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Law and policy practice guide for quality abortion care

Unsafe abortion and restrictive legal environments remain significant contributors to preventable morbidity and mortality, underscoring the need for evidence-based,...

Informed decision‑making in public private partnerships for physical activity and healthy diets

In a context where noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are rising and unhealthy diets are increasingly prevalent, governments often face significant uncertainty...

WHO procurement report 2025

The WHO Procurement Report is published annually and provides an overview of procurement at WHO, details essential procurement data for the year, and showcases...

Risk communication and community engagement readiness and response toolkit: substandard and falsified medicines

The document outlines key concepts related to substandard and falsified medicines, including their sources, risks and impact on health systems and communities....