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Chile becomes the first country in the Americas to be verified by WHO for the elimination of leprosy

27 February 2026 News release

Recommendations for influenza vaccine composition for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere season

27 February 2026 News release

Denmark becomes first country in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis

25 February 2026 News release

WHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize strong collaboration on health system delivery, emergency relief and advancing mental health

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Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) - March 2026

9 – 12 March 2026

WHO EPI-WIN webinar: Women in Health Emergencies

11 March 2026 13:00 – 14:00 CET

WHO EPI-WIN webinar: Preparing for and responding to an influenza pandemic: what is the PIP Framework?

18 March 2026 13:00 – 14:00 CET

World TB Day 2026 – Online talk show

18 March 2026 13:30 – 16:00 CET

Webinar: Launch of the WHO guideline on environmentally friendly and less invasive oral health care for preventing and managing dental caries

19 March 2026 13:00 – 14:30 CET