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Improving access to medicines for neurological disorders

Neurological disorders are the leading cause of disability globally and access to essential medicines for neurological disorders remains a critical global...

Guidelines for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis

Despite advancements in testing and treatment, over one million people became infected with HIV in 2022. This warrants a need for a revitalized focus on...

Implementing the global health sector strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections, 2022–2030: Report on progress and gaps 2024, second edition

This report is the first of a series of biennial progress reports on the implementation of the Global health sector strategies on, respectively, HIV, viral...

WHO global research 
priorities for sexually 
transmitted infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are widespread globally and negatively affect sexual and reproductive health. Gaps in evidence and in available...