(AGENPARL) – sab 22 luglio 2023 WHO Media
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Monday, 23 July
WHO at the 12th IAS Conference on HIV Science
23 to 26 July, Brisbane Australia and online
WHO will participate in IAS 2023, the [12th International IAS Conference on HIV Science](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-d/), taking place in Brisbane, Australia and virtually. This biennial conference presents the critical advances in basic, clinical and operational HIV research that move science into policy and practice.
At a series of events, WHO will present findings on HIV and COVID-19 and evidence around the intersections between mpox and HIV; launch new guidance on the role of HIV viral suppression; present updated recommendations on HIV testing; and discuss new directions towards HIV integration into primary health care. A press release will be issued on July 23.
More details on WHO at the IAS conference: [https://who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/07/23/default-calendar/who-at-ias-conference-2023](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-h/)
Tuesday, 24 July
WHO at the STI & HIV 2023 World Congress
24 to 27 July, Chicago, United States of America
WHO will share its latest guidance on sexually transmitted infections (STI) at the [STI & HIV 2023 World Congress](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-k/) taking place in Chicago, the United States of America, on 24-27 July 2023. With STIs on the rise globally, WHO is calling for better access to testing and diagnostic services. At the congress, WHO will also discuss its latest STI research agenda and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in gonorrhoea.
For more information visit: [https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/07/24/default-calendar/who-at-the-sti-hiv-world-congress-2023](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-u/)
Self-Care Day and launch of the self-care competency framework
An estimated 3.6 billion people – half of the world – lack access to essential health services. WHO recommends [self-care interventions](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-o/) for every country as a critical path to reaching universal health coverage, helping people have more control over their own health; supporting wider healthcare options, and enabling easier access to healthcare.
On 24 July, WHO will release a new resource to help health workers support self-care, by enabling people to test for and manage diseases and disability, prevent illness, or get information relating to their health. The Self-care competency framework is published in three parts: [a knowledge guide](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-b/), geared at health and care workers; a curriculum guide for use by those involved in planning and delivering education and training of health and care workers; and [competency standards](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-n/).
Fourth meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)
24 to 28 July, 09:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:30 CEST
The [fourth meeting](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-a/) of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (WGIHR) will be held from 24–28 July 2023. The opening plenary session will take place on 24 July at 14:00 and will be [publicly webcast](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-f/). The report of the meeting will be discussed on the last day as part of an open session, which will be [webcast](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-z/), and subsequently posted on the [governing bodies section of the WHO website](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-v/).
During this meeting, Member States will consider the proposed amendments to Article 4 Responsible authorities, Articles 5-11 related to notification, verification and information sharing by WHO about public health risks, Article 12 on the determination of a public health emergency of international concern, Articles 15-18 related to recommendations and Articles 48-49 on the Emergency Committee. They will also receive an update about the intersessional activities related to previously considered articles.
The UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment
24-26 July, Rome, Italy
The UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment ([UNFSS+2](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-e/)) will be an opportunity to further socialize the powerful role of sustainable, equitable, healthy and resilient food systems as critical SDG accelerators and advocate for urgent action at scale, building on the latest evidence that sustainable food systems contribute to better and more sustainable outcomes for people, planet and prosperity leaving no one behind.
On July 25, WHO will host a [high-level leadership dialogue on food systems for people’s nutrition and health](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-s/) during the Summit, which will focus on the transformation of food systems to deliver healthy, sustainable and affordable diets as a pathway to ending hunger and malnutrition in all its forms for all people, contributing to achieving the SDGs. The Dialogue will be held at FAO premises in Rome and will be broadcast (with interpretation in all UN languages) on the UNFSS+2 virtual campus (register [here](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-g/)).
25 July
World Drowning Prevention Day 2023
For more information: [https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-drowning-prevention-day/2023](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-yd/)
26 July
WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc)
The Executive Summary of the recommendations of the WHO Expert Committee on Selection and Use of Essential Medicines will be published on 26 July. It describes the additions, changes and removal of medicines for the 2023 update of the WHO EML and EMLc.
Updated every 2 years, the WHO Model Lists provide an evidence-based model upon which countries can base their own national essential medicine lists – medicines that are considered necessary for all health systems, regardless of development level. The Executive Summary will appear [here](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-yh/).
28 July
World Hepatitis Day 2023 – One life, one liver
28 July is[World Hepatitis Day](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-yk/). Viral hepatitis still kills over a million people every year. Hepatitis infection is silent and liver health awareness is low. Most symptoms only appear once the disease is advanced, resulting in a huge volume of undiagnosed people living with hepatitis. Even when hepatitis is diagnosed, the number of people who go on to receive treatment is very low.
WHO will release guidance on tracking progress in eliminating hepatitis and a policy report assessing the levels of screening in antenatal clinics, integration with HIV programmes, and more.
Further information: [https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-hepatitis-day/2023](https://worldhealthorganization.cmail19.com/t/d-l-vyhhihy-iitylyihjr-yu/)
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