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WHO's operations in response to the conflict in Gaza that began in 2023 have included the evacuation of individuals requiring urgent medical care.

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13 March 2025

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UN Commission approves WHO recommendations to place psychoactive substances under international control

8 March 2025

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Many pregnancy-related complications going undetected and untreated – WHO

6 March 2025

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WHO announces new collaborating centre on AI for health governance

28 February 2025

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Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2025–2026 northern hemisphere influenza season

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End of Marburg virus disease outbreak

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24 March

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24–30 April 2025

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World Health Day

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WHO @ Global Hepatitis Summit 2025

18 – 21 March 2025

80th INN Consultation

18 – 21 March 2025

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

18 March 2025 09:00 – 10:30 UTC Time

INN Session with INN stakeholders

18 March 2025 09:00 – 10:30 UTC Time

One Health: Defining its concept, necessity, and implementation

18 March 2025 14:00 – 16:00 CET

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