World Health Organization Press Releases

WHO statistics show narrowing health gap between countries with best and worst health status

2.4 billion people will lack improved sanitation in 2015

WHO Press Statement Related to the Novel Coronavirus Situation

WHO encourages patient participation for hand hygiene in health care

More than 270 000 pedestrians killed on roads each year

Global leaders support new six-year plan to deliver a polio-free world by 2018

WHO launches emergency response to antimalarial drug resistance

Better supply systems key to reach all children with life-saving vaccines

Appeal by heads of leading UN humanitarian agencies for the people of the Syrian Arab Republic

WHO/UNICEF: New plan to address pneumonia and diarrhoea could save 2 million children a year

World Health Day 2013: measure your blood pressure, reduce your risk

World Health Organization and Global Fund cite tuberculosis threat

Few countries have road safety laws addressing all five key risk factors

, launched today, states that only 28 countries, covering 7% of the world’s population, have comprehensive road safety laws on drinking and driving, speeding, and failing to use motorcycle helmets, seat-belts, and child restraints." /> ááEspañol

Child marriages: 39,000 every day

WHO welcomes expanded role for United Nations Special Envoy for Malaria