The evolving threat of antimicrobial resistance - Options for action
A new World Health Organisation(WHO) publication “The evolving threat of antimicrobial resistance - Options for action” describes examples of policy activities that have addressed Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in different parts of the world. The aim is to raise awareness and to stimulate further coordinated efforts.
More Resources on AMR
Report of Secretary-General transmitting latest WHO Report on the 2001-2010: Decade to Roll Back Malaria
Pursuant to Assembly resolution A/RES/65/273, the latest report of the World Health Organization entitled “Consolidating gains and accelerating efforts to control and eliminate malaria in developing countries, particularly in Africa, by 2015” was transmitted to the General Assembly by the UN Secretary-General and is now available online: A/66/169.
More UN Resources on Malaria
- Roll Back Malaria Partnership - launched in 1998 by WHO, UNICEF, UNDP and the World Bank
- World Health Organization Global Malaria Programme
- Millennium Development Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Other Diseases
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