Consultation on eradication of yaws, 20–22 March 2013, CICG, Geneva, Switzerland
Brazilian school-based deworming and leprosy case-finding campaign targets more than 9 million children
WHO and Global Fund cite tuberculosis threat
In a historical first, WHO records zero cases of dracunculiasis in January
Few countries have road safety laws addressing all five key risk factors
International Survey of Radiofrequency Policies (2012-2013)
Child marriages-39 000 every day: More than 140 million girls will marry between 2011 and 2020
Global report on Fukushima nuclear accident details health risks
Millions have hearing loss that can be improved or prevented
UN Special Envoy to Stop TB- Dr Jorge Sampaio bids farewell
Effects of human exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals examined in landmark UN report
Landmark meeting on post-2015 TB targets held in Geneva
WHO/World Bank convene ministerial meeting to discuss best practices for moving forward on universal health coverage
New agreement expands access to schistosomiasis treatment for millions
UNICEF and WHO condemn attacks on health workers in Nigeria
Two-dose presentation of preservative-free Human Papilloma Vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) (Cervarix™).
WHO, WIPO, WTO release study on health innovation and access to medicines
1 in 2 countries unprepared to prevent and manage cancers
WHO issues new guidance on dietary salt and potassium
Hospital partnerships improve patient safety
