🌍 World Rabies Day 2026: WHO Calls for Stronger Global Action to End Rabies Deaths
September Countries and health organisations around the world are marking World Rabies Day 2026 with a renewed call for coordinated...
Global Health
🌍 Africa Launches New Immunisation Strategy as Millions of Children Remain Unvaccinated
September Africa has launched a new Continental Immunisation Strategy for 2026–2030 as countries across the continent face persistent vaccination gaps,...
🌍 Africa Launches New Immunisation Strategy as Millions of Children Remain Unvaccinated
September Africa has launched a new Continental Immunisation Strategy for 2026–2030 as countries across the continent face persistent vaccination gaps,...
🌍 World Leaders Renew Global Push to Prepare for Future Pandemics
September World leaders have renewed international efforts to strengthen preparedness for future pandemics, calling for sustained investment, stronger health systems...
African Health Leaders Push AI and Cross-Border Data Sharing for Earlier Epidemic Detection
African health leaders and international partners are calling for stronger cross-border cooperation and responsible use of artificial intelligence to improve...
WHO Updates 2027 Southern Hemisphere Flu Vaccine Composition After Global Virus Surveillance
The World Health Organization has released its recommended composition for influenza vaccines to be used during the 2027 Southern Hemisphere...
WHO Expands Medical Device Prequalification to Improve Access to Quality-Assured Health Technologies
The World Health Organization has expanded its medical-device prequalification programme to cover a wider range of health technologies, including contraceptive...
WHO Advances Global System for Sharing Pathogens and Pandemic Health Benefits
Countries are moving closer to establishing a new global system for sharing pathogens with pandemic potential and ensuring that the...
World Leaders Renew Global Push to Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness
World leaders have renewed their commitment to strengthening global systems for preventing, preparing for and responding to future pandemics, calling...
Kwara Stakeholders Call for Stronger Coordination of Health Behaviour Programmes
Health stakeholders in Nigeria’s Kwara State have called for stronger coordination among organisations involved in health behaviour-change programmes, highlighting the...
Taiwan Prepares Major Flu Vaccination Drive as Influenza Epidemic Continues
TAIPEI: Taiwan is preparing to launch a large publicly funded influenza vaccination programme as the island continues to experience an...
World Lung Day 2026 Highlights the Need to Protect Lung Health Throughout Life
NEW YORK: Health organizations around the world are using World Lung Day 2026 to draw attention to the importance of...
Healthier Packaged Foods Could Help Prevent Thousands of Diet-Related Deaths
LONDON: A shift toward healthier packaged food products could potentially prevent or delay around 150,000 diet-related deaths each year in...
Ebola Cases Surge in Congo’s North Kivu as Treatment Centres Face Severe Pressure
BUTEMBO, Democratic Republic of Congo: Health authorities and medical teams in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing growing pressure...
Singapore Expands Global Cooperation to Speed Vaccine Approvals During Health Emergencies
Singapore is strengthening international cooperation aimed at helping new vaccines reach people more quickly during future global health emergencies. Health...
Kidney Research Reveals New Clues About Nighttime Blood Pressure Regulation
Scientists have identified new evidence suggesting that the kidneys' daily rhythm in handling salt may play an important role in...
New Alzheimer’s Blood Test Research Receives Major Funding for Clinical Development
Researchers are moving closer to developing a more accessible blood-based test for Alzheimer’s disease after a major research project received...
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Triggers Expanded International Response
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is receiving additional international support as health authorities respond to an Ebola outbreak in...
Western Pacific Countries Test Readiness for Cross-Border Food Safety Emergency
Countries and territories across the Western Pacific have completed a regional emergency simulation designed to test how quickly health and...
US Commits Additional $267 Million to Fight Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa
New York: The United States has announced an additional $267 million in assistance to support efforts to contain a serious...
Long-Term Study Finds Higher Cancer Incidence Among People With Type 2 Diabetes
A large long-term analysis is drawing attention to the relationship between type 2 diabetes and cancer, reporting that people living...
WHO Calls for Stronger Ethical Oversight as AI Transforms Global Health Research
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way health research is conducted, but the growing use of advanced technology is also...
WHO Launches 10-Year Research Agenda for Traditional Medicine
Geneva/New Delhi, September 22, 2026: The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced a new 10-year research agenda for traditional, complementary...
DR Congo Launches Ebola Vaccination Campaign for Frontline Health Workers
Kinshasa, September 22, 2026: The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun a major vaccination campaign targeting healthcare and other frontline...
UK & Europe Face Growing Healthcare Workforce Pressure as Doctors Near Retirement
London/Geneva, September 22, 2026: Europe’s healthcare systems are facing increasing pressure from an ageing medical workforce, with the World Health...
US CDC Develops Standard Definition for Measles Deaths as Cases Continue to Rise
Washington, September 22, 2026: Health authorities in the United States are working toward a standardized method for determining and reporting...
One Health Approach Connects Food Systems, Agriculture and Human Health
The safety and quality of the food people consume are closely connected to the health of humans, animals and the...
WHO Highlights Need for Stronger Ethical Oversight as AI Enters Health Research
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of medical research, but the growing use of AI in health studies is creating...
WHO Launches New Primary Health Care Course to Strengthen Health Systems Worldwide
The World Health Organization has launched a new course focused on strengthening primary health care, highlighting the importance of accessible,...
Fairer Vaccine Access Could Save Millions of Lives in a Future Pandemic
A new global health analysis has highlighted the enormous human cost that unequal access to vaccines could create during a...
Dengue Cases Trigger Intensified Health Response in Nepal’s Baglung as Medical Team Arrives
Health authorities in Nepal have intensified their response to a growing dengue situation in Baglung, deploying a specialized medical team...
Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Expands in DR Congo as Health Authorities Intensify Response
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is confronting a major Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with health authorities...
FAO Global Conference to Advance One Health Action Across Agrifood Systems
Rome, September 2The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is set to convene the Global Conference for...
WHO Highlights Need for Child-Friendly Cancer Medicines
Geneva, September Children undergoing cancer treatment can face challenges when medicines are designed primarily for adults. Large tablets, unpleasant-tasting liquids...
UNICEF Warns Renewed Conflict in Yemen Deepens Humanitarian Crisis for Millions of Children
Amman: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that renewed hostilities in Yemen are creating severe humanitarian challenges for...
DR Congo Expands Ebola Vaccination to Ituri as More Than 3,700 Receive Ervebo
Kinshasa, September 20, 2026: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has expanded its Ebola vaccination campaign to Ituri Province, the...
WHO Releases 2026 Health Coverage Report for South-East Asia Region
South-East Asia: The World Health Organization has released its 2026 regional report tracking progress on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and...
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Shows Mixed Signs as North Kivu Cases Rise
Kinshasa, September 18, 2026: The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo is showing...
South Africa Faces Renewed Attention on Ebola Response in Central Africa
Johannesburg: South Africa is closely monitoring developments surrounding the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as health authorities...
🇮🇳 India Issues Nationwide Alert Over Pakistan-Made Fairness Creams Containing Heavy Metals
India has issued a nationwide alert against certain fairness creams reportedly manufactured in Pakistan after concerns emerged over the presence...
