Maternal deaths disproportionately high in developing countries
Global Polio Eradication Initiative welcomes the Organization of the Islamic Conference decision to step up effort to eradicate polio
Global leaders intensify commitment to prevent leading childhood killer - measles
Drownings and injury could be spared through new WHO risk protection plan
TB workforce crisis a major obstacle to treatment success
Up to 45 million blind people globally - and growing
WHO publishes results of largest-ever global collaboration on heart disease
UNICEF, WHO, and Acumen Fund announce introduction in Africa of new technology to fight malaria
Inadequate plumbing systems likely contributed to SARS transmission
New, affordable vaccine stops meningitis now WHO appeals for funds
Leading global institutions come together to address rising death toll on the world's roads
World Health Organization says failure to deliver AIDS medicines is a global health emergency
Children suffer most from the effects of ozone depletion
Amid SARS concerns, WHO urges influenza vaccinations for high-risk groups
WHO Director-General calls for “urgent treatment” for people with AIDS in Africa
Access to health services should be possible right across Angola
Joint mission on SARS animal reservoir and necessary next steps
Joint WHO, Food and Agriculture Organization and Chinese government mission on SARS animal reservoir and possible transmission to Humans
Young girls using tobacco almost as much as boys in many regions of the world
IARC Monographs Programme finds betel-quid and areca-nut chewing carcinogenic to humans
WHO issues best practices for naming new human infectious diseases
WHO/UNHCR issue new guide on mental health in humanitarian emergencies
WHO calls for increased transparency in medical research
WHO Executive Board appoints Dr Matshidiso Moeti as new Regional Director for Africa
Zsuzsanna Jakab elected for a second term as WHO Regional Director for Europe
WHO and the World Bank engage in new funding framework agreements
Cholera update in Yemen
Update: Election process for the new WHO Director-General
Countries start to act on noncommunicable diseases but need to speed up efforts to meet global commitments
WHO flags key challenges to global HIV response at International AIDS Conference
New strategies to end violence against children
WHO/PAHO and partners set out Zika strategic response plan for the next 18 months
WHO convenes 3rd meeting of Emergency Committee on Zika and observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations
WHO supports Cabo Verde in managing Zika virus
Health workers: a triple return for health, economic growth, and employment
WHO and experts prioritize vaccines, diagnostics and innovative vector control tools for Zika R&D
Director-General leads WHO delegation to the Belt and Road Forum for Health Cooperation
WHO outlines ways to prevent and mitigate childhood hearing loss
Thousands of lives at risk as Gaza public hospitals face fuel and electricity crisis
WHO Executive Board announces the names of the 3 nominees for the post of WHO Director-General
