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10 April 2025

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Countries are already experiencing significant health system disruptions – WHO

10 April 2025

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WHO launches first-ever guidelines on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care

7 April 2025

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World must act with urgency to save Palestinians in Gaza

7 April 2025

Joint News Release

Aid cuts threaten fragile progress in ending maternal deaths, UN agencies warn

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14 April 2025

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World Malaria Day

25 April 2025

World Immunization Week

24–30 April 2025

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Lyon health festival

12 April 2025 14:00 – 17:00 CET

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World Chagas Disease Day 2025 ̶ Prevent, control, care: Everyone’s role in Chagas disease

14 April 2025

Webinar: WHO support for GCF country driven programming for the health sector: AFRO/EMRO (MENA) Regions

15 April 2025 09:00 – 10:30 UTC Time

WHO EPI-WIN Webinar: the utility of pathogen genomics: spotlight mpox

16 April 2025 13:00 – 14:00 CET

Global webinar: Launch of the WHO technical guide on measuring and monitoring quality of care to improve maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services

16 April 2025 14:00 – 15:00 UTC Time

World Health Day 2025

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