WHO Director-General Election 2027: New Online Hub Tracks Candidates, Campaigns and Global Health Priorities
The race to select the next Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) is drawing attention to the policies, leadership...
Public Health
Prenatal Exposure to a Plastic-Related Chemical May Be Linked to Smaller Newborns, Study Suggests
Researchers are examining whether exposure to certain chemicals used in plastic manufacturing could influence fetal growth during pregnancy. New findings...
Canada Launches Five-Year Environmental Justice Plan to Address Pollution Inequality
Canada has introduced a new national framework aimed at making environmental protection more equitable and ensuring that communities facing greater...
UK Announces AI Biosecurity Lab Backed by Up to £300 Million in Funding and Industry Commitments
The United Kingdom has announced plans to establish a dedicated artificial intelligence biosecurity organisation designed to help identify, prevent and...
Yemen’s Fragile Healthcare System Faces Mounting Pressure Amid Conflict and Funding Shortfalls
Yemen’s healthcare system continues to face serious challenges as prolonged conflict, economic difficulties and shortages of essential resources make it...
WHO Highlights New Framework to Assess Extreme Heat Risks for Vulnerable Populations
The World Health Organization is drawing attention to the growing need for better ways to assess and manage health risks...
South Africa Coordinates Public Health Response Following Water-Related Illness Reports in Bronkhorstspruit
South African authorities have intensified their response to reports of water-related illnesses in the Bronkhorstspruit area, bringing together relevant government...
New Funding Initiative Aims to Strengthen Maternal and Newborn Healthcare in Vulnerable Countries
New York, United States: A new funding arrangement worth $25 million is expected to support access to essential medicines and...
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Gains Attention as a Tool for Managing Type 2 Diabetes
Global Health: Continuous glucose monitoring technology is gaining wider attention as a way to help people with type 2 diabetes...
Kolkata Hospital Reports Stable Condition for Most Patients Injured in Stampede
Kolkata, India: Medical teams in Kolkata are continuing to treat people injured in a stampede, with hospital authorities reporting that...
WHO Calls for Urgent Global Action to Reduce Lead Exposure and Protect Public Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed calls for stronger international action against lead exposure, highlighting the serious health consequences...
US and UNICEF Reach $25 Million Agreement to Support Maternal and Newborn Healthcare in 15 Countries
The United States and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have reached a reported agreement worth $25 million to support...
US Reports 4,410 Measles Cases as Outbreaks Highlight Gaps in Vaccination Coverage
The United States is facing renewed public health concerns as measles infections continue to rise, with reported cases reaching 4,410...
Kenya Intensifies Ebola Response After Third Case Is Reported
Kenya has stepped up its public health response after reporting a third Ebola case, raising concerns about the possibility of...
Bangladesh Faces Severe Measles Outbreak as Vaccination Gaps Leave Millions of Children Vulnerable
Bangladesh is facing a serious measles outbreak that has placed renewed pressure on its healthcare system and highlighted the importance...
WHO and INTERPOL Strengthen International Cooperation on Health Security and Crime Prevention
International cooperation between public health authorities and law enforcement agencies is increasingly important as countries confront complex threats that can...
Gut Bacteria Under Scientific Scrutiny as Researchers Investigate the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance
Researchers are investigating how bacteria living in the human digestive system may contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance, one...
PM2.5, AQI and Super Pollutants: Understanding the Invisible Dangers in the Air We Breathe
Air pollution is not always visible. Even when the sky appears clear, the air may contain microscopic particles and harmful...
Ebola Prevention: Africa CDC Highlights Layered Screening Measures at International Borders
Preventing the international spread of Ebola requires more than a single screening procedure at airports and other border crossings. Health...
WHO Berlin Hub Unveils New Strategy to Detect Emerging Health Threats Within 24 Hours by 2030
The World Health Organization (WHO) is strengthening international efforts to identify and understand emerging health threats faster, as its Hub...
Chemical Pollution Threatens Human Health and Ecosystems as Global Experts Call for One Health Solutions
Chemical contamination is emerging as an increasingly urgent challenge for public health and environmental protection, with hazardous substances moving through...
Nutritional Psychiatry: Exploring the Connection Between Diet, Brain Health and Mental Well-Being
How does the food we eat influence the way we think, feel, and respond to everyday challenges? This question is...
Global Campaign Against Mercury Pollution Gains Momentum as Minamata Convention Promotes Safer Products and Gold Mining
International efforts to reduce mercury pollution are gaining momentum as governments, environmental organisations and mining communities work to eliminate dangerous...
Indonesian Forest Fires Trigger Severe Haze Crisis as Malaysia Closes Schools
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Forest and land fires in Indonesia have triggered a worsening air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia, forcing...
North Korea Rejects South Korea’s Proposed Medical Assistance
North Korea has rejected a proposed medical assistance package from South Korea, with a senior North Korean official describing the...
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Expands as Health Authorities Face New Challenges
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing renewed challenges as an Ebola outbreak continues to affect...
New York Offers Federal Support as Measles Cases Continue to Rise
New York is receiving an offer of federal assistance as health officials work to contain a growing measles outbreak that...
WHO Seeks More Information From Russia After Siberian Lab Worker Dies
The World Health Organization is seeking additional information from Russian authorities following the death of a laboratory worker in Siberia...
New York Declares Emergency as Measles Outbreak Spreads Across Communities
New York: Authorities in New York have declared a statewide disaster emergency in response to a growing measles outbreak, prompting...
WHO Recommends Lifestyle-Based Approach to Address Childhood Obesity
Geneva: The World Health Organization has issued new recommendations aimed at strengthening the global response to childhood and adolescent obesity,...
Russia Investigates Suspected Pneumonic Plague Case After Laboratory Worker Dies
Siberia: Russian health authorities are investigating a suspected case of pneumonic plague following the death of a laboratory worker at...
Kenya Reports First Confirmed Ebola Case Linked to Regional Outbreak
Nairobi: Kenya has reported its first confirmed case of Ebola linked to an outbreak in the region, prompting health authorities...
WHO and Netherlands Strengthen Cooperation on Global Health Security
Geneva: The World Health Organization and the Netherlands are strengthening cooperation on global health security and emergency preparedness, with a...
Ebola Crisis in Eastern DR Congo Leaves More Than 1,900 Children Separated From Families
A major humanitarian challenge is unfolding in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where more than 1,900 children have reportedly...
WHO Updates Global Data Framework to Improve Oral Health Monitoring
The World Health Organization has strengthened its global approach to tracking oral health by introducing an updated module for collecting...
Asia-Pacific Countries Strengthen Antimicrobial Resistance Plans, but Funding Gaps Remain
Manila/New Delhi: Countries across the Asia-Pacific region are strengthening their national strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), but a new...
Global Life Expectancy Nearly Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level, WHO Data Shows
Global life expectancy has recovered to almost its pre-pandemic level, but new health data shows that people are not necessarily...
WHO Puts Health at the Center of Pacific Climate Talks Ahead of COP31
Suva, Fiji: The World Health Organization has joined Pacific leaders and governments at the Pre-COP31 climate meeting in Fiji, calling...
Extreme Heat Raises New Climate Threat for Pregnant Women and Newborns
Nadi, Fiji: Extreme heat is emerging as a serious climate-related threat to pregnant women, unborn babies and newborns, with health...
WHO Emergency Dashboard Reports 52 Global Health Events as Global Health Monitoring Continues
Geneva: The World Health Organization's Health Emergency Dashboard has recorded 52 health-related events in its latest global update, providing a...
