WHO certifies the Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
In a landmark achievement for Caribbean public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates The Bahamas for becoming the latest Caribbean nation to be certified as having eliminated the mother-to-child…
After three years of conflict, Sudan faces a deeper health crisis
Three years of war in Sudan have created the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis, with devastating consequences for people’s health. While the situation is improving in some states, the…
First-ever WHO Forum unites 800+ Collaborating Centres for stronger scientific collaboration
The World Health Organization (WHO) has convened the historic first Global Forum of Collaborating Centres—one of the world’s largest and most diverse public health networks—bringing together representatives from over 800…
WHO and France shift One Health vision to action with new high-impact initiatives
On World Health Day, global leaders gathered in France for a milestone “One Health Summit”, where the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners announced a new wave of concrete actions…
“Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health, under the World…
WHO Member States agree to extend negotiations on key annex to the Pandemic Agreement
World Health Organization (WHO) Member States have agreed to extend negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement, with discussions to resume in…
Encouraging progress in inclusive health policies for refugees and migrants
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a major shift in how countries are responding to the health needs of refugees and migrants, with new data showing more than 60 countries…
WHO recommends new diagnostic tools to help end TB
On World TB Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate action to end tuberculosis (TB) and expand access to lifesaving services by using new innovations such…
Progress in reducing child deaths slows as 4.9 million children die before age five
An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new estimates released today. Most of these deaths are preventable with proven, low-cost interventions…
Conflict deepens health crisis across Middle East, WHO says
More than ten days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as injuries and displacement rise, attacks on…
WHO and the Netherlands strengthen their Partnership
Spain’s Secretary of State for Health discusses health priorities with WHO
Governments agree to continue their steady progress on proposed pandemic agreement ahead of the World Health Assembly
Ireland and WHO work together to improve access to assistive technology globally
Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) supports the implementation of WHO’s extended 13th General Programme of Work with flexible funding
WHO launches unique training course to enable parliamentarians in global health security
India commits US$ 85 million to WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre
Fourteen African countries, key partners unite to provide critical resources for health in WHO’s first-ever Investment Round
The Republic of Korea and WHO discuss joint priorities, challenges and trends around global health
WHO and the Netherlands renew their partnership on climate change and health























































































