Overview On Global Handwashing Day, WHO and UNICEF have released the first-ever global Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Community Settings to support governments and practitioners in promoting effective hand hygiene outside health …
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Maldives becomes the first country to achieve ‘triple elimination’ of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B
In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation (in 2019) …
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Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 Country Profile: Nepal
Overview The latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 Country Profile for Nepal reveals both progress and persistent health challenges. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ischemic heart disease, and stroke …
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World Lung Day 2025: “Healthy Lungs, Healthy Life”
Overview World Lung Day (WLD) is observed annually on September 25. It is a day for lung health advocacy and action, an opportunity for us all to unite and promote better lung health …
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America First Global Health Strategy
Overview The U.S. Department of State has released its America First Global Health Strategy, which outlines a comprehensive vision to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous while saving millions …
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Timor-Leste certified malaria-free by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized the disease and embarked on a concerted, nation-wide response shortly after gaining …
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The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025
Overview The United Nations (UN) has published the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025, the only official UN report that monitors global progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.Using the …
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WHO launches bold push to raise health taxes and save millions of lives
The “3 by 35” Initiative targets tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks to cut deaths and boost health and development funding The World Health Organization (WHO) today has launched a major …
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What You Need to Know from the 78th World Health Assembly (#WHA78)
Overview The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly (WHA78), the premier decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), concluded on 27 May 2025 in Geneva, marking a week of major public …
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The State of the World’s Nursing Report 2025
Overview The World Health Organization (WHO), International Council of Nurses (ICN), and partners have published the State of the World’s Nursing 2025 Report, revealing significant growth in the global nursing …
