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WHO urges countries to take measures to combat antimicrobial resistance

Posted: August 20th, 2010, 4:00am CDT

20 August 2010 -- WHO suggests that countries should be prepared to implement hospital infection control measures to limit the spread of multi-drug resistant strains and to reinforce national policy on prudent use of antibiotics, reducing the generation of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
H1N1 in post-pandemic period

Posted: August 10th, 2010, 10:00am CDT

10 August 2010 -- The new H1N1 virus has largely run its course and the world is no longer in phase 6 of influenza pandemic alert, but in the post-pandemic period.
WHO responds to health needs in Pakistan floods

Posted: August 3rd, 2010, 4:00am CDT

3 August 2010 -- The worst floods on record in Pakistan are placing the health of hundreds of thousands of people at risk, with a high threat of water-borne disease outbreaks and immense damage to health facilities. WHO is coordinating the response of health partners and supporting Pakistani authorities by sending medicines and related health supplies capable of treating more than 200 000 people.
Breastfeeding key to saving children’s lives

Posted: July 30th, 2010, 4:00am CDT

30 July 2010 -- Malnutrition is responsible for one-third of the 8.8 million deaths annually among children under five. Breastfeeding is a key to improve infant and young child nutrition. The "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" ensure right start for every infant and the necessary support for mothers to breastfeed.
WHO and the International Olympic Committee sign agreement to improve healthy lifestyles

Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:00am CDT

21 July 2010 -- In addition to promoting healthy lifestyle choices the agreement aims to support physical activity, sports for all, Tobacco Free Olympic Games, and the prevention of childhood obesity.
WHO announces new approaches to HIV prevention and treatment among children

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 4:00am CDT

20 July 2010 -- WHO has made new recommendations with the objective of reducing and eventually eliminating new HIV infections in children. To reduce the number of infants that are infected with HIV each year, WHO recommends that all women with HIV receive antiretroviral drugs to protect against transmission during pregnancy, delivery or breastfeeding.
More than five million people receiving HIV treatment

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 4:00am CDT

19 July 2010 -- WHO estimates that 1.2 million more people received HIV treatment in 2009 than in 2008. In addition HIV-related mortality can be reduced by 20% in the next five years if guidelines for early treatment are put into action.
International experts limit melamine levels in food

Posted: July 6th, 2010, 4:00am CDT

6 July 2010 -- The maximum amount of melamine allowed in powdered infant formula is 1 mg/kg according to new rulings from the UN's food standards body, Codex Alimentarius Commission. The Commission also issued new guidance for hygienic measures for safer fresh salads and seafood.
WHO launches global network of age-friendly cities

Posted: June 29th, 2010, 4:00am CDT

29 June 2010 -- A WHO network helps cities design urban settings that enables older people to remain active and continue to be healthy participants in society.
New WHO guidance to improve use of medicines for children

Posted: June 18th, 2010, 4:00am CDT

18 June 2010 -- Accurate dosing of medicines for children is crucial, especially between the ages of 0 to12 months. Dosing errors in children this young can have devastating results. The newly released WHO Model Formulary for Children can help alleviate this problem with information on using over 240 essential medicines for children aged under 12.
Global polio eradication initiative launches 2010-2012 strategic plan for interrupting polio worldwide

Posted: June 17th, 2010, 4:00am CDT

17 June 2010 -- Strategic plan for stopping polio worldwide builds upon lessons learnt in Nigeria. However at this important juncture the plan faces a 50% funding shortfall. Simply managing cash flow will not be enough; renewed donor commitment is required to go the final inch and eradicate polio.
World Blood Donor Day: new blood for the world

Posted: June 13th, 2010, 4:00am CDT

14 June 2010 -- Young people under the age of 25 contribute an estimated 38% of all voluntary blood donations. World Blood Donor Day held on 14 June has the slogan, "New blood for the world," to raise awareness of the important role young people play in maintaining supplies of safe blood.
WHO Director-General’s letter to BMJ editors

Posted: June 8th, 2010, 5:00am CDT

08 June, 2010 -- Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of the WHO sent the following letter to the editors of the BMJ, formerly British Medical Journal, in response to their article on conflicts of interest at the WHO.
WHO calls for protection of women and girls from tobacco

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 12:00pm CDT

28 May 2010 -- For World No Tobacco Day, Monday May 31st, WHO is urging global action to protect women and girls from tobacco marketing and smoke. “Tobacco use is neither liberating nor glamorous. It is addictive and deadly, " said WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan.
Experts conclude that recommendations on pandemic influenza vaccines are still valid

Posted: May 28th, 2010, 4:00am CDT

28 May 2010 ¦ Geneva -- Following a review of the latest data on pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009 vaccines, WHO's Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization, has concluded that its previous recommendations on priority target groups and number of doses still stand.
Sixty-third World Health Assembly closes after passing multiple resolutions

