International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11) Member states agreed today to adopt the...

Algeria and Argentina have been officially recognized by WHO as malaria-free. The certification is granted when a country proves that it...

Six countries restricted industrially produced trans fat since 2018, and another 24 countries, including the European Union, recently...

Around one in seven of all babies worldwide are born with a low birthweight More than 20 million babies were born with a low birthweight...

Smarter research & development to tackle global health priorities Today, WHO’s new Science Division launched an online resource to guide...

New WHO Guidelines recommend specific interventions for reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia People can reduce their risk...

WHO welcomes the commitment by the International Food and Beverage Alliance (IFBA) to align with the WHO target to eliminate industrially...

WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) today issued new recommendations to address vaccination challenges in the ongoing Ebola...

Children under five must spend less time sitting watching screens, or restrained in prams and seats, get better quality sleep and have...

WHO welcomes the Government of Malawi’s launch of the world’s first malaria vaccine today in a landmark pilot programme. The country is...