Child Health and Development
The goal of the Child Health and Development Unit is to end preventable child deaths and promote the healthy growth and development of all children in the first decade of their life.

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WHO consolidated guidelines for the management of common childhood illness: management of sickle-cell disease in children and adolescents

Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder worldwide and a leading cause of preventable child death and disability, particularly...

WHO consolidated guidelines for the management of common childhood illness: management of asthma in children and adolescents and bronchiolitis in infants and young children

Respiratory illnesses are a leading global cause of morbidity, health care utilization and preventable death in children. Asthma and bronchiolitis are...

Nurturing care for children with developmental delays and disabilities: thematic brief

Despite gains in childhood survival, more effort is needed to improve the well-being of children with developmental delays and disabilities. All children,...

Nurturing care and men’s engagement : thematic brief

This brief, aimed at policymakers and programme designers, explores what to consider when designing or adapting services to engage men in providing...

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