International Guidelines & Documents

WHO South-East Asia countries resolve to reorient and strengthen health systems

Kathmandu, 7 September 2021 – Taking lessons from the ongoing pandemic and emphasizing a once-in-a-century opportunity, countries of WHO South-East Asia…

September 7, 2021

Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021-2030

What is patient safety? Patient safety is: “A framework of organized activities that creates cultures, processes, procedures, behaviours,…

September 4, 2021

Global Status Report on the Public Health Response to Dementia

Summary Dementia is a leading cause of disability and dependency globally. Lack of awareness and understanding lead to…

September 2, 2021

Digital documentation of COVID-19 certificates: vaccination status: technical specifications and implementation guidance

Overview This is a guidance document for countries and implementing partners on the technical requirements for developing digital information…

September 1, 2021

WHO issues rapid communication on updated guidance for the management of TB in children and adolescents

26 August 2021 | Geneva – A rapid communication released by the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Programme has announced important updates…

August 26, 2021

UN report: Pandemic year marked by spike in world hunger

Africa posting biggest jump. World at critical juncture, must act now for 2030 turnaround. There was a dramatic…

July 13, 2021

WHO recommends life-saving interleukin-6 receptor blockers for COVID-19

WHO recommends life-saving interleukin-6 receptor blockers for COVID-19 and urges producers to join efforts to rapidly increase access…

July 7, 2021

Sri Lanka Health System Review

Overview Sri Lanka has achieved strong health outcomes over and above what is commensurate with its income level.…

July 6, 2021

Six principles to ensure AI works for the public interest in all countries

Overview The World Health Organization issues first global report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health and six guiding…

June 29, 2021

World Health Statistics 2021: Monitoring health for the SDGs

World Health Statistics 2020: Monitoring health for the SDGs World Health Statistics 2019: Monitoring health for the SDGs…

May 21, 2021