Protecting unborn babies from alcohol-related harm

19 March 2014 -- Alcohol and drug abuse during pregnancy can harm babies. It can also cause miscarriage, preterm birth, and stillbirth. If an unborn baby is exposed to alcohol it can be affected for life. Aboriginal women in Australia have shown how communities can take action to protect their women and babies from alcohol-related harm in pregnancy.

• Read more on how aboriginal women are protecting babies from alcohol-related harm

14 March 2014 -- Mosquitoes, flies, ticks and bugs may be a threat to your health – and that of your family – at home and when travelling. This is the message of this year’s World Health Day, 7 April, which highlights actions we can all take to protect ourselves from the serious diseases that these “vectors” can cause. Use these posters to help you prepare for your World Health Day activities.

• Download the World Health Day 2014 posters
• Find out more about World Health Day 2014

12 March 2014 -- Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) kill more than 36 million people each year. Nearly 80% of NCD deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. There are techniques to prevent and control NCDs that are very cost-effective and affordable for all Member States. WHO has developed a set of tools for the prevention and control of NCDs - from setting national targets and developing national multisectoral policies and plans to measuring results.

• Access the NCD tools
• See the Global action plan for the prevention and control of NCDs

10 March 2014 – More than half of the world's population is at risk from vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue. Yet, we can protect ourselves and our families by taking simple preventive measures, including vaccination. This infographic highlights a number of these.

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• Find out more about World Health Day