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Essential care package to address mental health and stigma for persons with neglected tropical diseases

Over 1 billion people worldwide are affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and a similar number are affected by mental health conditions. These...

Global curriculum guide for community health workers

The contribution of community health workers (CHWs) to universal health coverage and their performance can be optimized through appropriate health workforce...

Dengue: global situation, surveillance and progress – 2024 update

Global epidemiological overview – 2024In 2024, dengue was transmitted at unprecedented levels worldwide. WHO received reports of 14434584 cases,...

Midwifery Leadership Programme Facilitator Guide

The South-East (SE) Asia Region MLP reflects the findings of the SE Asia Region Midwifery Leadership Profiles (2022), in which a critical need for a leadership...