The aim of this document is to provide interim guidance for interventions to reduce the risk of maternal Zika virus infection and to manage potential complications during pregnancy. This guidance is based on the best available research evidence and... Read more
Zika Virus
Interim recommendations to guide breast feeding practices in the context of the Zika virus. A systematic review of the evidence will be conducted during the month of March 2016 to revise and update these recommendations. Read more
On 1 February 2016 WHO announced that a cluster of microcephaly and other neurologic disorders reported in Brazil is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Several countries have reported an increase in the incidence of cases of microcephaly... Read more
Article that describes the temporal and geographical distribution of Zika virus infection, and associated neurological disorders, from 1947 to February 2016 Read more
The Reference Group met to discuss the work of our agencies on MHPSS in the response to Zika and share any documents or needs assessments and ideas on how we can collaborate. Read more
WHO article to dispel rumours around Zika and microcephaly Read more
Zika virus, Microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome Situation Report Summary Between 1 January 2007 and 17 February 2016, a total of 48 countries and territories reported local (autochthonous) transmission of Zika virus, including those where the outbreak is now over,... Read more
The risk of babies born with microcephaly has raised understandable concerns among women including those who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. There are many unknowns regarding the possible causes of microcephaly. Until we have more answers, there... Read more
This toolkit was designed on the basis of experiences from direct application of the method of communication for behavioural impact (COMBI) in outbreaks. COMBI was first applied during the outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in southern Sudan in 2004.... Read more
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Regional O ce for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO) and key partners, have taken immediate actions to respond to the Zika outbreak since the rst con rmation of cases. In February 2014,... Read more
