Global Action Plan For Health: Addressing Determinants Of Health Key To SDG Progress 11/07/2019 David Branigan A new plan to improve collaboration across 12 United Nations and multilateral agencies to support UN member states to reach 2030 targets on health includes not only the ambitious aim of reducing bureaucracy and increasing efficiency, but of working better across sectors to address environmental, commercial and social factors that harm health. These factors, which […] Continue reading -> WHO’s New Essential Medicines List: CEO Of Patients’ Alliance Shares Views 10/07/2019 Guest contributor Kawaldip Sehmi, CEO of the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO), answers 5 questions on why the Essential Medicines List is important for patients. IAPO is a United Kingdom-based alliance of 276 member organisations from 71 countries representing 50 disease areas, and working in collaboration with civil society, UN agencies and the healthcare industry. Sehmi holds a […] Continue reading -> Dr Tedros Calls For Investment In Nurses, Highlights WHA 2020 Focus On Nurses & Midwives 02/07/2019 David Branigan In a surprise appearance before the 2019 Congress of the International Council of Nurses, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that investing in a stronger nursing workforce is essential for achieving universal health coverage (UHC). He proposed that “every country bring one nurse and one midwife to the World Health Assembly next year,” as […] Continue reading -> G20 Leaders Declare General Commitment To Advance Global Health 01/07/2019 David Branigan Heads of state from the world’s largest economies concluded this year’s G20 Summit in Japan with a general declaration committing to advance global health priorities – but the statement still left much to be desired in terms of concrete goals and targets. In the G20 Osaka Leaders’ Declaration, issued on Saturday at the close of […] Continue reading -> World Environment Day Puts Focus On Air Pollution & Health 05/06/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A sizeable cast of global leaders including Pope Francis, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and national heads of state marked World Environment Day today with a round of stark warnings over social media about the risks to people and to health of environmental degradation, air pollution and climate change – topics that will demand more […] Continue reading -> As World Celebrates “No Tobacco Day,” Big Tobacco Seeks Rebrand To “No Smoking Day” 31/05/2019 David Branigan Amid calls by the World Health Organization to reduce tobacco use and improve lung health on this year’s “World No Tobacco Day,” tobacco industry giant Philip Morris has pushed back, calling on its longtime adversaries in the public health community to group instead around a “World No Smoking Day.” Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Approves Milestone Resolution On Price Transparency 28/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Assembly today approved a milestone resolution to support greater public disclosure of prices for medicines and other health products – capping a nail-biting series of negotiations that continued until the very moment the measure came to the floor. Image Credits: Giulia Grillo, WHO. Continue reading -> World Health Organization Removes ‘Gender Identity Disorder’ Diagnosis in New Health Guidelines Recognizing Transgender Rights 27/05/2019 Editorial team (Human Rights Watch) – The World Health Organization (WHO) approved a major change to its global manual of diagnoses on May 25, 2019, that will greatly benefit transgender people around the world, Human Rights Watch said today. The World Health Assembly, the WHO governing body that represents 194 member states, voted for new diagnostic guidelines […] Continue reading -> US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Snakebite Envenoming: WHO Launches First-Ever Strategy For Prevention & Control 24/05/2019 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization today launched its first-ever global strategy for the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming, just one year after the World Health Assembly agreed on a resolution to fight this neglected cause of death and disability. Image Credits: Catherine Saez. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO’s New Essential Medicines List: CEO Of Patients’ Alliance Shares Views 10/07/2019 Guest contributor Kawaldip Sehmi, CEO of the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO), answers 5 questions on why the Essential Medicines List is important for patients. IAPO is a United Kingdom-based alliance of 276 member organisations from 71 countries representing 50 disease areas, and working in collaboration with civil society, UN agencies and the healthcare industry. Sehmi holds a […] Continue reading -> Dr Tedros Calls For Investment In Nurses, Highlights WHA 2020 Focus On Nurses & Midwives 02/07/2019 David Branigan In a surprise appearance before the 2019 Congress of the International Council of Nurses, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that investing in a stronger nursing workforce is essential for achieving universal health coverage (UHC). He proposed that “every country bring one nurse and one midwife to the World Health Assembly next year,” as […] Continue reading -> G20 Leaders Declare General Commitment To Advance Global Health 01/07/2019 David Branigan Heads of state from the world’s largest economies concluded this year’s G20 Summit in Japan with a general declaration committing to advance global health priorities – but the statement still left much to be desired in terms of