Chemical Safety and Health
Through the Chemical Safety and Health Unit, WHO works to establish the scientific basis for the sound management of chemicals, and to strengthen national capabilities and capacities for chemical safety.
Chemical incidents and poisonings
Key publication
This global summary and assessment of risk for Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) reviews the global disease situation as of 5 January 2026. It replaces...
28 January 2026
Regional consultation to develop a Practical Guide on Immunization Waste Management, 8–9 December 2025
Regional Consultation to Develop a Practical Guide on Immunization Waste Management was organized jointly by WHO Regional office for South-East Asia (SEARO)...
27 January 2026
Policies and interventions to create healthy school food environments: WHO guideline
Children spend a large share of their day in school, making it a critical setting for shaping lifelong dietary habits and reducing health and nutrition...
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