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 Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly convenes 19-27 May, 2025
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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Call for Proposals: Assessment of OCMCs in Nepal
Overview of WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority in global public health within the United Nations system and is considered the world’s leading public …
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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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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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Expression of interest – WHO SEARO Youth Council
Application Deadline: 17 July 2025 (Deadline extended) Expression of interest The World Health Organization South-East Asia Office is pleased to announce the call for expressions of interest for the WHO SEARO Youth …
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WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw
NEW YORK, 20 January 2025 – The United States President Trump signs Executive Order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). Geneva, 21 January 2025 – The World …
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World Malaria Report 2024
Overview Each year, the World malaria report serves as a vital tool to assess global progress and gaps in the fight against malaria. This year’s report provides a critical and …