concrete goals and targets. In the G20 Osaka Leaders’ Declaration, issued on Saturday at the close of […] Continue reading -> World Environment Day Puts Focus On Air Pollution & Health 05/06/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A sizeable cast of global leaders including Pope Francis, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and national heads of state marked World Environment Day today with a round of stark warnings over social media about the risks to people and to health of environmental degradation, air pollution and climate change – topics that will demand more […] Continue reading -> As World Celebrates “No Tobacco Day,” Big Tobacco Seeks Rebrand To “No Smoking Day” 31/05/2019 David Branigan Amid calls by the World Health Organization to reduce tobacco use and improve lung health on this year’s “World No Tobacco Day,” tobacco industry giant Philip Morris has pushed back, calling on its longtime adversaries in the public health community to group instead around a “World No Smoking Day.” Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Approves Milestone Resolution On Price Transparency 28/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Assembly today approved a milestone resolution to support greater public disclosure of prices for medicines and other health products – capping a nail-biting series of negotiations that continued until the very moment the measure came to the floor. Image Credits: Giulia Grillo, WHO. Continue reading -> World Health Organization Removes ‘Gender Identity Disorder’ Diagnosis in New Health Guidelines Recognizing Transgender Rights 27/05/2019 Editorial team (Human Rights Watch) – The World Health Organization (WHO) approved a major change to its global manual of diagnoses on May 25, 2019, that will greatly benefit transgender people around the world, Human Rights Watch said today. The World Health Assembly, the WHO governing body that represents 194 member states, voted for new diagnostic guidelines […] Continue reading -> US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Snakebite Envenoming: WHO Launches First-Ever Strategy For Prevention & Control 24/05/2019 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization today launched its first-ever global strategy for the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming, just one year after the World Health Assembly agreed on a resolution to fight this neglected cause of death and disability. Image Credits: Catherine Saez. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Dr Tedros Calls For Investment In Nurses, Highlights WHA 2020 Focus On Nurses & Midwives 02/07/2019 David Branigan In a surprise appearance before the 2019 Congress of the International Council of Nurses, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that investing in a stronger nursing workforce is essential for achieving universal health coverage (UHC). He proposed that “every country bring one nurse and one midwife to the World Health Assembly next year,” as […] Continue reading -> G20 Leaders Declare General Commitment To Advance Global Health 01/07/2019 David Branigan Heads of state from the world’s largest economies concluded this year’s G20 Summit in Japan with a general declaration committing to advance global health priorities – but the statement still left much to be desired in terms of concrete goals and targets. In the G20 Osaka Leaders’ Declaration, issued on Saturday at the close of […] Continue reading -> World Environment Day Puts Focus On Air Pollution & Health 05/06/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A sizeable cast of global leaders including Pope Francis, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and national heads of state marked World Environment Day today with a round of stark warnings over social media about the risks to people and to health of environmental degradation, air pollution and climate change – topics that will demand more […] Continue reading -> As World Celebrates “No Tobacco Day,” Big Tobacco Seeks Rebrand To “No Smoking Day” 31/05/2019 David Branigan Amid calls by the World Health Organization to reduce tobacco use and improve lung health on this year’s “World No Tobacco Day,” tobacco industry giant Philip Morris has pushed back, calling on its longtime adversaries in the public health community to group instead around a “World No Smoking Day.” Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Approves Milestone Resolution On Price Transparency 28/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Assembly today approved a milestone resolution to support greater public disclosure of prices for medicines and other health products – capping a nail-biting series of negotiations that continued until the very moment the measure came to the floor. Image Credits: Giulia Grillo, WHO. Continue reading -> World Health Organization Removes ‘Gender Identity Disorder’ Diagnosis in New Health Guidelines Recognizing Transgender Rights 27/05/2019 Editorial team (Human Rights Watch) – The World Health Organization (WHO) approved a major change to its global manual of diagnoses on May 25, 2019, that will greatly benefit transgender people around the world, Human Rights Watch said today. The World Health Assembly, the WHO governing body that represents 194 member states, voted for new diagnostic guidelines […] Continue reading -> US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Snakebite Envenoming: WHO Launches First-Ever Strategy For Prevention & Control 24/05/2019 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization today launched its first-ever global strategy for the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming, just one year after the World Health Assembly agreed on a resolution to fight this neglected cause of death and disability. Image Credits: Catherine Saez. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
