Sudan Health Crisis Deepens as Three Years of Conflict Create the World’s Largest Displacement and Humanitarian Emergency
The Republic of Sudan has entered its third year of devastating internal conflict, a milestone that marks the evolution of…
Statement on the planned hepatitis B birth dose vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau
The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally expressed grave concerns regarding a proposed randomized controlled trial (RCT) in Guinea-Bissau involving…
WHO calls for action: “Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially launched its year-long 2026 public health initiative, centering on the theme “Together for…
Global Health Leaders Advance Negotiations on Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing Annex to Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its 194 Member States have concluded a pivotal week of intensive negotiations in Geneva,…
Libya Achieves Landmark Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem Marking Major Milestone in Regional Health Progress
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially validated Libya for having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, representing a…
WHO Member States Extend Critical Negotiations on Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing Annex to Strengthen Global Pandemic Preparedness
The World Health Organization (WHO) Member States have reached a consensus to extend negotiations regarding the Pathogen Access and Benefit…
Attacks on Ukraine’s health care increased by 20% in 2025
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine has entered its fifth year, marking a grim milestone in a conflict that has systematically…
WHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize strong collaboration on health system delivery, emergency relief and advancing mental health
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has concluded the inaugural day of a high-stakes,…
Denmark Achieves World Health Organization Certification for the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Denmark for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis,…
WHO Announces Recommended Composition for 2026-2027 Northern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccines and Updates Global Surveillance Strategies
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially released its recommendations for the viral composition of influenza vaccines for the 2026-2027…
