According to the latest world health organization update. The world report on ageing and health outlines a framework for action to foster healthy ageing built around the new concept of functional ability. Publications of the world health organization can be obtained from knowledge sharing and production, world health organization, regional office for the eastern mediterranean, po box 7608, nasr city, cairo 171, egypt. It assesses global and regional malaria trends, highlights. The world malaria report 2015 summarizes information received from malariaendemic countries and other sources, and updates the analyses presented in the 2014 report. A decade of tracking progress for maternal, newborn and child. Over the two year the health sector made a lot of progress towards improving the health status of the people of swaziland. The reports were published every year from 1995 to 2008, and again in 2010 and 20. The indicators used in this report have been included. Who world report on ageing and health world health organization. Over 54 per cent of people across the globe were living in urban areas in 2014. This will require fundamental shifts, not just in the things we do, but in how we think about ageing itself. Implementation of rotavirus surveillance and vaccine. Making these investments will have valuable social and economic returns, both in terms of health and wellbeing of older people and in enabling.
Implementation of rotavirus surveillance and vaccine introduction world health organization african region, 20072016. World health statistics reports on global health goals for 194 countries. Alzheimers disease international world alzheimer reports 2009, 2010, 2011, 20 and 2014, and nutrition and dementia, the world health organization dementia. Jmp reports focus on inequalities in service levels between rural and urban, subnational regions, rich and poor and other population subgroups where data permit. Who world malaria report 2015 world health organization. The world migration report 2015 migrants and cities. The painting on the cover of the report is rose wileys pv windows and floorboards. Jan 30, 2015 the updated data in this report were compiled from situation reports from the guinea interministerial committee for response against the ebola virus, the liberia ministry of health and social welfare, the sierra leone ministry of health and sanitation, and the world health organization. In 2015 the millennium development goals mdgs come to the end of their term, and a post2015 agenda, comprising 17 sustainable development goals sdgs, takes their place. World migration report 2015 international organization for. This is why we, as the leaders of the world bank group and the world health organization, have made the achievement of universal health coverage a priority for both our institutions. This who report looks back 15 years at the trends and positive forces during the mdg era and assesses the main challenges that will affect health in the coming 15 years. All reasonable precautions have been taken by the world health organization to verify the information contained in this publication. Noncommunicable diseases world health organization.
World health statistics 2015 contains whos annual compilation of healthrelated data. Lenard adler, md associate professor of psychiatry and neurology new york university medical school. The annual report 2015, which covers the period from july 1, 2014, to june 30, 2015, focuses on how the world bank is partnering with countries to end extreme poverty by 2030, promote shared prosperity, and support the global sustainable development agenda. Part of that commitment is this joint 2017 uhc global monitoring report. Who presents world health statistics 2015 as an integral part of. The world report on ageing and health responds to these challenges by recommending equally profound changes in the way health policies for ageing populations are formulated and services are provided. In 2015 the millennium development goals mdgs come to the end of their term, and a post 2015 agenda, comprising 17 sustainable development goals sdgs, takes their place.
World health statistics 2015 world health organization. The world health organization who is a specialized agency of the united nations that is concerned with international public health. However, the published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Who library cataloguinginpublication data achieving the malaria mdg target. In no event shall the world health organization be liable for damages arising from its use. World report on ageing and health world health organization. Lyon, france, 26 october 2015 the international agency for research on cancer iarc, the cancer agency of the world health organization, has the carcinogenicity of evaluated the consumption of red meat and processed meat. Who world health statistics 2015 world health organization. The european health report 2015 world health organization. Countdown to 2015 the 2015 report a decade of tracking progress for maternal, newborn and child survival.
United nations childrens fund 2015 this joint report reflects the activities of the world health organization who and the united. Its predecessor, the health organization, was an agency of the league. Low levels of antiretroviralresistant hiv infection in a routine clinic in cameroon that uses the world health organization who public health approach to monitor antiretroviral treatment and adequacy with the who recommendation for secondline treatment. Errors and omissions excepted, the names of proprietary products are distinguished by initial capital letters. Migrants and cities, new partnerships to manage mobility the eighth report in ioms world migration report wmr series focuses on how migration and migrants are shaping cities and how the life of migrants is shaped by cities, their people, organizations and rules.
