Pmnch.who.int

Global immunization efforts have saved at least 154 …

A major landmark study to be published by The Lancet reveals that global immunization efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives – or the equivalent of 6 lives every minute of every year – over the past 50 years. The vast majority of lives saved – 101 million – were those of infants.The study, led by the World Health Organization (WHO), shows that immunization is the single

Actived: 7 days ago

URL: https://pmnch.who.int/news-and-events/news/item/24-04-2024-global-immunization-efforts-have-saved-at-least-154-million-lives-over-the-past-50-years

Climate change is the biggest health threat facing humanity

WEBHighlights. Reading time: 3 min (843 words) Climate change is the biggest health threat facing humanity, threatening the progress in development, global health and poverty reduction made over the past 50 years, according to the World Health …

Category:  Health Go Health

Adolescent health and well-being

WEBAdolescent health and well-being. There are an estimated 1.8 billion adolescents and youth (aged 10-24 years) in the world today whose needs are not being met, mostly based in low- and middle-income countries. The period of adolescence provides a key window of …

Category:  Health Go Health

Why the world is failing to prepare for the next global …

WEBPoor water, sanitation and hygiene services are responsible for 10 per cent of the global disease burden. Without these basic services, public health is undermined, millions of lives are lost, and inequalities are exacerbated.”. Investment in water, hygiene …

Category:  Health Go Health

Health literacy and self-care

WEBThis piece presents dietary options that enhance the immunity system of adolescents during the pandemic, which include the consumption of: fruits, vegetables, calcium, protein-rich food, iron-rich and vitamin-rich food. Self-care during the COVID-19 outbreak. Produced …

Category:  Food,  Vitamin Go Health

Unprecedented focus on global public health at UN …

WEBWHO is urging leaders meeting at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78) in New York to put health for all on the highest political agenda and apply lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. WHO’s appeal comes …

Category:  Health Go Health

Astana Declaration: new global commitment to primary …

WEBWHOCountries around the world agreed to the Declaration of Astana, vowing to strengthen their primary health care systems as an essential step toward achieving universal health coverage. The Declaration of Astana reaffirms the historic 1978 …

Category:  Health Go Health

May 2021 MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD …

WEBMay 2021 2 of stillbirths; and policies and financing to support the provision of high-quality and respectful care and a well equipped health workforce, particularly nurses and midwives;

Category:  Health Go Health

Maternal nutrition

WEBProduced by: PMNCH Breastfeeding is life giving; boosting newborns’ immune systems and protecting them throughout infancy and childhood. It is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. Breastfeeding also protects maternal health. Now …

Category:  Health Go Health

Delivering health for all: the critical role of gender …

WEBThis International Women's Day (March 8), the Coalition of Partnerships for UHC and Global Health and the Alliance for Gender Equality and UHC are calling for countries to take a gender-responsive approach to achieve universal health coverage …

Category:  Health Go Health

World Immunization Week 2024

WEBBy WHOHumanly Possible: Immunization for AllThe global vaccine drives of the second half of the 20th century are one of humanity’s greatest achievements.Immunization campaigns have enabled us to eradicate smallpox, nearly …

Category:  Health Go Health

WHO report reveals gender inequalities at the root of global crisis …

WEBA new report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), Fair share for health and care: gender and the undervaluation of health and care work illustrates how gender inequalities in health and care work negatively impact women, health systems …

Category:  Health Go Health

2021–2025 STRATEGY

WEB5 PMNCH 2021-2025 Strategy EXECUTIVE SUMMARY At the time of writing, the world is facing a pandemic without historical precedent. COVID-19 presents a massive shock to an already struggling global health system and world economy.

Category:  Health Go Health

Global Leaders Unite to Renew Commitment to Sexual and …

WEBAt the recent UN General Assembly Meeting to mark the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), representatives from around the world convened to reaffirm their dedication to the principles laid out at the …

Category:  Health Go Health

World Maternal Mental Health Day 2024

WEBHelping mothers, helping babies!In many countries, as many as 1 in 5 new mothers experiences some type of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMADs). These illnesses frequently go unnoticed and untreated, often with tragic and long-term consequences to …

Category:  Health Go Health

Global Leaders Network for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' …

WEBThe Global Leaders Network for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health is the first and only Southern-led global health diplomacy initiative to support the attainment of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals related to women, children and adolescents. …

Category:  Health Go Health

Investing in Adolescent Health – the Future is Now

WEBAdolescents are a diverse group of people, all experiencing numerous life changes—physical, mental, emotional and social—that will affect their health and well-being for the rest of their lives. Adolescence is a gateway for improved adult health …

Category:  Health Go Health

Menstrual hygiene and health

WEBAuthors: Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, PMNCH Board Chair and former Prime Minister of New Zealand; and Mr. Elhadj As Sy, Chair of the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation and Chair, Advisory Group of the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund/WSSCCFirst …

Category:  Health Go Health

Sexual and reproductive health and rights

WEBThe importance of guaranteeing women’s sexual and reproductive health rights cannot be overstated. 214 million women in developing countries want to avoid pregnancy but—for a variety of reasons—are not using a modern method of contraception. Providing much …

Category:  Health Go Health

Life-saving care for women in Gaza crippled after 200 days of war

WEBPregnancy and motherhood in Gaza are now fraught with danger as hunger and the diseases that stalk it thrive.Al-Shifa hospital—where mothers and babies once received life-saving care—is in ruins.The only way back from this nightmare is for a …

Category:  Health Go Health

Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin

WEBDr. Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin, is serving as Minister of Health of Ethiopia since March 2020 after serving as State Minister of Health from November 2018. Prior to that, she was the Program Director at the University of Michigan's Center for International …

Category:  Health Go Health