Cambodia’s success in tuberculosis control
16 October 2012 -- Twenty years ago, Cambodia had one of the world’s highest tuberculosis (TB) rates and a health system weakened by decades of conflict and economic hardship. Over the past decade, however, new approaches providing universal access to TB care through primary health centres have halved the number of new cases and helped the country meet global targets for detection and treatment.
Child marriage divorces girls from opportunity
11 October 2012—Today the world marks the first ever International Day of the Girl Child. The theme of the day is ending child marriage. The number one cause of death among girls aged 15-19 is death during pregnancy and childbirth. Early marriage also increases exposure to violence and abuse, and can increase the risk of HIV infection.
Stopping the stigmatization of depression
9 October 2012 -- Globally, more than 350 million people have depression. Many people fail to acknowledge that they are ill with depression and do not seek treatment. On World Mental Health Day, 10 October, WHO is calling for an end to the stigmatization of depression and other mental disorders and for better access to treatment for all people who need it.
More children immunized in Ethiopia
4 October 2012 -- A new approach to routine immunization in the rural Afar region in north-eastern Ethiopia nearly quadrupled the numbers of children vaccinated against measles, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio and other diseases in 2010. This success feature focuses on the strategies used to take vaccination coverage from as low as 22% to nearly 80% coverage in the target area.
WHO highlights
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October 2012
Launching the Global Vaccine Safety Initiative
The new Global Vaccine Safety Initiative (GVSI) web site is live as of 16 October 2012. The web site outlines actions that will be taken to achieve the eight objectives of the Blueprint – on vaccine safety monitoring, evaluation of safety signals, communication, internationally harmonized tools, regulatory frameworks, global technical support, expert advice, and interaction between stakeholders.
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October 2012
Investment case for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of syphilis
Mother-to-child transmission of syphilis (commonly referred to as “congenital syphilis”) is relatively simple to eliminate. Congenital syphilis is also inexpensive to detect and treat. Investing in screening and treatment for syphilis in pregnant women ranks as one of the most cost-effective antenatal interventions.
Features
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10 facts on blindness
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Preventing drowning in the Philippines
October 2012
Events
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World Pneumonia Day
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World Diabetes Day
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World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
14 November 2012
Corporate resources
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The world health report
Report on global public health and key statistics -
World health statistics report
WHO's annual compilation of data from its Member States -
International travel and health
Publication on travel risks, precautions and vaccination requirements -
International Health Regulations (IHR)
Global rules to enhance national, regional and global public health security