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Stand with science.” to mark World Health DayWHO Member States agree to extend negotiations on key annex to the Pandemic AgreementEncouraging progress in inclusive health policies for refugees and migrantsWHO recommends new diagnostic tools to help end TBProgress in reducing child deaths slows as 4.9 million children die before age fiveConflict deepens health crisis across Middle East, WHO saysJoint statement on the renewed Quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding regarding cooperation on One Health until 2030Chile becomes the first country in the Americas to be verified by WHO for the elimination of leprosyDenmark becomes first country in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilisRecommendations for influenza vaccine composition for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere seasonWHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize strong collaboration on health system delivery, emergency relief and advancing mental healthAttacks on Ukraine’s health care increased by 20% in 2025WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in LibyaGlobal commitment on display as countries negotiate key annex to the Pandemic AgreementStatement on the planned hepatitis B birth dose vaccine trial in Guinea-BissauOne in two people facing cataract blindness need access to life-changing surgeryUN leaders call for sustained commitment and investment to end FGMPreventive cholera vaccination resumes as global supply reaches critical milestoneWHO launches 2026 appeal to help millions of people in health emergencies and crisis settingsFour in ten cancer cases could be prevented globallyIs the world better prepared for the next pandemic?Smith's face says it all! 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Trending News: Joint statement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO concerning the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virusMessage by the WHO Director-General to the people of the Democratic Republic of the CongoExperts convened by WHO advise on candidate treatments and vaccines for Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virusWHO urges governments to protect young people from addiction to tobacco and nicotine productsSeventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 23 May 2026First meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 2026 – Temporary recommendationsSeventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 22 May 2026Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 20 May 2026Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 21 May 2026Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly honours global champions advancing primary health careSeventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 19 May 2026Director-General presents Award for Global Health to four distinguished leadersWorld Health Assembly opens in Geneva, SwitzerlandEpidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda determined a public health emergency of international concernWHO warns nicotine pouch brands targeting youth as sales surgeTunisia validated by WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problemFollow-up message by the WHO Director-General to the people of Tenerife regarding the hantavirus responseGlobal health gains face threat of reversalMessage by the WHO Director-General to the people of Tenerife regarding the hantavirus responseWHO’s response to hantavirus cases linked to a cruise shipJoint call by the President of the ICRC, the Director-General of WHO and the International President of MSFWHO Member States agree to extend negotiations on Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annexAustralia becomes the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problemEfforts to eliminate hepatitis delivers gains but more action needed to meet 2030 targetsPracticing today for tomorrow’s emergencies – WHO convenes countries and partners to simulate response to major disease outbreakLargest catch-up initiative delivers over 100 million childhood vaccinationsWHO prequalifies first-ever malaria treatment for newborns and infants, adds new diagnostic testsWHO reports measurable health impact in 2025 amid transition to new strategyAlgeria eliminates trachoma as a public health problemWHO certifies the Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIVAfter three years of conflict, Sudan faces a deeper health crisisFirst-ever WHO Forum unites 800+ Collaborating Centres for stronger scientific collaborationWHO and France shift One Health vision to action with new high-impact initiatives“Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health DayWHO Member States agree to extend negotiations on key annex to the Pandemic AgreementEncouraging progress in inclusive health policies for refugees and migrantsWHO recommends new diagnostic tools to help end TBProgress in reducing child deaths slows as 4.9 million children die before age fiveConflict deepens health crisis across Middle East, WHO saysJoint statement on the renewed Quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding regarding cooperation on One Health until 2030Chile becomes the first country in the Americas to be verified by WHO for the elimination of leprosyDenmark becomes first country in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilisRecommendations for influenza vaccine composition for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere seasonWHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize