Thiamine deficient infant formula
US$ 341 million needed for health of 45 million people in crises
Diabetes cases could double in developing countries in next 30 years
WHO and FAO announce global initiative to promote consumption of fruit and vegetables
World Health Organization steps up action against substandard and counterfeit medicines
Health and Finance Ministers to address need for worldwide increase in health investment
Musculoskeletal conditions affect millions
The price of better health in Iraq: an extra US$ 14 per person per year
Mass immunization campaign launched to protect 15 million children from polio, as outbreak in Nigeria spreads across West Africa
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
UNICEF, WHO, and Acumen Fund announce introduction in Africa of new technology to fight malaria
WHO publishes results of largest-ever global collaboration on heart disease
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
WHO/UNICEF highlight need to further reduce gaps in access to improved drinking water and sanitation
World Malaria Day 2014: WHO helps countries assess feasibility of eliminating malaria
Many countries lack capacity to prevent and treat hearing loss
WHO opens public consultation on draft sugars guideline
WHO Executive Board appoints two Regional Directors
Measles deaths reach record lows with fragile gains toward global elimination
World Mental Health Day – 10 October: Dignity in mental health
WHO launches toolkit to help countries respond to sexual violence
Global health workforce, finances remain low for mental health
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
