02 May 2022 | Geneva: A rapid communication released by the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Programme has announced upcoming updates to the guidance on the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). These …
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Rapid communication: TB antigen-based skin tests for the diagnosis of TB infection
WHO announces updates on new TB antigen-based skin tests for the diagnosis of TB infection 04 April 2022 | Geneva: Tuberculosis antigen-based skin tests (TBST), a new class of tests to diagnose …
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The Global Commission on Evidence Report (Key Recommendations)
The Global Commission on Evidence The Evidence Commission’s independent panel of commissioners bring diverse points of view to creating a report that speaks to, and to pursuing pathways to influence …
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Planning and budgeting tool for TB and drug-resistant TB testing
19 January 2022 | Geneva: The Global Laboratory Initiative (GLI), with its secretariat at the World Health Organization (WHO) Global TB Programme, is pleased to release a Planning and Budgeting Tool for TB and …
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World Malaria Report 2021: Tracking progress against Malaria
Overview Each year, WHO’s World malaria report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of trends in malaria control and elimination across the globe. It tracks investments in malaria programmes and research as …
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Compendium of data and evidence-related tools for use in TB planning and programming
Overview Over the past 2 decades, there has been a considerable increase in the number of tools to generate, analyse and use data and evidence, to support discussion and decision-making …
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State of The World’s Hand Hygiene 2021
Investing $1 per person per year in hand hygiene could save hundreds of thousands of lives Overview The 2021 State of The World’s Hand Hygiene report launched on Global Handwashing Day by …
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Toolkit for establishing laws to eliminate lead paint
Overview This toolkit was developed by a group of partners of the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (Lead Paint Alliance), including industry, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations and government representatives. …
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WHO’s 7 policy recommendations on building resilient health systems
Overview WHO has released a position paper on building health systems resilience towards UHC and health security during COVID-19 and beyond to reinforce the urgent need for renewed and heightened national and …
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Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030
Overview This Global Plan has been developed by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Regional Commissions, in cooperation with partners in the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration and …
