Palliative care - World Health Organization (WHO) Palliative care is a crucial part of integrated, people-centred health services (IPCHS) Nothing is more people-centred than relieving their suffering, be it physical, psychological, social, or spiritual Thus, whether the cause of suffering is cancer or major organ failure, drug-resistant tuberculosis or severe burns, end-stage chronic illness or acute trauma, extreme birth prematurity or
BCG vaccine - World Health Organization (WHO) The formulation of international requirements for the manufacture and control of BCG vaccine was first considered by the WHO Expert Committee on Biological Standardization in its thirteenth report
Palliative care - World Health Organization (WHO) Palliative care aims to prevent and relieve health related suffering of adults, children and their families facing problems associated with life-threatening illness It is based on a comprehensive and person-centred approach, addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual suffering Providing equitable and timely access to good palliative care is an ethical duty shared by public
Nursing and midwifery - World Health Organization (WHO) Facts and figures on nursing Key facts There are an estimated 29 million nurses worldwide and 2 2 million midwives WHO estimates a shortage of 4 5 million nurses and 0 31 million midwives by the year 2030 (1) That will bring the a global shortage of health workers estimated for 2030 to 4 8 million nurses and midwives, with the greatest gaps found in countries in Africa, South-East Asia and
WHO Rapid Risk Assessment - Diphtheria, African Region v. 2 Publications of the World Health Organization Overview This Rapid Risk Assessment (RRA) aims to assess the risk of diphtheria at the regional level, considering the public health impact, the risk of geographical spread and the risk of insufficient control capacities with available resources The outcomes of the WHO RRA published on this page are intended to promote transparency in the spirit
World Cancer Day - World Health Organization (WHO) Each year 4 February is commemorated as World Cancer Day Today marks twenty-five years of signing the Charter of Paris Against Cancer at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millenium On this year’s World Cancer Day themed United by Unique, which is a reminder of the collective commitment against cancer, WHO acknowledges every patient’s unique experiences and the value of people
Nipah virus infection - World Health Organization (WHO) Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus, usually transmitted from animals to humans, but can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people Transmission of the virus to humans can occur from direct contact with infected animals like bats, pigs or horses, and by consuming fruits or fruit products, such as raw date palm juice, contaminated by infected fruit bats
Food safety - World Health Organization (WHO) Food safety fact sheet provides key facts and information on major foodborne illnesses, causes, evolving world and food safety and WHO response