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WebBreastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Virtually all mothers can breastfeed, provided they …

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WebThe initiative will build on the “Focusing Resources on Effective School Health” (FRESH) partnership. Led by a WHO/UNESCO task force, an external advisory group is being …

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WebTwo little girls play in front of their house while their parents are away for work. The place is nearby the vaccination outreach program site facilitated by the health station of Dak …

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WebTheme: 'My health, my right’. This year’s theme was chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and …

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WebEnvironmental health addresses all the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person, and all the related factors impacting behaviours. It encompasses the …

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WebAdolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from ages 10 to 19. It is a unique stage of human development and an important time for laying the foundations …

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WebIn almost every country, the proportion of people aged over 60 years is growing faster than any other age group, as a result of both longer life expectancy and declining fertility …

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WebUniversal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere Universal health coverage (UHC) is about ensuring all people and communities have access to quality health services where …

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WebThe Western Pacific Regional Office Library is the leading library for health information in the Western Pacific Region. Its services are available to WHO staff and the public. The …

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WebFrom farm to plate – make food safe This year’s theme of World Health Day focuses on food safety. Food safety is the assurance that food will not cause harm to the consumer …

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Web58 files in gallery. Oral Health. Oral health is a state of being free from chronic mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral sores, birth defects such as cleft lip and palate, …

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WebGender refers to the socially constructed characteristics of women and men – such as the norms, roles and relationships that exist between them. Gender expectations vary …

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WebInternational travel can pose various risks to health, depending on the characteristics of both the traveller and the travel. Travellers may encounter sudden and significant …

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3rd Regional Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres 2018

WebThe Third Regional Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres in the Western Pacific was held in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam on 22–23 November 2018, with a mission to Promote health …

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Violence and Injuries

WebViolence is the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, which either results in or has …

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WebAir pollution is contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. Household …

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WebUdila Tawake is a registered nurse in Fiji who cares for patients with respiratory conditions. She knows all too well the dangers created by the lack of a consistent and reliable supply …

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WebCommunity Engagement. Events and meetings. WHO Collaborating Centres. Trainings and workshops. WHO Regional Office. Former Regional Directors. WHO 75th anniversary. …

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WebAfter a difficult conversation with his doctor, Khishigdavaa made the important decision to change his diet and lifestyle to combat noncommunicable diseases. These days, he runs …

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