The Seventy-eighth session of the World Health Assembly (WHA78) will take place from 19-27 May in Geneva, Switzerland. This year’s theme is “One World for Health.” Member States will review the progress …
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Increases in vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks threaten years of progress, warn WHO, UNICEF, Gavi
Agencies call for sustained investments in immunization efforts amidst looming funding cuts. 24 April 2025 | Geneva/New York – Immunization efforts are under growing threat as misinformation, population growth, humanitarian crises, …
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WHO Member States conclude negotiations and make significant progress on draft pandemic agreement
Proposal to be submitted to World Health Assembly in May for consideration. After more than three years of intensive negotiations, WHO Member States took a major step forward in efforts …
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World Health Day 2025: Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures
Overview Every year, World Health Day on 7th April highlights a critical issue for global health. In 2025, it will kick off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health …
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World Hearing Day 2025: Changing Mindsets: Empower Yourself to Make Ear and Hearing Care a Reality for All
World Hearing Day 2025 On World Hearing Day 2025, the theme “Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all!” encourages individuals of all ages …
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Statement from Global Health Council on the Mass Termination of USAID and State Department Grants
The decision to terminate thousands of USAID and State Department foreign assistance grants is a tragedy of historic proportions. With the stroke of a pen, the U.S. government has gutted …
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A Global Call to Action for the 300 Million People Living with a Rare Disease
Rare Disease Over 6,000 rare diseases are characterised by a wide range of conditions and symptoms that can vary not only between diseases but also among individuals with the same …
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WHO, St. Jude launch groundbreaking international delivery of childhood cancer medicines
The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically-needed childhood cancer medicines in 2 of 6 pilot countries, through the Global Platform for Access …
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WHO thanks Nepal for its contribution to South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund
New Delhi | 10 February 2025: The World Health Organization South-East Asia Region today thanked the Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, for contributing Nepalese Rupees 1500 000, …
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Twenty Public Health Impacts of the U.S. Stop Work Order
The Trump Administration, through the U.S. Department of State, has issued an immediate suspension of all foreign assistance in line with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on January …
