Nov 3, 2025 · The development of global guidelines ensuring the appropriate use of evidence represents one of the core functions of WHO.

Nov 14, 2025 · Primary health care (PHC) addresses the majority of a person’s health needs throughout their lifetime. This includes physical, mental and social well-being and it is people …

Dec 1, 2025 · The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.

Aug 13, 2025 · The WHO Guidelines for malaria bring together the Organization’s most up-to-date recommendations for malaria in one easy-to-navigate online platform

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Sep 11, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on patient safety, including key facts, common sources of patient harm, factors leading to patient harm, system approach to patient safety, and WHO response.

Excessive glove use contributes significantly to the volume of health care waste. Appropriate glove use and hand hygiene can help minimize this waste. Using gloves when not indicated …

Out of every 100 patients in acute-care hospitals, seven patients in high-income countries (HICs) and 15 patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) will acquire at least one health …

Sep 7, 2020 · Quality of care is the degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes. It is based on evidence-based professional …

Oct 24, 2024 · Health risks Health-care waste contains potentially harmful microorganisms that can infect hospital patients, health workers and the public. Other potential hazards may …