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17 September 2026
Global leprosy (Hansen Disease) update, 2025: Strengtheninga person-centered approach is integral to...
For this update, reporting was done for the calendar year 2025, although a few countries reported for a different 12-month period (e.g. India reported...
14 September 2026
Report of the joint meeting of ACSoMP and GACVS June 2026
The Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) was established in 1999, and the Advisory Committee on Safety of Medicinal Products (ACSoMP) was...
10 September 2026
WHO guidelines for malaria
The WHO guidelines for malaria bring together the Organization’s most up-to-date recommendations for malaria in one user-friendly and easy-to-navigate...
10 September 2026
Teaching with care: a practical guide for teachers to support mental health and well-being in schools
Teachers are often the frontline adults closest to learners, and their everyday interactions can profoundly shape how children and young people feel, learn...
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