Global progress report on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections, 2021

Global progress report on HIV-1

World Health Organization 2021 Accountability for the global health sector strategies 2016–2021: actions for impact Progress on the reduction and elimination of HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections looks very different now than it did a year ago. Across the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted essential health services, including those needed to support […]

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Key technical issues of herbal medicines with reference to interaction with other medicines

Key technical issues of herbal medicines-1

World Health Organization 2021 Many countries are seeking to expand coverage of essential health services, including essential medicines, at a time when the unique health challenges of the twenty-first century are emerging, such as rising consumer expectations for care, soaring costs, and stagnant or reduced budgets. One important part of the efforts to address these […]

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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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