Publications

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Self-care competency framework - volume 1: global competency standards for health and care workers to support people’s self-care

These standards (Volume 1) define 10 key competencies for health and care workers to support self-care in their clinical practice as well as the specific,...

Self-care competency framework - volume 2: knowledge guide for health and care workers to support people’s self-care

The knowledge guide is the second volume in the Self-care competency framework to support health and care workers.  This describes how health...

Measuring physical activity in adults using wearable technologies: report of a scientific meeting, 10-12 June 2025, Montreal, Canada

 The Global Action Plan on Physical Activity and the WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviours call for updating global guidance...

Microbiological risk assessment of viruses in foods: part 2: prevention and intervention measures: meeting report

In response to a request from the 53rd Session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH), the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk...