Measles vaccination has saved an estimated 17.1 million lives since 2000
Sierra Leone stops transmission of Ebola virus
Globally, an estimated two-thirds of the population under 50 are infected with herpes simplex virus type 1
Tuberculosis mortality nearly halved since 1990
Pilot implementation of first malaria vaccine recommended by WHO advisory groups
New report identifies four ways to reduce health risks from climate pollutants
Despite progress, road traffic deaths remain too high
Preliminary study finds that Ebola virus fragments can persist in the semen of some survivors for at least 9 months
WHO/UNAIDS launch new standards to improve adolescent care
WHO: Number of people over 60 years set to double by 2050; major societal changes required