Self-care interventions: guidance for health systems.

July 2024.  The World Health Organization (WHO)/HRP just published Implementation of self-care interventions for health and well-being: guidance for health systems. Aimed at those around the world implementing self-care interventions, the publication reviews WHO’s six health systems building blocks, and looks at the implementation considerations necessary for each. Several country case studies are also included.

To read more about the guidance visit the WHO website here. You can also download the document here.  To read more about WHO recommendations on making EC pills available without a prescription, go here.

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