The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized the disease and embarked on a concerted, nation-wide response shortly after gaining …
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WHO launches bold push to raise health taxes and save millions of lives
The “3 by 35” Initiative targets tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks to cut deaths and boost health and development funding The World Health Organization (WHO) today has launched a major …
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What You Need to Know from the 78th World Health Assembly (#WHA78)
Overview The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly (WHA78), the premier decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), concluded on 27 May 2025 in Geneva, marking a week of major public …
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The State of the World’s Nursing Report 2025
Overview The World Health Organization (WHO), International Council of Nurses (ICN), and partners have published the State of the World’s Nursing 2025 Report, revealing significant growth in the global nursing …
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The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly convenes 19-27 May, 2025
The Seventy-eighth session of the World Health Assembly (WHA78) will take place from 19-27 May in Geneva, Switzerland. This year’s theme is “One World for Health.” Member States will review the progress …
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Increases in vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks threaten years of progress, warn WHO, UNICEF, Gavi
Agencies call for sustained investments in immunization efforts amidst looming funding cuts. 24 April 2025 | Geneva/New York – Immunization efforts are under growing threat as misinformation, population growth, humanitarian crises, …
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World Malaria Day 2025: Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite
Overview The World Malaria Day is observed annually on 25 April to highlight the critical need for continued investment and sustained political commitment in the prevention and control of malaria. …
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WHO Member States conclude negotiations and make significant progress on draft pandemic agreement
Proposal to be submitted to World Health Assembly in May for consideration. After more than three years of intensive negotiations, WHO Member States took a major step forward in efforts …
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A Global Call to Action for the 300 Million People Living with a Rare Disease
Rare Disease Over 6,000 rare diseases are characterised by a wide range of conditions and symptoms that can vary not only between diseases but also among individuals with the same …
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WHO, St. Jude launch groundbreaking international delivery of childhood cancer medicines
The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically-needed childhood cancer medicines in 2 of 6 pilot countries, through the Global Platform for Access …
