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WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving lives through a basic need: food

In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After the cause of an emergency has passed, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. Continue Reading »

More than a billion hungry..Help Fill the Cup!

Over 1 billion people in the world are chronically hungry. In fact today, more people die from hunger related causes than from AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. Do something..Fill the Cup!

What are the effects of Vaginal Prolapse on women?

Approximately 30-40% of women develop vaginal prolapse in their lifetime. The condition normally develops after childbirth, hysterectomy or menopause. One of the most common symptom associated with vaginal prolapse is the ‘distortion’ in the vaginal area. Because of this, most women are too embarrassed to seek medical attention. Continue Reading »

World Health Organization Catalogues

The World Health Organization (WHO) catalogues provide bibliographic data and descriptive texts on publications produced by the WHO offices in their respective regions.

It reflects the work of the Organization in a particular region and provides information and guidelines intended for medical, technical and scientific professionals working in many different fields.

*For more information please visit: www.wpro.who.int/publications

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