The Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly (WHA79) convened in Geneva from May 18-23, 2026, bringing together global health leaders under the theme “Reshaping global health: a shared responsibility.” Over six days, …
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Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly WHA79
Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly The Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly (WHA79), convened by the World Health Organization, is the highest decision-making forum in global health. Held in Geneva, it brings together …
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World health statistics 2026: monitoring health for the SDGs, sustainable development goals
The World Health Statistics 2026 report from the World Health Organization (WHO) provides an updated overview of global health progress toward the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With fewer than …
Overview Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, according to a new World …
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Joint political declaration on the reform of the global health architecture
In a landmark move at the One Health Summit coinciding with World Health Day, governments, international organizations, and key stakeholders issued a joint declaration calling for urgent reforms in global …
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Political declaration of the fourth high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of NCDs and the promotion of mental health and well-being
Overview Leaders from across the world at the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted the political declaration to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges through a fully …
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The Belém Health Action Plan for the Adaptation of the Health Sector to Climate Change
Overview During COP30, Brazil unveiled the Belém Health Action Plan, marking the first international climate adaptation framework dedicated specifically to the health sector. The plan provides a comprehensive set of …
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Responding to the health financing emergency: Immediate response and longer-term shifts
Overview The World Health Organization (WHO) today released new guidance for countries on ways to counter the immediate and long-term effects of sudden and severe cuts to external funding, which …
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Nepal: Information sheet on climate change, air pollution, and health
Overview The 2025 Report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change has been published, revealing that the health impacts of climate change have reached unprecedented and alarming levels. …
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Monitoring progress on UHC and the health-related SDGs in the South-East Asia Region: 2025 update
Overview The World Health Organization South-East Asia Regional Office (WHO SEARO) has released its tenth annual report, Monitoring Progress on Universal Health Coverage and the Health-Related Sustainable Development Goals in …
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