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Guidelines for the prevention of bloodstream infections and other infections associated with the use of intravascular catheters: part 2: central venous catheters

These WHO guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the prevention of bloodstream infections (BSIs) and other infections associated with the...

WHO practical manual on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care

The global burden of acute bacterial meningitis remains high, particularly in low- and middle-income countries and resource-limited settings. Following...

Evaluation of Global Health Days 2019-2023: Report

This report presents an independent evaluation of WHO global health days and weeks conducted for the period 2019–2023, assessing their relevance,...

Contingency fund for emergencies: 2025 annual report

The Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) is WHO’s rapid financing mechanism that enables immediate, life-saving action in the first days of an...