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12 January 2021
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Global scientists double down on SARS-CoV-2 variants research at WHO-hosted forum

11 January 2021
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Neglected tropical diseases: WHO to formally launch new road map for next decade

31 December 2020
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WHO issues its first emergency use validation for a COVID-19 vaccine and emphasizes need for equitable global access

30 December 2020
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COVID-19: One year later – WHO Director-General’s new year message

24 December 2020
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A look back at 2020. Moving forward with hope for a successful 2021!

22 December 2020
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WHO guideline on ensuring balanced national policies for access and safe use of controlled medicines

22 December 2020
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Joint statement calling for urgent country scale-up of access to optimal HIV treatment for infants and children living with HIV

21 December 2020
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Behavioural considerations for acceptance and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines

18 December 2020
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Meet the 100+ outstanding Nurses and Midwives

18 December 2020
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COVAX Announces additional deals to access promising COVID-19 vaccine candidates; plans global rollout starting Q1 2021

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