Notes for the media 2012
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World AIDS Day 2012: Closing in on global HIV targets
29 November 2012 -
WHO Member States make progress on noncommunicable diseases
9 November 2012 -
Polio eradication efforts not reaching most vulnerable
1 November 2012 -
WHO: Routine vaccination reaching four in five children but 22 million still miss out
1 November 2012 -
Depression is a common illness and people suffering from depression need support and treatment
9 October 2012 -
Better eye care for all can bring economic benefits
4 October 2012 -
Megacity Kolkata joins WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities
1 October 2012 -
Expanding prepayment is key to universal health coverage
3 September 2012 -
How to increase condom use
1 August 2012 -
Hepatitis: “It’s closer than you think”
25 July 2012 -
WHO: Four ways to reduce hepatitis infections in people who inject drugs
21 July 2012 -
WHO issues first guidance on use of antiretrovirals by HIV-negative people at high risk to prevent infection
20 July 2012 -
WHO: HIV drug resistance is present but can be managed
18 July 2012 -
Children with disabilities more likely to experience violence
12 July 2012 -
WHO joins call for renewed focus on family planning
11 July 2012 -
People with drug dependence need better access to health care
26 June 2012 -
WHO gives countries tools to help stop abuse of people with mental health conditions
15 June 2012 -
WHO: Urgent action needed to prevent the spread of untreatable gonorrhoea
6 June 2012 -
WHO highlights importance of good hand hygiene for patient safety
4 May 2012 -
World Immunization Week rolls out in more than 180 countries
23 April 2012 -
New incentives needed to encourage health research and development for developing countries
5 April 2012 -
New protocol proposed to address illicit trade in tobacco products
4 April 2012 -
More evidence and better diagnostics needed before redefining severe forms of drug-resistant TB says WHO
23 March 2012 -
New WHO book showcases ways to safeguard medications
8 March 2012 -
More than 900 000 lives saved by protecting people living with HIV from TB
2 March 2012 -
WHO upholds guidance on hormonal contraceptive use and HIV
16 February 2012 -
Executive Board appoints the Regional Director for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
17 January 2012
Crises and emergencies
Services
Resources
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World Health Statistics
Annual compilation of data from 194 WHO Member States -
World health report
Expert assessment of a specific global health issue -
International travel and health
Travel risks, precautions and vaccination requirements