This document is an evidence-based policy for the implementation of sound tuberculosis (TB) infection control by all stake- holders. It recommends a combination of measures aimed at reducing the risk of TB transmission within populations. The emphasis is on early and rapid diagnosis, and proper mana...gement of TB patients.
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This checklist of essential emergency equipment for resuscitation describes minimum requirements for emergency and essential surgical care at the first referral health facility
Facebook posts shared thousands of times claim that holding your breath for more than 10 seconds is an effective test for the novel coronavirus, and that drinking water regularly can prevent the disease. The claims are false; the World Health Organization and other experts said there was no evide...nce to support these claims.
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The Global Health Observatory map gallery includes an extensive list of maps on major health topics.
Accessed 26 February 2019.
HIV Treatment and Care
Fact Sheet
July 2018
In order to help Member States understand what commercial foods for infants and young children are currently on the market, and to support implementation of the Guidance on ending inappropriate promotion of foods for infants and young children at the European level, the WHO Regional Office for Europ...e developed a methodology for identifying commercial baby foods available in retail settings and collecting data on their nutritional content, as well as various aspects of their packaging, labelling and promotion.
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Country statistics and global health estimates by WHO and UN partners | For more information visit the Global Health Observatory (http://www.who.int/gho/en/)
Source: Country statistics and global health estimates by WHO and UN partners. For more information visit the Global Health Observatory: https://www.who.int/gho/en