Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) refers to a range of conditions characterised by impaired social behaviour and a narrow range of...

For the first time in 10 years, WHO has published new policy guidance on malaria elimination. It provides countries with a set of tools...

The World Health Organization (WHO) today acknowledged the Republic of the Marshall Islands in eliminating lymphatic filariasis as a...

Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the latest estimates from WHO, more than 300 million...

WHO today launched a global initiative to reduce severe, avoidable medication-associated harm in all countries by 50% over the next 5...

In a weekly disease surveillance report, the health ministry says that in just one week, one person died and 86 others contracted...

Over 500 measles cases were reported for January 2017 in the WHO European Region. Measles continues to spread within and among European...

JOHANNESBURG - The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says tuberculosis is on the decline and more so for women in the...

Protecting human rights, ethics and equity are principles which underpin WHO’s End TB Strategy. Patients, communities, health workers,...

More than 190 000 polio vaccinators in 13 countries across west and central Africa will immunize more than 116 million children over the...