Aug 9, 2023 · Soil-transmitted helminth infections are among the most common infections in humans, caused by a group of parasites commonly referred to as worms, including …

The WHO provides expanded tables for constructing national health cards based on weight-for-age standards, aiding in child growth monitoring and assessment.

Aug 22, 2025 · Child malnutrition is a major public health issue worldwide. An estimated 144 million children under age 5 are stunted, 47 million are wasted and 38.3 million have …

Jul 27, 2025 · Malnutrition is on a dangerous trajectory in the Gaza Strip, marked by a spike in deaths in July. Of 74 malnutrition-related deaths in 2025, 63 occurred in July – including 24 …

GLOBAL STRATEGY Today we have both the knowledge and the opportunity to end preventable deaths among all women, children and adolescents, to greatly improve their health and well …

Nov 7, 2024 · Communicable diseases among childrenGlobally, infectious diseases, including pneumonia, diarrhoea, malaria and sepsis remain the leading causes of death for children 1 …

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 …

A healthy start for a healthy life: a strategy for child and adolescent health and well-being in the WHO European Region 2026–2030

Nov 5, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on child maltreatment providing key facts and information on the scope of the problem, consequences, prevention and WHO response.

Jul 21, 2025 · Overview Child malnutrition estimates for the indicators stunting, severe wasting, wasting and overweight describe the magnitude and patterns of under- and overnutrition. The …