Mental Health

Men are less likely to seek help for mental health issues despite experiencing them at similar rates to women. This reluctance is often attributed to societal expectations of masculinity and stigma surrounding mental health. Addressing this requires recognizing that mental health is just as important for men as it is for women, and that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. 

World Drowning Prevention

This global advocacy event serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities and offer life-saving solutions to prevent it. An estimated 236,000 people drown every year, and drowning is among the ten leading causes of death for children aged 5-14 years.

World Hepatitis Awareness

World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, is an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis, encourage actions and engagement by individuals, partners and the public and highlight the need for a greater global response as outlined in the WHO's Global hepatitis report of 2017.

Building global solidarity for worldwide health security

We work with countries to improve their own preparedness for pandemics and health emergencies. But for this to be effective, we will ensure that countries work together. Above all, this pandemic has shown us over and again, that no one is safe until everyone is safe.

Advance health for all

Tackling health inequities