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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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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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 …
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World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day 2025: Unite. Act. Eliminate.
World NTDs Day 2025 World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day, observed annually on January 30, is a pivotal event dedicated to raising awareness and mobilising action against NTDs globally. Established …
