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A mother with her child after vaccination at Yalobi Nursing Station, Waya island in Fiji.
A mother with her child after vaccination at Yalobi Nursing Station, Waya island in Fiji.
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Validation of elimination of soil-transmitted helminthiases as a public health problem in children: criteria...
Soil-transmitted helminthiases remain a significant cause of morbidity among children in endemic settings, requiring sustained control efforts and standardized...
28 April 2026
Preparedness and response to bacterial meningitis outbreaks: toolkit for frontline healthcare workers
The global burden of acute bacterial meningitis remains high, particularly in low- and middle-income countries and resource-limited settings. Following...
28 April 2026
WHO pharmaceuticals newsletter: 2026, No. 1
The WHO pharmaceuticals newsletter provides you with the latest information on the safety of medicinal products and regulatory actions taken...
