Health

U.S. Hospitals Halve Catheter Infection Rates: Review

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Belarus to Enhance Health Service Delivery With World Bank Support

The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank on November 19, approved a US$125 million loan to the Republic of Belarus for a new Health System Modernization Project aimed to improve selected aspects of the quality of health care delivery in the...

Papua New Guinea Study identifies key considerations for Water and Sanitation

After examining existing rural water supply, sanitation and hygiene schemes, a new World Bank study from Papua New Guinea has identified key themes common to long term sustainability.

Kids Can Beat 'Complex' Pneumonia Without IV Antibiotics: Study

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Public Health Campaign Cut Consumption of Sugary Drinks

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Hi-Tech Skin Patch Might Someday Track Your Health

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WHO welcomes global health funding for malaria vaccine

The world’s first malaria vaccine will be rolled out in pilot projects in sub-Saharan Africa, WHO confirmed on November 17. Funding is now secured for the initial phase of the programme and vaccinations are due to begin in 2018.

African leaders pledge to improve emergency preparedness and response at West African Regional Conference on One Health

On Friday, at the landmark West African Regional Conference on One Health in Dakar, Senegal, ministers of health, agriculture and wildlife renewed their commitment to working together to prevent and respond early to public health threats across West...

Mosquitoes Can Deliver Zika/Chikungunya Double Whammy

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Dr Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, advocates building resilient health systems, increasing investments for health and mobilizing domestic resources in African countries

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Le Premier Ministre ivoirien en compagnie du Président de la BAD, de la...