Dec 24, 2025 · Biologicals are a class of medicines made from living cells taken from plants, animals or bacteria. These cells are use in creating many types of health care products, including vaccines. This …

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May 19, 2025 · This year’s International Day for Biological Diversity, on Thursday, 22 May 2025, highlights the inherent connections between people and the natural world through the theme, …

Good manufacturing practices (GMP) for biological products were first published by WHO in 1992 (1). This current revision reflects subsequent developments that have taken place in science and …

Dec 21, 2020 · This fourth edition of the manual builds on the risk assessment framework introduced in the third edition. A thorough, evidence-based and transparent assessment of the risks allows safety …

Dec 23, 2025 · Sexuality is influenced by the interaction of biological, psychological, social, economic, political, cultural, legal, historical, religious and spiritual factors.” (WHO, 2006a) There is a growing …

The formulation of international requirements for the manufacture and control of BCG vaccine was first considered by the WHO Expert Committee on Biological Standardization in its thirteenth report.

Oct 4, 2024 · Food and water are the major sources of exposure to both chemical and biological hazards. They impose a substantial health risk to consumers and economic burdens on individuals, …

The WHO sterility testing guidelines are applicable across a wide range of biological medicinal products including vaccines, blood products, biotechnology products, and cell and tissue products.

Aug 29, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on depression, providing information on prevalence, symptoms, prevention and contributing factors, diagnosis and treatment, and WHO's work in the area.