Meningitis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 14, 2025 · Meningitis is a serious infection of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It is a devastating disease and remains a major public health challenge. The disease can …
WHO guidelines on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care
Apr 10, 2025 · In line with the Defeating meningitis by 2030: a global road map, the WHO guidelines on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care provide evidence-based recommendations for the clinical …
SEARO spearheads a strategic roadmap for “Defeating meningitis by …
Apr 24, 2022 · Meningitis is a major global public-health challenge with frequent epidemics seen across the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a devastating disease with a high case fatality rate …
In world first, Nigeria introduces new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis
Apr 12, 2024 · In a historic move, Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), which protects …
Yellow fever - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 20, 2025 · WHO fact sheet about yellow fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease. Included are sections on symptoms, treatment, diagnosis, prevention and WHO's work in this area.
Mass Casualty Management - World Health Organization (WHO)
The WHO MCM Course is a learning program on mass casualty preparedness and response for emergency unit based clinical providers, managers, and logistics and administrative staff. The course …
Ageing and health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 1, 2025 · Key facts on ageing and health: explanation of ageing, common health conditions associated with ageing, Factors influencing Healthy Ageing, Challenges in responding to population …
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 10, 2025 · Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are spread predominantly by unprotected sexual contact. Some STIs can also be transmitted during pregnancy and childbirth and through infected …
Bipolar disorder - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 8, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on bipolar disorder, including key facts, symptoms and patterns, risks and protective factors, treatment and care, and WHO response.
Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals
Jan 12, 2024 · Meningococcal vaccinesThe Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals department is responsible for targeting vaccine-preventable diseases, guiding immunization research and …