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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Joint political declaration on the reform of the global health architecture
In a landmark move at the One Health Summit coinciding with World Health Day, governments, international organizations, and key stakeholders issued a joint declaration calling for urgent reforms in global …
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Political declaration of the fourth high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of NCDs and the promotion of mental health and well-being
Overview Leaders from across the world at the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted the political declaration to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges through a fully …
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The Belém Health Action Plan for the Adaptation of the Health Sector to Climate Change
Overview During COP30, Brazil unveiled the Belém Health Action Plan, marking the first international climate adaptation framework dedicated specifically to the health sector. The plan provides a comprehensive set of …
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Responding to the health financing emergency: Immediate response and longer-term shifts
Overview The World Health Organization (WHO) today released new guidance for countries on ways to counter the immediate and long-term effects of sudden and severe cuts to external funding, which …
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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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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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The Global Burden of Disease 2023
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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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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