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Laboratory testing of Andes virus (Orthohantavirus andesense) infection: interim guidance, 15 May 2026

This document provides interim guidance for laboratories, clinicians, health workers, public health officials and other stakeholders responding to outbreaks...

Exposing marketing tactics and strategies driving the global growth of nicotine pouches

This new report aims to help countries understand how the tobacco industry promotes nicotine pouches and how they can be effectively regulated. It highlights...

Working for a brighter, healthier future

WHO continues to strengthen its work for adolescent health and well-being through a coordinated approach led by the HQ Interdepartmental Technical Working...

Measurement of self-reported forgone health care and its reasons: towards tackling unmet health care need

Access to needed health services remains a central challenge for achieving universal health coverage, with unmet health care need reflecting gaps in service...