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Assistive technology progress assessment questionnaire: tracking progress on access to assistive technology

In May 2018, the World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted resolution WHA71.8 on improving access to assistive technology. The resolution urges Member States...

WHO guidelines for the clinical management of filovirus disease: executive summary

This executive summary presents the WHO guidelines for the clinical management of filovirus disease, encompassing infections caused by Bundibugyo, Ebola,...

Global status report on blood safety and availability 2025

The Global status report on blood safety and availability 2025 provides a comprehensive assessment of the status, trends and challenges of national blood...

Rabies prevention and control in the WHO African Region

Rabies is a neglected zoonotic disease caused by lyssaviruses and transmitted to humans primarily through the bites or scratches of infected animals,...