This channel provides the five most recent WHO news articles.

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT

1 July 2009 -- The clinical trial of a drug that could eliminate river blindness is being launched in three African countries. Also known as onchocerciasis, this disease is one of the leading infectious causes of blindness across Africa.

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

26 June 2009 -- Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of WHO, today met Mr Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, during an official visit to the country. The visit has seen the strengthening of the working relationship between the Russian Federation and WHO.

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

18 June 2009 -- WHO and UNICEF today called on governments to strengthen risk reduction measures so that health and education systems are able to cope with disasters.

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:15:00 GMT