SARS case in laboratory worker in Taiwan, China
New book demonstrates how climate change impacts on health
The Health Academy
Global search for SARS vaccine gains momentum
World Health Organization and UNAIDS unveil plan to get 3 million AIDS patients on treatment by 2005
WHO adds new fixed dose combinations to its list of quality products for AIDS treatment
Global AIDS epidemic shows no sign of abating; highest number of HIV infections and deaths ever
Thiamine deficient infant formula
US$ 341 million needed for health of 45 million people in crises
Diabetes cases could double in developing countries in next 30 years
WHO and FAO announce global initiative to promote consumption of fruit and vegetables
World Health Organization steps up action against substandard and counterfeit medicines
Health and Finance Ministers to address need for worldwide increase in health investment
Musculoskeletal conditions affect millions
The price of better health in Iraq: an extra US$ 14 per person per year
Mass immunization campaign launched to protect 15 million children from polio, as outbreak in Nigeria spreads across West Africa
Global Polio Eradication Initiative welcomes the Organization of the Islamic Conference decision to step up effort to eradicate polio
Maternal deaths disproportionately high in developing countries
Global leaders intensify commitment to prevent leading childhood killer - measles
Drownings and injury could be spared through new WHO risk protection plan
Hospital partnerships improve patient safety
Former Director-General of WHO dies: health contributions remembered
New WHO safe and dignified burial protocol - key to reducing Ebola transmission
Improved data reveals higher global burden of tuberculosis
World Heart Day 2014: salt reduction saves lives
WHO: Air travel is low-risk for Ebola transmission
Ebola challenges West African countries as WHO ramps up response
WHO/UNICEF highlight need to further reduce gaps in access to improved drinking water and sanitation
World Malaria Day 2014: WHO helps countries assess feasibility of eliminating malaria
Many countries lack capacity to prevent and treat hearing loss
WHO opens public consultation on draft sugars guideline
WHO Executive Board appoints two Regional Directors
Measles deaths reach record lows with fragile gains toward global elimination
World Mental Health Day – 10 October: Dignity in mental health
WHO launches toolkit to help countries respond to sexual violence
Global health workforce, finances remain low for mental health
WHO issues best practices for naming new human infectious diseases
WHO/UNHCR issue new guide on mental health in humanitarian emergencies
WHO calls for increased transparency in medical research
WHO Executive Board appoints Dr Matshidiso Moeti as new Regional Director for Africa
