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Seven strategies to prevent drowning: technical package for policy-makers

Each year, drowning claims more than 300 000 lives globally. Although the vast majority of drowning deaths are preventable, many countries lack the policies,...

Consolidated HIV guidelines: service delivery

HIV remains a major public health challenge, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Inconsistent or delayed implementation of evidence-based...

WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre: Annual Report 2025

In 2025, World Health Organization (WHO) leadership reaffirmed Traditional Medicine as a strategic priority within the Organization’s broader transformation...