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 …
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Taking a strategic approach to urban health: a guide for decision-makers
Overview The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a new guide for decision-makers titled Taking a Strategic Approach to Urban Health, offering practical strategies to advance a new phase of urban …
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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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Resolutions and Decisions of the WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee
The Seventy-eighth session of the WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee concluded with Member States deliberating on and adopting resolutions and decisions addressing key public health challenges to accelerate health for …
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Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report 2025
Overview The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new report, the Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report 2025. Report reveals that one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections causing common infections …
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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 Experts: WHO SEA Region Strategic Advisory Group on Prevention and Control of NCDs
Call for Experts 2025/July/213: Establishment of the Strategic Advisory Group on Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable disease of the WHO South-East Asia Region The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking …
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National workforce capacity for essential public health functions: Operational handbook for country-led contextualization and implementation
Overview In May 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partner organizations agreed a roadmap on national workforce capacity to implement the essential public health functions. This roadmap emphasizes three …