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Личный опыт имеет значение: от реальных историй к реальным переменам В этом году Всемирный день психического здоровья посвящен необходимости обеспечения полноценного участия людей, обладающих личным опытом жизни с психическими расстройствами, в деятельности в области охраны психического здоровья, поскольку знания, проистекающие из личного опыта, представляют особую ценность.

À l’écoute de l’expérience vécue : des voix authentiques pour un réel changement La Journée mondiale de la santé mentale est l’occasion d’assurer la participation significative des personnes vivant avec des problèmes de santé mentale et de considérer leurs connaissances comme une forme d’expertise essentielle. Cette année, la campagne appelle à ce que leurs voix soient prises en compte dans les politiques, les services et les décisions qui affectent leur vie.

The global health landscape continues to evolve and people are living longer. Following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, global life expectancy has returned to close to pre-pandemic levels. At the same time, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for an increasing share of deaths, with conditions such as diabetes, dementia, mental health conditions and drug use disorders contributing to a growing and changing burden of disease.

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 13:00–14:00 (CEST) Respiratory virus surveillance provides the foundation for understanding the impact of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV on populations and health systems worldwide. Through WHO's Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS), countries and partners collect and share epidemiological and virological data that help monitor virus circulation, assess disease severity and estimate disease burden.

Senior leadership of the Netherlands government and the World Health Organization reaffirmed their longstanding partnership in promoting and protecting the health of people worldwide during a meeting on 30 September 2026.

On 7 October 2026, WHO is launching two new guidelines on the integrated management of obesity in children and adolescents, setting out how health systems and health workers can deliver timely, evidence-based and people-centred care for children and adolescents living with obesity. The new guidelines address an important gap in global guidance on obesity care.

In 2026, postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal mortality globally, underscoring the urgent need for sustained action across all levels of healthcare systems.

New evidence in the Secretary-General's report to the 81st UN General Assembly, prepared by the World Health Organization (WHO) in coordination with the UN system, finds more countries acting on healthy ageing than ever before – but longer lives will not become healthy, dignified ones without faster, more sustained investment at country level.

The WHO Prequalification Unit (PQT) has launched eCTD submission capability through the ePQS Portal. The eCTD is a globally harmonized format for electronic regulatory submissions that will improve dossier lifecycle management and streamline the assessment process. PQT is implementing the transition in phases, with voluntary adoption currently underway and mandatory eCTD submission for all new applications starting on 30 September 2027.

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026, IARC is making available these social media tiles highlighting ways to reduce your risk of this disease.