WHO guidelines
The development of global guidelines ensuring the appropriate use of evidence represents one of the core functions of WHO.
A WHO guideline is defined broadly as any information product developed by WHO that contains recommendations for clinical practice or public health policy. Recommendations are statements designed to help end-users make informed decisions on whether, when and how to undertake specific actions such as clinical interventions, diagnostic tests or public health measures, with the aim of achieving the best possible individual or collective health outcomes.
The Guidelines Review Committee ensure that WHO guidelines are of a high methodological quality and are developed through a transparent, evidence-based decision-making process. Guidelines are subject to a rigorous quality assurance process that helps to ensure that each and every published guideline is trustworthy, impactful and meets the highest international standards.
Latest WHO guidelines approved by the Guidelines Review Committee
All →The updated recommendations in this document on the timing of induction of labour supersede the previous WHO recommendations on this topic in the 2018...
The updated recommendations in this document on mechanical methods for induction of labour supersede the previous WHO recommendations on this topic...
The updated recommendation in this document on the use of outpatient settings for induction of labour supersedes the previous WHO recommendation on...
WHO recommendations on antenatal corticosteroids for improving preterm birth outcomes
In 2021, the Executive Guideline Steering Group (GSG) for the World Health Organization (WHO) maternal and perinatal health recommendations prioritized...
In 2021, the Executive Guideline Steering Group (GSG) for the World Health Organization (WHO) maternal and perinatal health recommendations prioritized...
Consolidated guidelines on person-centred HIV strategic information: strengthening routine data for impact
As the HIV response moves to focusing on closing the remaining gaps in prevention, testing and treatment services, an evolution in the underlying routine...
In this guideline, WHO recommends that long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) may be offered as an additional HIV prevention option for people...
A global shortage of an estimated 18 million health workers is anticipated by 2030, a record 130 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance,...