In this month’s Bulletin

481 XSL Version: xslver | JobID: JobID | Title: journal-title | Copyright Year 2 | Volume 87 | | Issue issue | pub-date pub-date Bull World Health Organ 2017;95:481 | doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2471/BLT.17.000717 In this month’s Bulletin Darren B Taichman et al. (482–483) present the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors’ requirements for data-sharing statements when reporting clinical trials. Timothy G Evans and Marie Paule Kieny (484) explain how health systems research is needed to inform progress towards universal health coverage. In the news section, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul (487–488) reports on policies in Thailand to prevent alcohol-related harm. Frederico C Guanais tells Andréia Azevedo Soares (489–490) how patient empowerment can lead to improvements in health–care quality. Tracking legislation Brooke Ronald Johnson Jr et al. (542–544) introduce a new database of national abortion laws. Healthy people, healthy planet Marie Paule Kieny et al. (537–539) link sustainable development to universal health coverage. No smoking or vaping Nick Wilson et al. (540–541) list the pros and cons of banning electronic cigarettes. Antigenic differences that matter Hsiao-Han Chang et al. (517–525) examine genetic data for use in the design of Zika diagnostics. Kenya Reducing iatrogenic infections Guadalupe Bedoya et al. (503–516) study compliance with infection prevention and control practices. Liberia Hospitals without enough water Nana Mensah Abrampah et al. (526–530) emphazise the need for sanitation in health care facilities. Malawi Paying for results? Stephan Brenner et al. (491–502) study an incentive scheme to address shortages of medical supplies and to improve use of clinical protocols. Nepal Improving use of mental health- care services Mark JD Jordans et al. (531–536) propose ways to improve case-finding.