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- Health News
- November 8, 2025
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Countries make progress on WHO Pandemic Agreement annex on pathogen access and benefit sharing system
In an important step, Member States started discussing for the first time the proposed draft text of the annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement that establishes the Pathogen Access and…
- Health News
- November 6, 2025
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Fifth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) is hereby transmitting the report of the fifth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee (Committee) regarding the upsurge…
- Health News
- November 6, 2025
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advancing health, rights and resilience through parliamentary action
WHO joined parliamentary leaders at the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, held on 19–23 October 2025 in Geneva, bringing together nearly 1150 delegates, including over 600 members of parliament from…
- Health News
- November 4, 2025
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WHO issues guidance to address drastic global health financing cuts
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 are…
- Health News
- November 2, 2025
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Climate inaction is claiming millions of lives every year, warns new Lancet Countdown report
WHO and global partners are calling for the protection of people’s health to be recognized as the most powerful driver of climate action, as a new global report released today…
- Health News
- November 2, 2025
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WHO condemns killings of patients and civilians amid escalating violence in El Fasher, Sudan
The World Health Organization (WHO) condemns the reported killing of more than 460 patients and their companions, as well as the abduction of six health workers, on 28 October from…
- Health News
- November 2, 2025
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WHO calls for a new era of strategic urban health action with global guide to unlock healthy, prosperous and resilient societies
On World Cities Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on national and city leaders to transform urban areas into engines of health, equity and sustainability. More than 4.4Â billion people,…
- Health News
- October 21, 2025
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Fiji becomes the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease (NTD)…
- Health News
- October 19, 2025
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Paying tribute to David Nabarro
It is with great sadness that the World Health Organization mourns the passing of Dr David Nabarro on Friday 25 July at his home. He was 75. At WHO, David…
- Health News
- October 19, 2025
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On World Breastfeeding Week, countries urged to invest in health systems and support breastfeeding mothers
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure a baby’s health, development, and survival in the earliest stages of life. It acts as their first vaccine, providing protection…
