World Health Organization
World Health Data Platform
Database
14 May 2020
The latest data and reports including the Global Health Observatory, Triple Billion targets, COVID-19 situation, and equity monitoring.
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WHO statement: Tobacco use and COVID-19
Publication
11 May 2020
Tobacco kills more than 8 million people globally every year. More than 7 million of these deaths are from direct tobacco use and around 1.2 million are due to non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke. Tobacco smoking is a known risk factor for...
World Health Organization
COVID-19 and the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and receptor blockers
Article
08 May 2020
Concerns exists that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) increase susceptibility to coronavirus SARS CoV-2 (the viral agent that causes the disease COVID-19) and the likelihood of severe...
World Health Organization
Policy Brief: A Disability-Inclusive Response to COVID-19
Briefs & Fact Sheets
06 May 2020
The global crisis of COVID-19 is deepening pre-existing inequalities, exposing the extent of exclusion and highlighting that work on disability inclusion is imperative. People with disabilities—one billion people— are one of the most excluded gro...
World Health Organization
Frequently Asked Questions: Breastfeeding and COVID-19- For health care workers
Guide
04 May 2020
The interim guidance and FAQ reflect: i. the available evidence regarding transmission risks of COVID-19 through breastmilk; ii. the protective effects of breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact, and, iii. the harmful effects of inappropriate use of i...
World Health Organization
New FAQs address healthcare workers questions on breastfeeding and COVID-19
Article
04 May 2020
Mothers and healthcare workers who support them have many questions and concerns about whether it is safe for mothers with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 to be close to and breastfeed their babies during the pandemic. To address their questions, WHO...
World Health Organization
Q&A on COVID-19 and breastfeeding
Fact sheet
04 May 2020
A Q&A page on COVID-19 and breastfeeding.
World Health Organization
The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients with COVID-19
01 May 2020
Concerns have been raised that NSAIDs may be associated with an increased risk of adverse effects when used in patients with acute viral respiratory infections, including COVID-19.1,2 This review aimed to assess the effects of prior and current use o...
HelpAge International
How to Overcome the Challenges Faced with PEN Services in Myanmar – HelpAge International (April 2020)
Briefs & Fact Sheets
30 Apr 2020
This policy brief examines the implementation of the WHO Package of Essential Non-Communicable Disease Interventions (PEN) across Myanmar’s 330 townships and identifies key operational challenges such as supply chain gaps, training limitations, low...
World Health Organization
Doing What Matters in Times of Stress: An Illustrated Guide
Guide
29 Apr 2020
Stress management guide for coping with adversity. The guide aims to equip people with practical skills to help cope with stress. A few minutes each day are enough to practice the self-help techniques. The guide can be used alone or with the accompan...
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WHO Technical specifications for automated non-invasive blood pressure measuring devices with cuff
Report
27 Apr 2020
The document updates WHO’s 2005 guidance on blood pressure measuring devices (BPMDs). It also responds to concern about the lack of accurate, good-quality devices, especially in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) through technical consultation...
World Health Organization
HEARTS D: diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes
Guide
27 Apr 2020
This new HEARTS – D module on Diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes complements and expands the diabetes section of the HEARTS Technical Package developed for use in primary health-care facilities to improve cardiovascular health. This module...