In Guatemala, the public healthcare system struggles to keep up with the demands of an aging and ever-growing population. In 2015, it was discovered that major cases of corruption were affecting medicine procurement in Guatemala鈥檚 Social Security Institute (IGSS). Since then, has been working with IGSS to improve transparency in its procurement processes, playing a fundamental role in the strengthening of institutional procurement capacities. Over time, changes began to occur, and the benefits of a more transparent and efficient system became widely accepted. More vital medicine reached citizens who needed it. Healthcare facilities improved. And the delivery of services became more patient-friendly.
is the world鈥檚 leading infectious killer of children, . Yet pneumonia remains largely forgotten. On January 29-31, nine leading health and children鈥檚 organizations, including will join forces in Barcelona to host the world鈥檚 first conference on childhood pneumonia. Participants at the will agree on concrete steps governments and their partners can take to dramatically reduce child pneumonia deaths.
Whatever your New Year鈥檚 Resolution, a healthy and balanced diet will provide many benefits into 2019 and beyond. Here are some for helping us lead healthier, longer lives.
By 2020, WHO projects there will be 10 million fewer tobacco users, male and female, compared to 2018, and another 27 million fewer by 2025.
With sustainability in mind, and in an effort to help combat high maternal and child mortality rates in Myanmar, in rural and peri-urban communities throughout the country. In a country with one of the highest maternal mortality and under-five mortality rates in Southeast Asia, improved quality of services at healthcare centres and clinics is desperately needed to strengthen the healthcare system and improve access to health for all.
From hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, to the elimination of malaria in Argentina and rabies transmitted by dogs in Mexico, in public health in the Americas.
The Independent High-level Commission on noncommunicable diseases highlighted that noncommunicable diseases still account for more than 70% of deaths and handed 8 recommendations to WHO鈥檚 Director-General, that could save millions of lives and promote mental health.
Treating HIV-Positive Children with Speed and Skill
The Health for All Film Festival aims to put storytelling power in the hands of people and to showcase the role of individuals and communities as champions for health. Filmmakers are invited to submit a short video for one of three categories: video reports, animation, or videos about nurses and midwives.
Worldwide more than 140,000 people died from measles in 2018, according to new estimates from the and CDC. These deaths occurred as measles cases surged globally, amidst devastating outbreaks in all regions. Most deaths were among children under 5 years of age.
Each year on 12 December, for Universal Health Coverage Day, advocates raise their voices to share the stories of the millions of people still waiting for healthcare, champion what we have achieved so far, call on leaders to make bigger and smarter investments in health, and encourage diverse groups to make commitments to help move the world closer to the goal of universal health coverage by 2030. Following the political declaration endorsed by world leaders at the UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage in September, the theme for the 2019 campaign is: ".鈥
Climate Change and Health in Pictures
Women Leading the Response to HIV in their Communities
A , produced by researchers from the , finds that more than 80% of school-going adolescents globally did not meet current recommendations of at least one hour of physical activity per day
Video animation explaining why lead and, in particular, lead paint is a harmful to children and the need for countries to take action to stop this source of exposure.