World Health Statistics 2017: Almost half of all deaths now have a recorded cause, WHO data show

Coverage of treatment for HIV and bed nets to prevent malaria have increased the most, from very low levels in 2000

Almost half of all deaths globally are now recorded with a cause, new data from the World Health Organization show, highlighting improvements countries have made on collecting vital statistics and monitoring progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   Of the estimated 56 million deaths globally in 2015, 27 million…

Invitation to a virtual press conference

First Meeting of the International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee concerning Yellow Fever

On Thursday, 19 March 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) is convening the Emergency Committee (EC) on Yellow Fever under the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) for the first time.   The EC is being convened in response to the current outbreak of yellow fever in central Africa   The…

Invitation to a WHO Virtual Press Conference

INFORMATION SESSION ON ZIKA VIRUS     WHAT:  Information Session on Zika virus   Zika virus is an emerging viral disease that is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, primarily Aedes aegypti. The same mosquito also transmits chikungunya, dengue and yellow fever. The virus has been circulating since…