📚 Extracted Documents

This document is a risk evaluation advisory from the WHO detailing the SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.3.2. It discusses the variant's epidemiological trends, genetic mutations, and the implication of these factors on public health and vaccine efficacy. The advisory underscores the importance of monitoring BA.3.2 due to its detection in wastewater and outlines the need for further data to assess its public health impact.

This document is a press release by the World Health Organization (WHO) announcing that Brazil has been validated for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV. It highlights the country's efforts and criteria met to achieve this public health milestone, as well as its impact on the broader EMTCT Plus Initiative. The announcement includes statements from key figures including WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and others involved in the initiative.

This press release from the World Health Organization (WHO) announces the opening of the second Global Summit on Traditional Medicine jointly organized with the Government of India. The event aims to unify global efforts to enhance the integration and innovation of traditional medicine practices, emphasizing stronger evidence and regulation. Key initiatives include new scientific projects and the launch of a global library to support traditional medicine research and documentation.

The document is a press release issued by the World Health Organization detailing the adoption of a historic global declaration by world leaders at the UNGA to address noncommunicable diseases and mental health on a global scale. It outlines the specific targets set for 2030, including reducing tobacco use and improving mental health care access, highlighting its comprehensive scope and commitment. The release emphasizes the importance of a global, whole-of-society approach and the need for sustained health funding.

This document is a statement from the WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) confirming there is no evidence of a causal link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It reviews systematic literature on thiomersal-containing and aluminum-adjuvanted vaccines, reaffirming conclusions from previous assessments dating back to 2002. The document emphasizes the strong scientific evidence supporting the safety of vaccines in relation to ASD.

This press release from the WHO reaffirms that there is no causal link between vaccines and autism, based on comprehensive evidence reviewed by the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety. The statement emphasizes the safety of vaccines containing thiomersal and aluminum and encourages national authorities to rely on scientific evidence in shaping vaccine policies. This analysis is part of ongoing efforts to ensure public trust in vaccines as a critical health intervention.

This document is a joint news release by the WHO and the World Bank Group detailing the progress and challenges in achieving universal health coverage (UHC) globally. It highlights the improvements in health service coverage and financial hardship reduction but points out that substantial barriers remain, especially for poor populations. The report, presented at a high-level forum, calls for urgent action in six key areas to support the achievement of UHC by 2030.

This press release from the World Health Organization (WHO) details the conclusion of Member States' fourth round of negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system. The negotiations, which aim to establish a fair global system for sharing pathogens and genetic information to improve pandemic responses, will resume in January 2026. The press release highlights commitments from member states and WHO leaders to create a strong PABS system ahead of the next World Health Assembly.

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a press release on December 4, 2025, highlighting the success of new tools in saving lives from malaria, while warning of increasing drug resistance threats. The release outlines significant achievements with vaccines and dual-ingredient nets, alongside the challenges posed by drug resistance, funding cuts, and climate change. WHO emphasizes the need for continued global commitment to end malaria.

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new global guideline concerning the use of GLP-1 medicines for treating obesity, marking a significant policy change. This guideline includes conditional recommendations on using GLP-1 therapies as part of a comprehensive approach to managing obesity, emphasizing the need for ongoing care and collaboration with other health interventions. The release highlights the growing challenge of obesity worldwide and the role of these therapies in reducing its global impact.

This is a press release issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) announcing their first global guideline on infertility. The guideline addresses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infertility, stressing the need for equitable and affordable access to fertility care worldwide. It includes recommendations for better integrating fertility care into national health strategies and highlights the importance of evidence-based, patient-centered approaches.

This document is the "Measles & Rubella Strategic Framework 2021-2030" developed by the Measles & Rubella Initiative with contributions from the American Red Cross, United Nations Foundation, UNICEF, CDC, and WHO, among others. It outlines strategic priorities and principles for combating measles and rubella globally, with a focus on vaccine coverage, outbreak response, and integration with broader health agendas for the decade of 2021-2030. Key areas include enhancing primary healthcare, promoting universal health coverage, and ensuring sustainability of immunization efforts.

This press release from the World Health Organization and UN partners highlights a report revealing that 840 million women globally have experienced partner or sexual violence. It underscores the lack of progress in reducing this violence over the past two decades and calls for decisive action and funding to empower women and prevent such injustices. The release pushes for stronger survivor-centered services and increased data collection, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.