WHO Offers 2015 Public Health Highlights

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In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) led the health response to major outbreaks and emergencies from West Africa to Iraq. It provided new advice on a broad range of health issues, including dementia, food safety, HIV treatment, sugar consumption, antibiotic resistance and climate change. The organization also marked the end of the 15-year era of the Millennium Development Goals and saw the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals for the next 15 years.

In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) led the health response to major outbreaks and emergencies from West Africa to Iraq. It provided new advice on a broad range of health issues, including dementia, food safety, HIV treatment, sugar consumption, antibiotic resistance and climate change. The organization also marked the end of the 15-year era of the Millennium Development Goals and saw the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals for the next 15 years. To access the slide show from WHO, CLICK HERE.

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