WHO announces new approaches to HIV prevention and treatment among children

New WHO guidance to improve use of medicines for children

Afghanistan first in world to use new vaccine against polio

Drug-resistant tuberculosis now at record levels

WHO spearheads health response to earthquake in Haiti

World Health Day: focus on making hospitals safe in emergencies

Only 5.4% of world's population covered by comprehensive smoke-free laws

Elimination of river blindness feasible

Greater equity in health should be a progress indicator

World Blood Donor Day: new blood for the world

New drug being tested in Africa for river blindness

Health sector treats almost 6 million in flood-affected Pakistan, but great challenges persist

WHO responds to health needs in Pakistan floods

Call for pictorial warnings on tobacco packs

R&B star Craig David joins the fight against tuberculosis

More than 30 new food safety standards adopted

WHO calls on malaria-endemic countries to strengthen monitoring of antimalarial drug efficacy

International experts limit melamine levels in food

WHO calls for protection of women and girls from tobacco

Checklist helps reduce surgical complications, deaths