Detecting iron deficiency early during pregnancy and in young children is crucial. Iron deficiency in children under two years of age can have significant and…
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<p>After a 3-year study of trends and future projections, the WHO Strategic Advisory Group on Malaria Eradication (SAGme) has released a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.who.int/publications-detail/malaria-eradication-benefits-future-scenarios-feasibility">detailed report</a>…
<p class="section_head1"> After reporting zero human cases for more than two years, Ethiopia has recorded six suspected new human cases<sup>1</sup> of dracunculiasis (guinea-worm disease) over the…
<p>The 5<sup>th</sup> meeting of the Emergency Committee, convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) to review the current Ebola virus disease…
The International Health Regulations Emergency Committee for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) met today, and has advised me that in its…
<p><p>The first United Nations “Solidarity Flight” is scheduled to leave Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, today – from there, the aircraft will transport the vital medical cargo…
7 April 2020 – Nurses account for more than half of all the world’s health workers, providing vital services throughout the health system. Around the…
Geneva. The World Health Organization (WHO) Global TB Programme, along with WHO regional and country offices, has developed an updated information note, in collaboration with stakeholders.…
FIFA has joined forces with the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in supporting the #BeActive campaign launched on the UN International…
WHO has listed the first two diagnostic tests for emergency use during the Covid-19 pandemic. The move should help increase access to quality-assured, accurate tests…