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...
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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
WHO Reports Global Life Expectancy Nearing Pre-Pandemic Level as Chronic Diseases Rise
Geneva: Global life expectancy has recovered to almost its pre-pandemic level, but the World Health Organization's latest estimates show that...
WHO Issues Influenza Vaccine Recommendations for Southern Hemisphere 2027
Geneva: The World Health Organization has released its latest recommendations for the composition of influenza vaccines intended for the Southern...
Americas Adopt Regional Action Plan to Strengthen Response Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Washington, D.C.: Countries across the Americas have adopted a new regional action plan aimed at strengthening the fight against antimicrobial...
WHO Continues Ebola Response in Democratic Republic of the Congo as Surveillance Intensifies
Kinshasa: Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are continuing an intensified response to an outbreak of...
WHO Issues New Guidance to Protect People From Heat-Related Illness at Mass Gatherings
Geneva: The World Health Organization has issued new public-health guidance aimed at reducing heat-related illness during mass gatherings, as extreme...
WHO Highlights Early Detection and Better Care During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Geneva: Breast Cancer Awareness Month has begun with renewed international attention on early detection, timely diagnosis and access to quality...
WHO Reports Continuing Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Kinshasa: Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are continuing their response to a Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak,...
WHO Reports Influenza Activity Remains Significant in Latest Global Respiratory Virus Update
Geneva: Influenza continues to account for a significant share of respiratory virus activity worldwide, according to the latest global surveillance...
Global Cholera Deaths Rise 30% as WHO Warns of Growing Public Health Challenge
Global deaths from cholera increased by 30% in 2025, reaching the highest annual level reported to the World Health Organization...
World Leaders Renew Global Commitment to Prepare for Future Pandemics
World leaders have renewed their commitment to strengthening global preparedness for future pandemics, calling for sustained investment, stronger health systems...
Congo Ebola Outbreak Crosses 8,000 Cases as Health Worker Shortages Deepen Crisis
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed 8,000 confirmed cases, with...
World Leaders Renew Global Commitment to Prevent Future Pandemics
New York: World leaders have renewed their commitment to strengthening global preparedness for future pandemics, calling for sustained investment in...
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Expands as Cases Cross 8,000
Kinshasa: The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has crossed 8,000 confirmed...
🇨🇩 Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 8,000 Cases as Health Facilities Face Pressure
September The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 8,000 reported...
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: Death Toll Reaches 1,096 as Cases Continue to Rise
September Bangladesh is continuing to battle a major measles outbreak, with the combined number of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths...
🌍 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...
🌍 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
