Guidance framework for testing genetically modified mosquitoes

Guidance framework for testing of genetically modified mosquitoes-1

World Health Organization on behalf of the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases 2021 Vector-borne diseases are endemic in more than 100 countries and affect approximately half of the world’s population. Many types of arthropods may serve as disease vectors, but this guidance focuses particularly on mosquitoes. Mosquitoes transmit several diseases of […]

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WHO benchmarks for the practice of tuina

WHO benchmarks for the practice of tuina-1

World Health Organization 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently implementing its 13th General Programme of Work (GPW13) to support countries in reaching all health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). GPW13 is structured around three interconnected strategic priorities: achieving universal health coverage; addressing health emergencies; and promoting healthier populations. These strategic priorities are supported by […]

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WHO benchmarks for the practice of acupuncture

WHO benchmarks for the practice of acupuncture-1

World Health Organization 2020 Integrated health services are essential for the World Health Organization (WHO) in the implementation of its 13th General Programme of Work, which aims to support countries in achieving universal health coverage and the health-related Sustainable Development Goals. The overarching mission for the Department of Integrated Health Services is to accelerate equitable […]

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Sex Work, Health, and Human Rights

Sex Work Health and Human Rights-1

Shira M. Goldenberg Ruth Morgan Thomas • Anna Forbes Stefan Baral Editors 2021 Global Inequities, Challenges, and Opportunities for Action Sex workers comprise a diverse population which includes women, men, transgender, and gender-diverse individuals; people living with HIV, people who use drugs, people who have experienced incarceration, documented and undocumented migrants, and indigenous people and others. Sex work […]

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