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WHO Guiding Principles on Human Cell, Tissue and Organ Transplantation. In 1987 the fortieth World Health Assembly, concerned at the trade for profit in human organs, initiated the preparation of the first WHO Guiding Principles on Transplantation, endorsed by the Assembly in 1991 in resolution WHA44.25.
Learn about the global and regional policies, guidelines and best practices for transplantation of human cells, tissues or organs. Find out how WHO supports countries in the Western Pacific Region to ensure safe and ethical transplantation services.
Mar 24, 2022 · The International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trial Network (IMPAACT) P1107 reported the first case of HIV cure in a woman living with HIV submitted to a dual stem cell transplant (i.e., an umbilical cord blood transplant combined with a half-matched bone marrow) for treatment of an acute myelogenous leukemia.
Mar 30, 2007 · Reports on 'transplant tourism' show that it makes up an estimated 10% of global transplantation practices. The phenomenon has been increasing since the mid-1990's, coinciding with greater acceptance of the therapeutic benefits of transplantation and with progress in the efficacy of the medicines - immuno-suppressants - used to prevent the body's rejection of a transplanted organ.
Jul 25, 2024 · A 60-year-old German man living with HIV achieved sustained HIV remission after a stem cell transplant from a donor with a rare genetic mutation. The case adds to the hope of finding a cure for HIV, but also highlights the need for more research and global HIV response.
Jun 8, 2022 · Learn about blood transfusion, a lifesaving procedure that improves health but requires safe blood and blood products. Find out how WHO supports countries to develop national blood systems based on voluntary, unpaid donations.
Oct 3, 2017 · Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause neurological disease and death in humans and horses. Find out the global distribution, outbreaks and transmission of the virus.
Learn about the health challenges and rights of refugees and migrants, and how WHO supports them in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Find fact sheets, resolutions, news, and resources on refugee and migrant health issues.
Mar 5, 2024 · HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause genital warts or cancer. Learn how vaccination, screening and treatment can prevent HPV-related cancers, especially cervical cancer.
Feb 20, 2018 · Listeriosis is a serious foodborne disease caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, which can be found in soil, water, vegetation and animal faeces. It can contaminate foods with a long shelf-life, such as deli meat, soft cheeses and smoked fish, and cause severe infections in high-risk groups.