G20 Leaders Declare General Commitment To Advance Global Health 01/07/2019 David Branigan Heads of state from the world’s largest economies concluded this year’s G20 Summit in Japan with a general declaration committing to advance global health priorities – but the statement still left much to be desired in terms of concrete goals and targets. In the G20 Osaka Leaders’ Declaration, issued on Saturday at the close of […] Continue reading -> World Environment Day Puts Focus On Air Pollution & Health 05/06/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A sizeable cast of global leaders including Pope Francis, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and national heads of state marked World Environment Day today with a round of stark warnings over social media about the risks to people and to health of environmental degradation, air pollution and climate change – topics that will demand more […] Continue reading -> As World Celebrates “No Tobacco Day,” Big Tobacco Seeks Rebrand To “No Smoking Day” 31/05/2019 David Branigan Amid calls by the World Health Organization to reduce tobacco use and improve lung health on this year’s “World No Tobacco Day,” tobacco industry giant Philip Morris has pushed back, calling on its longtime adversaries in the public health community to group instead around a “World No Smoking Day.” Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Approves Milestone Resolution On Price Transparency 28/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Assembly today approved a milestone resolution to support greater public disclosure of prices for medicines and other health products – capping a nail-biting series of negotiations that continued until the very moment the measure came to the floor. Image Credits: Giulia Grillo, WHO. Continue reading -> World Health Organization Removes ‘Gender Identity Disorder’ Diagnosis in New Health Guidelines Recognizing Transgender Rights 27/05/2019 Editorial team (Human Rights Watch) – The World Health Organization (WHO) approved a major change to its global manual of diagnoses on May 25, 2019, that will greatly benefit transgender people around the world, Human Rights Watch said today. The World Health Assembly, the WHO governing body that represents 194 member states, voted for new diagnostic guidelines […] Continue reading -> US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Snakebite Envenoming: WHO Launches First-Ever Strategy For Prevention & Control 24/05/2019 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization today launched its first-ever global strategy for the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming, just one year after the World Health Assembly agreed on a resolution to fight this neglected cause of death and disability. Image Credits: Catherine Saez. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
World Environment Day Puts Focus On Air Pollution & Health 05/06/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher A sizeable cast of global leaders including Pope Francis, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and national heads of state marked World Environment Day today with a round of stark warnings over social media about the risks to people and to health of environmental degradation, air pollution and climate change – topics that will demand more […] Continue reading -> As World Celebrates “No Tobacco Day,” Big Tobacco Seeks Rebrand To “No Smoking Day” 31/05/2019 David Branigan Amid calls by the World Health Organization to reduce tobacco use and improve lung health on this year’s “World No Tobacco Day,” tobacco industry giant Philip Morris has pushed back, calling on its longtime adversaries in the public health community to group instead around a “World No Smoking Day.” Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Approves Milestone Resolution On Price Transparency 28/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Assembly today approved a milestone resolution to support greater public disclosure of prices for medicines and other health products – capping a nail-biting series of negotiations that continued until the very moment the measure came to the floor. Image Credits: Giulia Grillo, WHO. Continue reading -> World Health Organization Removes ‘Gender Identity Disorder’ Diagnosis in New Health Guidelines Recognizing Transgender Rights 27/05/2019 Editorial team (Human Rights Watch) – The World Health Organization (WHO) approved a major change to its global manual of diagnoses on May 25, 2019, that will greatly benefit transgender people around the world, Human Rights Watch said today. The World Health Assembly, the WHO governing body that represents 194 member states, voted for new diagnostic guidelines […] Continue reading -> US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Snakebite Envenoming: WHO Launches First-Ever Strategy For Prevention & Control 24/05/2019 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization today launched its first-ever global strategy for the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming, just one year after the World Health Assembly agreed on a resolution to fight this neglected cause of death and disability. Image Credits: Catherine Saez. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
