Dec 2, 2025 · Hospital functions and organization vary according to health-care delivery organizations and each hospital’s unique position in the system. Good management structures ensure coordination …

Nov 29, 2024 · This second global report on IPC provides updated evidence on the harm caused to patients and health workers by HAIs and AMR, and presents an updated global analysis of the …

May 22, 2025 · Israel’s intensified military operations continue to threaten an already weakened health system, amidst worsening mass population displacement and acute shortages of food, water, …

Excessive glove use contributes significantly to the volume of health care waste. Appropriate glove use and hand hygiene can help minimize this waste. Using gloves when not indicated wastes resources …

Oct 29, 2025 · The World Health Organization (WHO) condemns the reported killing of more than 460 patients and their companions, as well as the abduction of six health workers, on 28 October from …

Timely care and rapid transport save lives, reduce disability and improve long term outcomes. Prehospital emergency care is a key component of the health care system. Strengthening …

Sep 11, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on patient safety, including key facts, common sources of patient harm, factors leading to patient harm, system approach to patient safety, and WHO response.

Nov 24, 2009 · Viet Nam's hospital system consists of a public-private mix, in which the public hospitals play substantial roles in providing health care services to the people. Overall, public hospitals are key …

May 5, 2025 · Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a practical, evidence-based approach preventing patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infections. Effective IPC requires …

Nov 28, 2025 · The development of global guidelines ensuring the appropriate use of evidence represents one of the core functions of WHO.