Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 21 May 2026
The World Health Assembly has formally endorsed a landmark decision requesting the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) to…
World Health Organization Issues New Guidance on Non-Sugar Sweeteners, Advising Against Long-Term Use for Weight Management and Disease Prevention
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), commonly known as artificial or…
WHO Urges Global Action Against Predatory Tobacco and Nicotine Marketing Targeting Youth Ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent call to action for governments across the globe to implement stricter…
World Health Organization Concludes Exercise Polaris II Strengthening Global Pandemic Preparedness Through Large-Scale Simulation
The World Health Organization (WHO) has successfully concluded Exercise Polaris II, a high-intensity, two-day simulation designed to stress-test global responses…
WHO Director-General Honors Four Visionary Leaders with Global Health Awards at the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly in Geneva
The Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly (WHA) convened this week in Geneva, Switzerland, marking a significant milestone in the international community’s…
79th World Health Assembly Convenes in Geneva with Election of New Leadership and Global Health Awards Presentation
The 79th session of the World Health Assembly officially commenced today at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, marking…
Algeria Achieves Historic Milestone as World Health Organization Validates Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially validated Algeria for having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, marking a…
WHO Prequalifies First Malaria Treatment for Newborns and New Diagnostic Tests to Counter Parasite Mutations Ahead of World Malaria Day 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the prequalification of the first antimalarial treatment specifically formulated for newborns and young…
Australia Achieves Historic Milestone as World Health Organization Validates Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially validated Australia for having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, marking a…
Global Health Leaders Seek Consensus on Pathogen Sharing Framework as World Health Organization Extends Pandemic Agreement Negotiations
Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) have concluded a critical session of negotiations regarding the Pathogen Access and…
