Global Health

World leaders commit to bold targets and urgent action to end TB 26 September 2018  (News Release) World leaders meeting today at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly have committed …

Global status report on alcohol and health 2018: 21 September 2018 – Geneva. More than 3 million people died as a result of harmful use of alcohol in 2016, according …

Global hunger continues to rise, new UN report says: 821 million people now hungry and over 150 million children stunted, putting hunger eradication goal at risk 11 September 2018  News Release (WHO …

WHO is working with Google to share health advice through new and innovative platforms:  WHO is working with Google as part of the Organization’s broader ambition to engage closely with the …

WHO and UNICEF issue new guidance to promote breastfeeding in health facilities globally News release 11 APRIL 2018 | GENEVA – WHO and UNICEF today issued new ten-step guidance to increase …

3 in 5 babies not breastfed in the first hour of life Breastfeeding within an hour after birth is critical for saving newborn lives 31 July 2018  News Release New York/Geneva An …

India has achieved groundbreaking success in reducing maternal mortality By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia WHO commends India for its groundbreaking progress in recent years …

Global Health 50/50 Report (2018)   Global Health 50/50 is an independent initiative created to advance accountability and action for gender equality in global health. Its Advisory Council is an …

Winners of the public health prizes 2018 Public health prizes reward and recognize major achievements, with proven impact for health gains in countries, for example, newborn and maternal health in …