WHO releases AI ethics and governance guidance for large multi-modal models
WHO new guidance on the ethics and governance of large multi-modal models (LMMs) – a type of fast growing generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology with applications across health care.
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer after breast cancer to affect women aged 15–44 years in the European Union.
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RespiCast: the new European Respiratory Diseases Forecasting Hub
The European Respiratory Diseases Forecasting Hub (RespiCast) is open for weekly submission of several respiratory disease indicators such as influenza-like-illness, acute respiratory infection and COVID-19.
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Tobacco use declines despite tobacco industry efforts to jeopardize progress
Trends in 2022 show a continued decline in tobacco use rates globally. With about 1 in 5 adults worldwide consuming tobacco compared to 1 in 3 in 2000. WHO urges countries to continue putting in place tobacco control policies and continue to fight against tobacco industry interference.
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WHO launches appeal for US$ 1.5 billion for key emergencies in 2024
WHO today launched an appeal to protect the health of the most vulnerable populations in 41 emergencies around the globe in 2024. The appeal covers the emergencies that demand the highest level of response from WHO, with the aim to reach over 87 million people.
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Preventing famine and deadly disease outbreak in Gaza requires faster, safer aid access and more supply routes
As the risk of famine grows, and more people are exposed to deadly disease outbreaks, a fundamental step change in the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza is urgently needed, United Nations agencies warned today.
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WHO certifies Cabo Verde as malaria-free, marking a historic milestone in the fight against malaria
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cabo Verde joins the ranks of 43 countries and 1 territory that WHO has awarded this certification.
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