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Alarming rise in measles cases in WHO European Region
Vaccination is the only way to protect children from this potentially dangerous disease. Urgent vaccination efforts are needed to halt transmission and prevent further spread.” Dr. Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe
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More than 1 billion people affected by neglected tropical diseases
On World NTD Day, WHO calls on leaders and communities to unite and act to address the inequalities that drive neglected tropical diseases such as leprosy and trachoma.
Global progress in eliminating trans fats
Close to half the world’s population (46%) now lives in countries that have policies to reduce or eliminate industrially produced trans-fatty acids in foods. These fats increase risk of heart disease and have no nutritional benefit.
Cholera outbreak in Zambia one of worst in recent history
WHO is supporting the government to improve access to treatment and vaccination against cholera.
Maldives and Sri Lanka achieve Hepatitis B control
Preventing Hepatitis B infection in infancy substantially reduces chronic infections and cases of liver cancer and cirrhosis in adulthood. Continued efforts are also needed to scale up other measures such as safe injection, safe blood and infection prevention and control
False information puts people at risk
WHO/Europe has launched a toolkit that offers a structured approach to managing false information in complex and intense situations such as emergencies.
