Tanzania cholera epidemic improving but ‘significant challenges’ still remain – UN
Burundian refugees being treated for acute diarrhoea in a cholera treatment centre in...
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World Health Assembly closes, passing resolutions on air pollution and epilepsy
The World Health Assembly closed, with Director-General Dr Margaret Chan noting that it had passed several “landmark resolutions and decisions”. Three new resolutions were passed today: one on air pollution, one on epilepsy and one laying out the next...
World Health Assembly addresses antimicrobial resistance, immunization gaps and malnutrition
The World Health Assembly on May 25 agreed resolutions to tackle antimicrobial resistance; improve access to affordable vaccines and address over- and under-nutrition.
Lassa Fever Confirmed in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from Liberia
The CDC and the New Jersey Department of Health have confirmed a death from Lassa fever which was diagnosed earlier in a person returning to the United States from Liberia.
World Health Assembly gives WHO green light to reform emergency and response progamme
Delegates at the World Health Assembly made a series of decisions stemming from the 2014 Ebola virus disease outbreak. These give the WHO Secretariat the go-ahead to carry out structural reforms so it can prepare for and respond rapidly, flexibly and...
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WHA reaches agreement on polio, International Health Regulations and strengthening surgical care
The World Health Assembly continued progress on Friday, reaching agreements on polio eradication; further implementation of the International Health Regulations (2005); surgical care and medical products.
