The WHO launched the first global platform to standardize data collection from burn victims—welcome news for efforts to advance burn treatment and prevention priorities.

Rotavirus immunizations are now standard in 93 countries with the help of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and countries’ laudable efforts to expand coverage

The first conjugate vaccine for typhoid—Bharat Biotech’s Typbar-TCV®—offers significant advantages over previous vaccines, including the need for fewer doses and its use in children under the age of 2

An electricity shortage in Gaza threatens to darken hospitals by the end of next month, the WHO warns, unless funding for emergency generators comes through.

Between January 2016 and December 2017, seven countries and territories of the Region of the Americas reported confirmed cases of yellow fever

Social marketing is increasingly being embraced in dealing with public health problems which require behavioral change worldwide

“The residents and attendings are all extremely pleasant and helpful – like everyone else in Chapel Hill!- and foster a non-intimidating learning environment. They’re also very patient with us visiting students who are learning the UNC Hospitals protocols and computer system for the first time”

– Alex Cugliari, St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine (Grand Cayman)

“I feel like I left UNC with a much deeper understanding of Psychiatry as a field, as well as a better realization of my potential as a physician.”

-Suniya Naeem. Aga Khan University (Pakistan)

People who beat infection in 1976 can make antibodies against Ebola today.

This Weekly Bulletin focuses on selected acute public health
emergencies occurring in the WHO African Region. The WHO Health
Emergencies Programme is currently monitoring 48 events in the
region.

Currently, 40 million people worldwide could benefit from palliative care and yet less than 14% receive it.

There is more funding than ever to tackle HIV/AIDS across the globe—but it’s coming from fewer and fewer sources.