Vaccines bring us closer to a healthier world

View this email in your browser More Info on WHO's response to the pandemic Get involved with World Immunization Week Share Tweet Forward Share You can also find us on: Facebook messenger, Free Basics, Viber and WhatsApp Join us online and on WHO's social media channels to learn more about how #VacccinesWork to bring us closer to a healthier, more prosperous world. Find out more Latest on COVID-19 Greta Thunberg joins WHO's call for vaccine equity The Greta Thunberg Foundation will donate 100 000 Euros to the WHO Foundation to purchase COVID-19 vaccines, as part of the global effort to ensure equitable access of vaccines to people at highest risk in all countries. Assessing the risk of side-effects of the COVID-19 vaccines If you have the choice of more than one vaccine and are wondering which one to take and how to assess the risk of side effects, this episode of Science in 5 with WHO's Dr Katherine O'Brien is for you. Continued review of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines WHO continues to support the conclusion that the benefits of these vaccines outweigh the risks.  WHO donors and partners support pandemic response around the world This week, we highlight a recent selection of WHO's activities in regions and countries around the world with the support of Gavi, ECHO, Canada, USAID and many other key partners. More Info on WHO's response to the pandemic Other hot topics Zeroing in on malaria elimination In 2020, 8 countries reported zero malaria cases, providing inspiration for all malaria-endemic countries that are working to stamp out this deadly disease. Find out more Subscribe to the newsletter here. You can also find us on: Facebook messenger, Free Basics, Viber and WhatsApp Copyright © 2021 World Health Organization, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates at the WHO website (www.who.int). Thanks for helping to make the world a little healthier. Our mailing address is: World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 Geneva 27 1211 Switzerland Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.