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The world malaria report 2008
December 2008--This report provides an overview of the global distribution of malaria cases and deaths and documents how control strategies recommended by WHO have been adopted and implemented in endemic countries. It also includes information about sources of funding for malaria control.
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The World Health Report
Annual report with an expert assessment of global health including statistics. Focuses on a particular theme every year.

International Travel and Health
Publication on health risks for international travellers, vaccination requirements and precautions to take.

International Health Regulations
Latest edition of the public health regulations that are legally binding on WHO Member States.

The International Classification of Diseases
The international standard diagnostic classification for epidemiological and health management purposes.

International Pharmacopoeia
Collection of quality specifications for pharmaceutical substances and dosage forms, for reference or adaptation by WHO Member States.

JOURNALS

Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Monthly journal with peer-reviewed papers. Focus on developing countries.

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Published by the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. Focus on policies and research in the region.

Pan American Journal of Public Health
Published by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Contains technical and analytical papers.

Weekly Epidemiological Record
Epidemiological information on cases and outbreaks of communicable diseases.

WHO Drug Information
Quarterly journal on topics relating to medicines development and regulation.

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:: African Region

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:: South-East Asia Region

:: European Region

:: Eastern Mediterranean Region

:: Western Pacific Region


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