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28 September 2025
Report of the 11th Meeting of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Group of Experts for Maternal,...
This is the report from the 11th meeting (June 10- 12 2025) of the strategic and technical advisory group of experts (STAGE) for maternal newborn child...
Enjoying the highest attainable standards of health is a fundamental human right. Despite progress in recent decades, maternal and neonatal mortality,...
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15 October 2024
Frequently asked questions on sexual and gender diversity, health and human rights: an introduction to...
This publication defines key concepts and terminology in health, gender identity and sexual diversity, and clarifies their meaning in WHO guidance,...
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