Overview The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) publishes a new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study in The Lancet, revealing that while global mortality rates are falling overall, …
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WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030
Overview The WHO Global Report on Trends in the Prevalence of Tobacco Use 2000–2024 and Projections 2025–2030 presents WHO estimates of tobacco use prevalence among populations aged 15 years and …
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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 …
Overview The Global 50/50 is an independent research and advocacy initiative working to advance gender equality and health equity. Established in 2017 as Global Health 50/50, it combines academic rigour, …
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World Field Epidemiology Day 2025: Making Our Mark: Field Epidemiology in Action!
Overview #DYK On September 7, 1854, John Snow presented his findings from the Broad Street cholera outbreak to local officials—prompting the removal of the contaminated water pump handle. This action …
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WHO practical guide on using theory of change for health policy and planning
Overview The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new technical guidance on “How to Develop an Evidence-Informed Theory of Change (ToC) for Health”, aimed at helping health professionals and …
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Call for Applications: Chevening Scholarships 2026-27
Overview Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarship and fellowship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. It offers fully funded one-year master’s degree …
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World Mosquito Day 2025
Overview World Mosquito Day is celebrated annually on 20 August to commemorate British doctor Sir Ronald Ross’s landmark discovery in 1897 that female Anopheles mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting malaria. …
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Nepal eliminates rubella
18 August 2025 The World Health Organization today announced Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem, a remarkable achievement for a country making concerted efforts to protect its …