strong collaboration on health system delivery, emergency relief and advancing mental healthAttacks on Ukraine’s health care increased by 20% in 2025WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in LibyaGlobal commitment on display as countries negotiate key annex to the Pandemic AgreementStatement on the planned hepatitis B birth dose vaccine trial in Guinea-BissauOne in two people facing cataract blindness need access to life-changing surgeryUN leaders call for sustained commitment and investment to end FGMPreventive cholera vaccination resumes as global supply reaches critical milestoneWHO launches 2026 appeal to help millions of people in health emergencies and crisis settingsFour in ten cancer cases could be prevented globallyIs the world better prepared for the next pandemic?Smith's face says it all! Hilarious reaction to Littler's nonchalant 11-darter!Winmau World Masters darts: Luke Humphries delivers nine-dart magic in win over Luke Woodhouse as Luke Littler eases through | Darts NewsJustin Rose leads by six shots at Farmers Insurance Open ahead of final round with record score in sight | Golf NewsJosh Kelly becomes IBF light-middleweight champion after recovering from knockdown to beat Bakhram Murtazaliev in Newcastle | Boxing NewsPapers: Carrick keen to bring back Rashford to Man UtdChelsea 3-2 West Ham: Liam Rosenior understands fan boos but hopes to become the ‘best decision’ in club’s history | Football NewsLast-gasp Fernandez strike completes Chelsea comeback over West Ham'From booing to bedlam!' | Fernandez completes brilliant Chelsea comeback!'Absolute perfection!' | Summerville doubles West Ham's lead after 'beautiful move'NBA: Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George banned for 25 games for breaching anti-drug policy | NBA NewsSixmilebridge sparkles in Scilly Isles success | Racing NewsThe moment Saka got injured during Leeds warm-upF1 pre-season testing: Martin Brundle says ‘relentless’ Mercedes pace and reliability cannot be ignored after Barcelona shakedown | F1 NewsNovak Djokovic faces Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open final with history on the line in Melbourne | Tennis NewsXander Zayas fights to become the youngest unified world champion in the sport | Boxing NewsWrexham, Stoke & Leicester in action | EFL on Sky LIVE!'MIRACLE SHOT!' | Dwight Yorke holes out from in the bushes 🤯Luke Littler admits some darts fans ‘bored’ of him winning after Mike De Decker triumph at World Masters | Darts NewsMurat Gassiev offers Derek Chisora shot at his WBA heavyweight title, if he beats Deontay Wilder | Boxing NewsFarmers Insurance Open: Justin Rose extends lead to four shots as Brooks Koepka makes cut on PGA Tour return | Golf NewsToday on Sky Sports Racing: Marshman and Diligent Harry lock horns again in the Kachy Stakes | Racing NewsPremier League predictions and best bets: Arsenal title dream to wobble further at Leeds | Football NewsDerek Chisora to collide with former heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder in 50th pro fight | Boxing News'Littler survives!' | De Decker misses match dart at Winmau World Masters!'Some effort!' | Littler agonisingly close to another NINE!Pep Guardiola future: Premier League managers have ‘growing conviction’ Man City boss will leave this summer – Paper Talk | Football NewsIs Trump’s choice for US Fed chair a ‘chameleon’ or a ‘solid’ pick? | Banks NewsWinmau World Masters darts: Luke Littler survives huge scare against Mike De Decker as Luke Humphries makes strong start | Darts NewsUN nuclear watchdog discusses Ukraine nuclear safety risks | Nuclear Energy NewsLottie Woad takes share of lead alongside Lydia Ko at Tournament of Champions in Florida | Golf NewsWhat do China and the UK want from each other? | Xi Jinping NewsF1 testing: Five takeaways from first week of all-new 2026 cars on track featuring Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull, Aston Martin | F1 NewsAfter Trump call, Russia agrees to pause attacks on Kyiv amid cold spell | Russia-Ukraine warSam Curran takes hat-trick as England beat Sri Lanka in first T20 international for 1-0 lead in three-match series | Cricket NewsWhat’s next for Venezuela? | PoliticsHazard, Henry, Marcello, KSI and Mr Beast all star in Match for Hope!Confusion grows over state of US-Iran negotiations | ConflictF1 pre-season testing 2026: Fastest times, most laps, driver line-ups for five-day Barcelona Shakedown event | F1 NewsGuterres warns UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ | United Nations NewsDP World Tour: Sergio Garcia in contention as Scotland’s Calum Hill leads Bahrain Championship after matching course record | Golf NewsSouth Africa orders expulsion of Israeli envoy, declared persona non grata | Politics NewsReignwood Icons of Football: Format, line-up, how to watch as Gareth Bale, John Terry among Premier League greats in team golf event | Golf NewsCan Trump’s ‘madman theory’ reshape Iran and the Middle East? | Conflict NewsLive Commentary – Aston Villa vs BrentfordTrump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as fed chair | Donald Trump NewsAustralian Open: Novak Djokovic dethrones Jannik Sinner in five-set classic to set up final with Carlos Alcaraz | Tennis News
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Tunisia as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. This is a major milestone in the country’s public health journey, coming after…

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