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Suicide prevention must be prioritized after 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Americas office of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, commemorated annually on 10…
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A bold new strategy for health and sustainable development in the light of pandemics
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Make mental health a priority across the board, UN chief urges
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COVID-19 Delta variant still ‘most concerning’, say WHO experts
Even with the emergence of the new Mu COVID-19 variant, the Delta strain remains the top concern globally, appearing to “outcompete” others, senior officials with the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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MoU signature helping countries achieve health for all
WHO/Franz Henriksen WHO/Europe and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies renew commitment to jointly support countries to achieve health for all WHO/Europe and the International Federation…