Health Leaders Warn of Greatest Disease Risks
Both U.S. and international health institutions use the month of February as an opportunity to raise awareness about diseases that are among the greatest causes of premature death.
Read moreTrial Dengue Vaccine Shows Promising Results
U.S. medical researchers have developed a trial vaccine that holds promise for preventing dengue, a disease that sickens an estimated 50 million people or more each year.
Read moreMeasles Cases Down in Long-Term Trend, Vaccinations Up
The incidence of measles worldwide has decreased 65 percent from 2000 to 2011, according to a new survey. The number of estimated deaths from measles has also declined, by 71 percent, from 542,000 to 158,000.
Read moreHighlighting the Work of the Global Partnership in Countering Biological Threats
Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, Chair of the 2012 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction (Global Partnership), hosted a celebratory event at the Centre International de Conferences in Geneva, Switzerland on December 17, 2012.
Read moreAmericas Region Supports Efforts to Put WHO on Stronger Financial Footing
WHO members are meeting in Geneva Dec 6-7 for an Extraordinary Meeting of the Program Budget and Administration Committee.
Read moreMental Health Week Goals: More Treatment, Less Stigma
Broadening global understanding about mental illness is the goal of the World Health Organization’s World Mental Health Day October 10 and National Mental Health Awareness Week October 7–13 in the United States.
Read moreGeneva Policy Dialogue: Series on Reproductive Health 2012 Resolve Award Celebration
Ambassador King welcomed the Aspen Institute to present the 2012 Resolve Award which recognized leaders for delivering on a promise of universal access to reproductive health.
Read moreSecretary Sebelius’ remarks at the 65th World Health Assembly
This is a compilation of speeches delivered by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at World Health Assembly meetings in Geneva, May 21-22, 2012
Read moreRemarks by Secretary Sebelius on Women’s Health
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius addressed the World Medical Association during the 65th World Health Assembly and called attention to the importance of investing in Women’s Health.
Read moreKathleen Sebelius Leads “Breaking Down Barriers” Panel Discussion on Health Care for LGBT Persons
Everyone has a basic right to health care. This is a principle that all people should share and all nations should strive for.
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