Dr Halfdan T. Mahler, WHO’s third Director-General, dies at 93

Dr Halfdan T. Mahler, WHO’s third Director-General, dies at 93

WHO statement, 15 December 2016 WHO is saddened by the death of Dr Halfdan T. Mahler on 14 December 2016. Dr Mahler served as Director-General of WHO from 1973-1988. As WHO’s third Director-General, Dr Mahler will be remembered as a champion for primary care. He...
Community engagement on female genital mutilation

Community engagement on female genital mutilation

5 December 2016 In October 2014, the LGA first produced its FGM Guide for Councillors. Much has happened since then. Mandatory reporting to the police has been introduced for professionals, new statutory guidance has been produced and a number of female genital...
Public health post-2013 report: government response

Public health post-2013 report: government response

From: Department of Health First published: 16 December 2016 The government’s response to the House of Commons Health Committee Report on public health post-2013 responds to each of its recommendations on subjects such as funding, improving public health, politics and...

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