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WHO revising sugar guidelines
WHO is opening a public consultation on draft guidelines on sugar intake. They will provide countries with recommendations on limiting the consumption of sugars to reduce public health problems such as obesity and dental caries.
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Regional Director
Regional Director: health systems should be accessible to all
Regional Director's site
Data and Evidence
Source: Nutrition site
Countries
“With a sober mind!” alcohol awareness campaign launched in the Republic of Moldova
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Publications
Water safety plan: a field guide to improving drinking-water safety in small communitiesThis field guide provides a step-by-step introduction to the water safety plan (WSP) approach and a range of ready-to-use templates to assist those locally involved in rural water supply to develop and implement their own WSPs.
Guide to ship sanitation. Third editionThe third edition of the "Guide to ship sanitation" (in Russian) presents the public health significance of ships in terms of disease and highlights the importance of applying appropriate control measures.
Emergencies and outbreaks
- Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
- Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9)
