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5 October 2025

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Global health agencies issue new recommendations to help end deaths from postpartum haemorrhage

26 September 2025

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World leaders show strong support for political declaration on noncommunicable diseases and mental health

26 September 2025

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Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2026 southern hemisphere influenza season

25 September 2025

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Member States advance vital work in support of WHO Pandemic Agreement

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2025 WHO Product Development for Vaccines Advisory Committee Meeting (PDVAC)

6 – 9 October 2025

Launch of the WHO Rapid diagnostic test accessibility considerations

7 October 2025 14:00 – 15:00 CET

Webinar – From oral PrEP to LEN: Leveling up prevention with the WHO–Jhpiego PrEP Provider Training Toolkit

8 October 2025 13:00 – 14:30 CET

Transforming clinical trials: Launch of the French translation of WHO’s Guidance for Best Practices for Clinical Trials

9 October 2025 14:00 – 15:30 CET

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World Mental Health Day 2025 - Mental health in humanitarian emergencies

10 October 2025

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