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Technical consultation on the WHO Antimicrobial Resistance Diagnostic Initiative

The WHO AMR Division hosted a technical consultation in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 – 7 July 2023. This gathering brought together 52 participants...

Evaluation of certain food additives: ninety-ninth report of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

The Ninety-ninth report of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) meeting, Geneva, 11–20 June 2024.The report represents JECFA...

WHO global technical consultation on public health and social measures during health emergencies: report of the second meeting, Geneva, Switzerland, 21-23 November 2023

World Health Organization (WHO) held its 2nd global technical consultation on public health and social measures (PHSM) during health emergencies from 21...

Report of the Regional Director : the work of WHO in the Western Pacific Region, 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024

This report covers the work of WHO in the Western Pacific Region from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. It is the first report of the new Regional Director...