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8 August 2025 | Issue 316
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Conflict in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory [https://www.who.int/emergencies/situations/conflict-in-Israel-and-oPt]
WHO work on mpox [https://www.who.int/emergencies/situations/mpox-outbreak]
Latest news from WHO [https://www.who.int/news-room] and WHO events page [https://www.who.int/news-room/events]
Saturday, 9 August
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
On the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, WHO’s stakeholders will contribute to the first draft of the Global Plan of Action for the Health of Indigenous Peoples [https://www.who.int/initiatives/global-plan-of-action-for-health-of-indigenous-peoples], developed following the adoption of Resolution 76.16 at the 76th World Health Assembly in May 2023. This draft outlines priorities and actions to advance Indigenous Peoples’ right to health, recognizing their holistic view of well-being and the significant health disparities they face globally. Inputs are sought from Member States, Indigenous Peoples, UN agencies, civil society, academia, and others, with a submission deadline of 12 September 2025. The draft and background documents are available in English, Spanish, and French, and comments can be submitted online to help shape a plan that respects Indigenous knowledge systems and promotes equitable, culturally grounded health solutions.
More information [https://www.who.int/news-room/articles-detail/call-for-inputs–draft-global-plan-of-action-for-the-health-of-indigenous-peoples]
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
International Youth Day
On the occasion of International Youth Day, the WHO Youth Council [https://www.who.int/initiatives/who-youth-engagement/who-youth-council] is hosting a special virtual event on Tuesday, 12 August from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST to connect young people from around the world with WHO leadership, amplify youth voices, and shape the future of global health. To join the event, please register here [https://who.zoom.us/meeting/register/chn5wweqQs6P7VYuX_B1EA#/registration].
In the first segment of the event, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, will engage with youth participants, highlighting key health priorities and the critical role of young people in advancing health for all.
The second segment will feature youth-led breakout rooms, offering space for young participants to:
share their initiatives and projectsidentify areas where they need supportexplore opportunities for collaboration with the WHO Youth Council and its working groups
Join us to be part of the conversation — and the movement — to empower youth in global health.
Wednesday, 13 August
WHO EPI-WIN Webinar: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) genomic surveillance – how & why
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that causes infections of the upper and lower respiratory airways (including the nose, sinuses and lungs). Each year, RSV causes an estimated 3.6 million RSV-associated hospitalizations and approximately 100 000 RSV-attributable deaths in children under 5 years of age worldwide.
Join a webinar on 13 August from 13:00-14:00 CEST to discuss RSV genomic surveillance guidance, a core pillar of the Global Genomic Surveillance Strategy for Pathogens with Pandemic and Epidemic Potential (2022–2032).
Register here [https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_191qbSkCQai3Z60AB-w-ug#/registration].
Stories of interest:
Ethiopia’s integrated measles campaign reaches 18.5 million under-five children [https://www.afro.who.int/countries/ethiopia/news/ethiopias-integrated-measles-campaign-reaches-185-million-under-five-children] – 6 August 2025
WHO Afghanistan welcomes €7 million additional EU funding to strengthen health and emergency response systems [https://www.emro.who.int/afg/afghanistan-news/who-afghanistan-welcomes-7-million-additional-eu-funding-to-strengthen-health-and-emergency-response-systems.html] – 5 August 2025
WHO statement on IPC alert: Worst-case scenario for famine unfolding in Gaza [https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-statement-on-ipc-alert-worst-case-scenario-for-famine-unfolding-in-gaza.html] – 31 July 2025
Italy supports WHO with EUR 3 million to strengthen disease surveillance and health emergency response across Syria [https://www.emro.who.int/syria/news/italy-supports-who-with-eur-3-million-to-strengthen-disease-surveillance-and-health-emergency-response-across-syria.html] – 31 July 2025
Pakistan and WHO launch National Cholera Plan targeting a 90% reduction in mortality by 2030 [https://www.emro.who.int/pak/pakistan-news/pakistan-and-who-launch-national-cholera-plan-targeting-90-mortality-drop-by-2030.html] – 29 July 2025
Rainy season increases cholera threat in South Sudan [https://www.afro.who.int/countries/south-sudan/news/rainy-season-increases-cholera-threat-south-sudan?country=South%20Sudan&name=South%20Sudan] – 25 July 2025
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