This report examines the relationships between migrants and cities on. The amnesty international report 201516 documents the state of the worlds human rights during 2015. Whos annual world health statistics reports present the most recent health statistics for the who member states. Oct 26, 2015 the cancer research arm of the world health organization who has determined that the consumption of processed meats like hotdogs, ham, sausages and meatbased sauces causes colorectal cancer, while eating red meat like beef, pork and lamb is probably carcinogenic to humans. Jun 17, 2015 kouanfack c, montavon c, laurent c, aghokeng a, kenfack a, bourgeois a, et al. World report on ageing and health 2015 world health organization. The world migration report 2015 contributes to the global debate on migration and urbanization in three ways. World malaria report 2015 world health organization. The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the world health organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The world malaria report 2015 summarizes information received from malariaendemic countries and other sources, and updates the analyses presented in the 2014 report it assesses global and regional malaria trends, highlights progress towards global targets, and describes opportunities and challenges in controlling and eliminating the disease.
New partnerships to manage mobility explores how migration and migrants are shaping cities, and how the life of migrants, in turn, is shaped by cities, their people, organizations and rules. Improve maternal health global maternal mortality ratio deaths per 100,000 live births 50% 60% 70% 80% 1990 2015 59% 71% 1990 380 2000. The world report on ageing and health outlines a framework for action to. Compiled by the whos international agency for research on cancer iarc, edited by bernard w stewart university of new south wales, australia and christopher p wild iarc director, and released in 2015, the world cancer report 2014 represents the most recent volume in a series that began in 2003, when 5. It was established on 7 april 1948, and is headquartered in geneva, switzerland. The publication is the outcome of collective efforts, involving a wide range of contributors around the world. Regional office for the eastern mediterranean afghanistan health profile 2015 world health organization. Who report looking back 15 years at the trends and positive forces during the mdg era and assessing the main challenges. Cancer is being diagnosed more and more frequently in the developing world. The world alzheimer report 2015 was independently researched and authored by prof. The foreword, five regional overviews and a survey of 160 countries and territories highlight the suffering endured by many, be it through conflict, displacement, discrimination or repression. World alzheimer report 2015 alzheimer disease international. In addition, for the first time the report presents joint estimates by the united nations offi ce on drugs and crime unodc, the world health organization, the joint united nations programme on hivaids unaids and the. It assesses global and regional malaria trends, highlights progress towards global targets, and describes opportunities and challenges in controlling and eliminating the disease.
Health organization world health organization introduction in the americas, leishmaniasis are a public health problem based on their magnitude, geographic distribution, and clinical forms which can cause mutilations, incapacities, and death. This world malaria report is released in a milestone year. Ebola virus disease epidemic west africa, january 2015. Iarc monographs evaluate consumption of red meat and processed meat. The responsibility for the interpretation and use world health organization be liable for damages arising. The who is a member of the united nations development group.
The recent world health organization report, preventing chronic diseases. Who library cataloguinginpublication data health organization syrian arab republic annual report 20 world health organization. First published in 1995, the world health report is whos leading publication. World drug united nations office on drugs and crime. Table of contents and introduction pdf, 110kb world health. Wt 104 isbn 978 92 4 069479 8 epub isbn 978 92 4 069480 4 daisy isbn 978 92 4 069481 1 pdf. The statement has been corroborated by a world health organization report, released ahead of the world cancer day observed on february 4, which highlighted that it is easier and cheaper to cure. Who world health statistics world health organization. World health statistics 2015 contains whos annual compilation of health related data.
Taken together, these indicators provide a comprehensive summary of the current status of national health and health systems in key areas. World migration report 2015 international organization. Who library cataloguinginpublication data progress on sanitation and drinking water 2015 update and mdg assessment. The world health organization who in swaziland is pleased to share with its partners and stakeholders its 2014 2015 biennial report. In 2015, countries adopted the ambitious sustainable development goals sdgs, each of. The jmp monitors wash at the household level and also in schools and health care facilities. The editorial team would like to pay special tribute to professor graeme hugo, director of the australian population and migration research centre at the university of adelaide, who passed away on 20 january 2015, after finalizing his background paper for this report. The report takes migration enquiries to the city level and helps improve our understanding of the local political economies of migration, and highlights the close connection between migration. Monitoring hiv drug resistance early warning indicators in. In recent years, the panamerican health organization world health organization pahowho.
The indicators used in this report have been included on the basis of their. The world health report whr is a series of annual reports produced by the world health organization who. The world health organization who is leading the health response, ensuring access to lifesaving health services. The world drug report 2016 was prepared by the research and trend analysis branch. Iarc monographs evaluate consumption of red meat and. All reports are available for download in adobe pdf and excel when applicable.
The world health organization was established in 1948 as the. Trends and statistics was prepared by the united nations statistics division unsd, department of economic and social affairs desa. From innovation to implementation world health organization. The world malaria report is whos flagship malaria publication, released each year in december.
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