http://www.who.int/feeds/entity/mediacentre/news/en/rss.xml This channel provides the five most recent WHO news articles. en Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:46:53 GMT internet@who.int internet@who.int © World Health Organization (WHO), 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.who.int/about/copyright/en/ http://www.who.int/about/licensing/rss/en/ 60 WHO Webit (Bricolage 1.11.2) http://backend.userland.com/rss 29 January 2010 -- WHO welcomes the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledge of US$ 10 billion over the next ten years to accelerate global vaccine efforts. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/statements/2010/gates_gavi_20100129/en/index.html 22 January 2010 -- Providing independent advice to Member States is a very important function of the World Health Organization (WHO). We take this work seriously and guard against the influence of any improper interests. The WHO influenza pandemic policies and response have not been improperly influenced by the pharmaceutical industry. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/statements/2010/h1n1_pandemic_20100122/en/index.html 19 January 2010 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board, currently holding its 126th session in Geneva, has appointed Mrs. Zsuzsanna Jakab as the new WHO Regional Director for Europe and re-appointed Dr Luis Gomes Sambo as the WHO Regional Director for Africa. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/notes/2010/eb_126_rd_20100119/en/index.html 13 January 2010 -- The severe earthquake that has struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic has inflicted large-scale damage, including on hospitals and health facilities, and large numbers of casualties are feared. Immediate health priorities include search and rescue of survivors, treatment of injuries and preventing the infection of wounds. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:01:00 GMT http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2010/haiti_earthquake_20100113/en/index.html 15 December 2009 -- Significant progress has been made in delivering life-saving malaria nets and treatments over the last few years, but the coverage of malaria programmes needs to be stepped up drastically in order to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), according to a report released today by WHO. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:01:00 GMT http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2009/malaria_global_report_20091215/en/index.html 15 December -- Using a new vaccine for the first time, a sub-national polio immunization campaign will take place from 15-17 December in Afghanistan. About 2.8 million children under five in the Southern, South-Eastern and Eastern Regions of Afghanistan will receive the vaccine. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:01:00 GMT http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2009/polio_afghanistan_20091215/en/index.html 9 December 2009 -- About 5.4% of the world's population was covered by comprehensive smoke-free laws in 2008, up from 3.1% in 2007, WHO stated today in its second report on the global tobacco epidemic. This means that 154 million more people are no longer exposed to the harms of tobacco smoke in work places, restaurants, bars and other indoor public places. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:01:00 GMT http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2009/smoke_free_laws_20091209/en/index.html 8 December 2009 -- Some 36 million people have been cured of tuberculosis (TB) over the past 15 years through a rigorous approach to treatment endorsed by WHO. New data, released today by WHO, also indicate that up to 8 million TB deaths have been averted. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:01:00 GMT http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2009/tb_report_20091208/en/index.html 4 December 2009 -- The attack on Thursday in Mogadishu that claimed the life of Somalia's Minister of Health, Dr Qamr Aden Ali, and several other senior government and community figures was a tragic blow to the nation's medical fraternity and underscores the urgent need for stabilization and security in the country. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:30:00 GMT http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/statements/2009/mogadishu_20091204/en/index.html 4 December 2009 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) is increasing its attention to tobacco control in Africa with the overall goal of preventing tobacco use from becoming as prevalent there as it is in other parts of the world. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/notes/2009/tobacco_20091204/en/index.html