As World Celebrates “No Tobacco Day,” Big Tobacco Seeks Rebrand To “No Smoking Day” 31/05/2019 David Branigan Amid calls by the World Health Organization to reduce tobacco use and improve lung health on this year’s “World No Tobacco Day,” tobacco industry giant Philip Morris has pushed back, calling on its longtime adversaries in the public health community to group instead around a “World No Smoking Day.” Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly Approves Milestone Resolution On Price Transparency 28/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Assembly today approved a milestone resolution to support greater public disclosure of prices for medicines and other health products – capping a nail-biting series of negotiations that continued until the very moment the measure came to the floor. Image Credits: Giulia Grillo, WHO. Continue reading -> World Health Organization Removes ‘Gender Identity Disorder’ Diagnosis in New Health Guidelines Recognizing Transgender Rights 27/05/2019 Editorial team (Human Rights Watch) – The World Health Organization (WHO) approved a major change to its global manual of diagnoses on May 25, 2019, that will greatly benefit transgender people around the world, Human Rights Watch said today. The World Health Assembly, the WHO governing body that represents 194 member states, voted for new diagnostic guidelines […] Continue reading -> US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Snakebite Envenoming: WHO Launches First-Ever Strategy For Prevention & Control 24/05/2019 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization today launched its first-ever global strategy for the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming, just one year after the World Health Assembly agreed on a resolution to fight this neglected cause of death and disability. Image Credits: Catherine Saez. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
World Health Assembly Approves Milestone Resolution On Price Transparency 28/05/2019 Elaine Ruth Fletcher The World Health Assembly today approved a milestone resolution to support greater public disclosure of prices for medicines and other health products – capping a nail-biting series of negotiations that continued until the very moment the measure came to the floor. Image Credits: Giulia Grillo, WHO. Continue reading -> World Health Organization Removes ‘Gender Identity Disorder’ Diagnosis in New Health Guidelines Recognizing Transgender Rights 27/05/2019 Editorial team (Human Rights Watch) – The World Health Organization (WHO) approved a major change to its global manual of diagnoses on May 25, 2019, that will greatly benefit transgender people around the world, Human Rights Watch said today. The World Health Assembly, the WHO governing body that represents 194 member states, voted for new diagnostic guidelines […] Continue reading -> US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Snakebite Envenoming: WHO Launches First-Ever Strategy For Prevention & Control 24/05/2019 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization today launched its first-ever global strategy for the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming, just one year after the World Health Assembly agreed on a resolution to fight this neglected cause of death and disability. Image Credits: Catherine Saez. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
World Health Organization Removes ‘Gender Identity Disorder’ Diagnosis in New Health Guidelines Recognizing Transgender Rights 27/05/2019 Editorial team (Human Rights Watch) – The World Health Organization (WHO) approved a major change to its global manual of diagnoses on May 25, 2019, that will greatly benefit transgender people around the world, Human Rights Watch said today. The World Health Assembly, the WHO governing body that represents 194 member states, voted for new diagnostic guidelines […] Continue reading -> US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Snakebite Envenoming: WHO Launches First-Ever Strategy For Prevention & Control 24/05/2019 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization today launched its first-ever global strategy for the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming, just one year after the World Health Assembly agreed on a resolution to fight this neglected cause of death and disability. Image Credits: Catherine Saez. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
US-Venezuela Tensions Simmer At World Health Assembly, While Global Community Scales Up Emergency Medical Aid 26/05/2019 John Zarocostas Mounting political tensions between the United States and the embattled Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro, including a proliferation of crippling US sanctions, are being played out in the halls of the 72nd World Health Assembly, marred by walkouts and finger-pointing by the two adversaries. Image Credits: WHO/PAHO, John Zarocostas. Continue reading -> Snakebite Envenoming: WHO Launches First-Ever Strategy For Prevention & Control 24/05/2019 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization today launched its first-ever global strategy for the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming, just one year after the World Health Assembly agreed on a resolution to fight this neglected cause of death and disability. Image Credits: Catherine Saez. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Snakebite Envenoming: WHO Launches First-Ever Strategy For Prevention & Control 24/05/2019 Catherine Saez The World Health Organization today launched its first-ever global strategy for the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming, just one year after the World Health Assembly agreed on a resolution to fight this neglected cause of death and disability. Image Credits: Catherine Saez. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts