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A briefing on the margins of the Executive Board meeting on 7 February 2023 covered the situation in Türkiye and Syria after a devastating earthquake and multiple aftershocks hit south-east Türkiye and north-west Syria on 6 February 2023.

Countries in the Greater Horn of Africa are facing food insecurity not seen in decades with millions of people at risk of starvation. The region is reeling from the worst drought in 40 years and other climate shocks, years of conflict and instability, the impact of the pandemic and rising global food prices. A hunger crisis is a health crisis. Displacement often leads to an increase in infectious diseases, and malnutrition makes people more likely to get sick. Many families have left their homes in search of food, water and pasture for animals. Uprooted, they often lack access to health services just when they are needed most. This is why health response images are included in this photo gallery.

Press conference to update on the report of the 2nd meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox. During the press conference, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros stated that the global monkeypox outbreak represents a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).

151st session of the Executive Board

Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly, Geneva, Switzerland, 22 - 28 May 2022

Outstanding contributions to public health recognized at the Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly award ceremony

Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly, Geneva, Switzerland, 22 - 28 May 2022