Posted: May 22nd, 2010, 1:00am CDT

21 May 2010 -- The delegates at the World Health Assembly adopted resolutions on a variety of global health issues.
Call for action to reduce the harmful use of alcohol

Posted: May 21st, 2010, 6:00am CDT

21 May 2010 -- Consensus at the World Health Assembly leads to a breakthrough global strategy to reduce harmful alcohol use. The strategy is a result of collaboration between all of WHO 193 Member States and identifies actions that can be taken globally.
Statue commemorates smallpox eradication

Posted: May 17th, 2010, 4:00am CDT

17 May 2010 -- A statue commemorating the 30th anniversary of the eradication of smallpox is unveiled at World Health Organization Headquarters in Geneva. The statue is a reminder of the significance of eradication and that global public health goals can be attained.
The UN tackles noncommunicable diseases

Posted: May 14th, 2010, 4:00am CDT

14 May 2010 -- WHO welcomes the adoption of the United Nations General Assembly resolution on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases which kill nearly 35 million people each year.
Better care for newborns crucial for Millennium Development Goal on child deaths

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 6:00am CDT

10 May 2010 -- Improving newborn care in the first month of life is essential for reducing child deaths in developing countries, according to a global update on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) released today in the World Health Statistics 2010.
WHO highlights critical need for life-saving antivenoms

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 4:00am CDT

04 May, 2010 -- Snake bites kill over 100 000 people a year and countries face a shortage of appropriate antivenoms. To improve this situation WHO has published guidelines on the production, regulation and control of snake antivenoms and a website with details on where venomous snakes are located, what they look like, which antivenoms are appropriate, and where they can be obtained.
WHO Director-General returns from Democratic People's Republic of Korea country visit

Posted: April 30th, 2010, 6:00am CDT

30 April 2010 -- Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of WHO commented on the notable public health achievements and the challenges remaining during her visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. She attended opening of the telemedicine facilities established with WHO support and highlighted the importance of information and communication technology in improving access and quality of health services especially in remote areas.
New children's medicine guide released by UNICEF and WHO

Posted: April 29th, 2010, 4:00am CDT

29 April 2010 -- A new publication on the Sources and prices of selected medicines for children has been made available by UNICEF and WHO. It will help doctors and organizations obtain some of the 240 essential medicines that can save the lives of children.
Malaria progress shows development aid for health works

Posted: December 14th, 2009, 6:01pm CST

15 December 2009 -- Significant progress has been made in delivering life-saving malaria nets and treatments over the last few years, but the coverage of malaria programmes needs to be stepped up drastically in order to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), according to a report released today by WHO.
Afghanistan first in world to use new vaccine against polio

Posted: December 14th, 2009, 6:01pm CST

15 December -- Using a new vaccine for the first time, a sub-national polio immunization campaign will take place from 15-17 December in Afghanistan. About 2.8 million children under five in the Southern, South-Eastern and Eastern Regions of Afghanistan will receive the vaccine.
Only 5.4% of world's population covered by comprehensive smoke-free laws

Posted: December 8th, 2009, 6:01pm CST

9 December 2009 -- About 5.4% of the world's population was covered by comprehensive smoke-free laws in 2008, up from 3.1% in 2007, WHO stated today in its second report on the global tobacco epidemic. This means that 154 million more people are no longer exposed to the harms of tobacco smoke in work places, restaurants, bars and other indoor public places.
36 million people with TB cured

Posted: December 7th, 2009, 6:01pm CST

8 December 2009 -- Some 36 million people have been cured of tuberculosis (TB) over the past 15 years through a rigorous approach to treatment endorsed by WHO. New data, released today by WHO, also indicate that up to 8 million TB deaths have been averted.
Tragic Mogadishu attack a blow to the health system in Somalia

Posted: December 4th, 2009, 6:30am CST

4 December 2009 -- The attack on Thursday in Mogadishu that claimed the life of Somalia's Minister of Health, Dr Qamr Aden Ali, and several other senior government and community figures was a tragic blow to the nation's medical fraternity and underscores the urgent need for stabilization and security in the country.
WHO launches new tobacco control effort in Africa

Posted: December 3rd, 2009, 6:00pm CST

4 December 2009 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) is increasing its attention to tobacco control in Africa with the overall goal of preventing tobacco use from becoming as prevalent there as it is in other parts of the world.
Global measles deaths drop by 78%, but resurgence likely

Posted: December 2nd, 2009, 6:01pm CST

3 December 2009 -- Vaccinating nearly 700 million children against measles, through large-scale immunization campaigns and increased routine immunization coverage, has prevented an estimated 4.3 million measles deaths in less than a decade. However, global immunization experts warn of a resurgence in measles deaths if vaccination efforts are not sustained.

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