Why Did Nearly 1 in 10 Infants Not Receive Vaccinations in 2016?
The World Health Organization and UNICEF have reported that 12.9 million infants worldwide did not receive any vaccinations in 2016.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
WHO: Estimated Costs of Reaching Global Health Targets Released
If investments were to aid in development of universal health coverage, the lifespan in some countries could increase as much as 8.4 years.
WHO Encourages Action Against HIV Drug Resistance Threat
The threat of HIV drug resistance is increasing, and action needs to be taken to help improve HIV treatment plans.
WHO Resolution Important Step Forward in Battling Sepsis, Experts Say
The WHO resolution, with its implicit recognition of sepsis as a major threat to patient safety and global health, has the potential to save millions of lives.
WHO Guidelines for Managing HIV Drug Resistance
The World Health Organization published new guidelines for managing HIV drug resistance in countries in which pretreatment HIVDR to NNRTIs is prevalent.
Significant Progress Made in Containing Poliovirus Globally, says CDC
Following the eradication of wild poliovirus type 2 in 2015, trivalent vaccines were replaced with bivalent OPV.
Severity of Health Care Attacks in Syria Reported by WHO
A total of 938 people were directly harmed in 402 incidents of violence against health care in Syria.
Lack of Negative Clinical Trial Data Concerning for Major Health Organizations
Health organizations, such as the WHO, FDA, and NIH have raised ethical challenges about the way clinical trial data is reported.
Importance of Clinical Officers in Kenya
Clinical officers outnumber physicians working in Kenya and tend to work in rural areas, where the need for health care is greatest.
Higher Tobacco Control May Save Lives and Generate More Income
Higher prices and taxes would deter smoking and generate income, WHO and others say.
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