, at 17:00-18:00 CET, adventurer, cancer survivor and WHO Cancer Ambassador, Aron Anderson, will invite policy-makers and cancer experts to discuss the challenges they face in their work and their expectations and hopes for the future. Watch on https://www.youtube.com/user/whoeuro Contact [email protected] for more information or an interview with an expert. 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.
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