June 2018
WHO Launches Checklist to Combat Maternal and Newborn Deaths in Health Facilities
The WHO has launched a 'Safe Childbirth Checklist and Implementation Guide' to address preventable maternal and newborn deaths, particularly in low-resource settings. This initiative involves…
WHO and UNAIDS Introduce Global Standards to Enhance Adolescent Health Care
WHO and UNAIDS have launched new global standards aimed at improving adolescent health care services, addressing critical issues like mental health, substance use, and access…
WHO Approves New Global Malaria Strategy and Budget for 2016-2017
WHO Member States have agreed on a new global malaria strategy for 2016-2030 aimed at significantly reducing malaria cases and deaths, with a focus on…
WHO Launches Phase III Ebola Vaccine Trial in Guinea
The WHO, in collaboration with Guinea's Health Ministry, MSF, and other partners, is set to launch a Phase III trial for the VSV-EBOV vaccine on…
WHO Issues 29 Guidelines to Prevent Surgical Infections and Combat Superbugs
The WHO has released new guidelines recommending 29 measures to prevent surgical site infections and combat antibiotic resistance, emphasizing the importance of proper hygiene and…
WHO Calls for Urgent Action to Combat Viral Hepatitis Ahead of World Hepatitis Day
The WHO is urging countries to take immediate action to combat viral hepatitis ahead of World Hepatitis Day, highlighting the need for increased awareness, testing,…