World Obesity Atlas 2023 highlights Global study predicts that more than half the global population will be living with overweight and obesity within 12 years if prevention, treatment and support…
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WHO Strategy for the National Action Plan for Health Security
World Health Organization strategy (2022-2026) for the National Action Plan for Health Security Overview The National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) are critical to ensure national capacities in health…
- Global Health NewsInternational Plan, Policy & GuidelinesNon- Communicable Diseases (NCDs)Public Health News
WHO launches new roadmap on breast cancer
Overview The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new Global Breast Cancer Initiative Framework today providing a roadmap to attain the targets to save 2.5 million lives from breast cancer by 2040.…
- Public HealthInternational Plan, Policy & GuidelinesLife Style & Public Health NutritionNon- Communicable Diseases (NCDs)Research & Publication
WHO highlights high cost of physical inactivity in first-ever global report
The Global status report on physical activity 2022 19 October 2022 News release Geneva Almost 500 million people will develop heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) attributable to physical…
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One Health Joint Plan of Action launched to address health threats to humans, animals, plants and environment
17 October 2022, News release, Geneva, Nairobi, Paris, Rome Today, a new One Health Joint Plan of Action was launched by the Quadripartite – the Food and Agriculture Organization of…
- International Plan, Policy & GuidelinesNon- Communicable Diseases (NCDs)Public Health UpdateResearch & Publication
WHO and ILO call for new measures to tackle mental health issues at work
28 September 2022, Joint News Release, Geneva, Switzerland The WHO guidelines on mental health at work provide evidence-based recommendations to promote mental health, prevent mental health conditions, and enable people living with…
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The 5 Moments for Medication Safety
The 5 Moments for Medication Safety are the key moments where action by the patient or caregiver can greatly reduce the risk of harm associated with the use of their…
- International Plan, Policy & GuidelinesCommunicable DiseasesResearch & Publication
Consolidated guidelines on HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations
Overview The Consolidated guidelines on HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations outline a public health response for 5 key populations (men who have…
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Critical considerations and actions for achieving universal access to sexual and reproductive health in the context of universal health coverage through a primary health care approach
ObjectiveThe objective of Critical Considerations and Actions for Achieving Universal Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Context of Universal Health Coverage through a Primary Health Care Approach is…
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Quality Health Services: A Planning Guide (WHO Quality Toolkit)
Overview The guide is for staff working at all levels of the health system who have a role in enhancing the quality of health services. It is also relevant to…
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