Public health, medicine, biotech, care systems, and the policy choices shaping human wellbeing.
While the number of people facing hunger dropped to 645 million in 2025, the United Nations warns that rising food costs, conflict, and climate extremes could derail efforts to end global hunger by the end of the decade.
While global road fatalities fell to 1.16 million in 2025, progress remains uneven with significant regional disparities and a sharp rise in motorcycle-related deaths.
Independent studies show the initiative has increased research publishing by up to 75% and boosted participation in international clinical trials by more than 20%
Countries reaffirm dedication to rapid sharing of pathogens and fair distribution of vaccines and therapeutics, though complex technical and political differences remain on contractual arrangements and laboratory structures.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 2 travel notice for Uganda and parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as Bundibugyo virus disease outbreaks continue.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised travellers to practice enhanced precautions against mosquito bites following reports of a chikungunya outbreak in a popular Costa Rican destination.
New guidance highlights modifiable lifestyle factors and warns against unsupervised supplement use as global dementia cases rise.
New estimates reveal that while more infants received initial vaccines, millions remain unprotected and key regions lag behind pre-pandemic levels.
The World Health Organization has confirmed El Salvador’s elimination of trachoma, a bacterial infection and leading infectious cause of blindness. The country joins 64 nations globally recognised for eradicating at least one neglected tropical disease.
New data from the World Health Organization and partner agencies reveals that progress toward universal energy access has slowed, with Sub-Saharan Africa requiring a tripling of current electrification rates to meet 2030 targets.
A new World Health Organization report calls for the integration of newborn screening into routine health services, citing successful models in countries such as India, the Philippines and Argentina.
New analysis from the World Health Organization underscores that while global blood supplies are growing, where a person lives remains a critical determinant of their access to life-saving transfusions.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance for Yemen, flagging increased malaria transmission in areas previously classified as low-risk.
The six-month plan, running from June to November 2026, aims to raise US$518 million to support African nations in detecting and responding to the outbreak, particularly given the lack of approved vaccines for this specific virus strain.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a hepatitis A outbreak in Manitoba, Canada, prompting a recommendation for travellers to maintain standard hygiene practices.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has categorised the risk in French Guiana as Level 2, urging visitors to take specific steps to prevent mosquito bites.
The World Health Organization’s latest data highlights significant regional inequalities and a US$647 billion economic toll, urging a unified 'One Health' approach to food safety.
Travellers to Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania and Somalia are advised to ensure they are vaccinated against the bacterial infection
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its travel guidance for Mayotte, citing increased malaria transmission in the Indian Ocean territory.
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the World Health Organization have issued a joint statement following a high-level visit to Bunia, outlining a coordinated response to the rapidly evolving Bundibugyo virus outbreak.
At least 40 million children aged 13–15 use tobacco products worldwide, with the World Health Organization highlighting a regulatory gap in approximately 160 countries regarding nicotine pouches.
Advisory groups recommend candidate products be restricted to clinical trials to ensure ethical research and generate robust data as transmission control measures intensify.
With no approved vaccines for the Bundibugyo strain, the World Health Organization is urging warring parties to halt hostilities to allow health workers safe access to affected communities.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified the situation in Uganda as a Level 2 travel health notice, urging travellers to take additional safety measures due to the presence of the virus.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has upgraded its travel guidance for Uganda, citing an ongoing outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease.
Member States have approved critical amendments to the global health workforce code, a new strategy for economic health integration, and a decade-long action plan to combat antimicrobial resistance.
The Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly has passed a series of resolutions aimed at strengthening the global health architecture, addressing the rising burden of stroke, and establishing pathways for precision medicine and teleradiology.
The World Health Organization has classified the Bundibugyo virus epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, citing high national and regional risks while maintaining a low global threat assessment.
The World Health Organization’s governing body approved a continued implementation of resolution WHA75.11 regarding the health emergency in Ukraine, with a progress report due in 2027, while simultaneously launching a strategic push to integrate noncommunicable disease and mental health services.
The World Health Organization has mandated a new tuberculosis strategy for 2030, formally classified steatotic liver disease as a major noncommunicable disease threat, and renewed commitments to treat bleeding disorders.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified the risk for Andes virus in Argentina and Chile as Level 1, urging standard hygiene measures rather than travel restrictions.
The World Health Organization’s annual awards ceremony marked the 20th anniversary of Dr Lee Jong-wook’s death and highlighted the growing global engagement in public health excellence.
Member States agree to continue drafting the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing Annex, while Committee A addresses health emergencies in Lebanon and the Middle East.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recognises Dr Tore Godal, Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis, Dr Mike Ryan, and Dr Heba El Sewedy for their exceptional contributions to improving health outcomes worldwide.
The Seventy-ninth session of the World Health Assembly convened in Geneva on 18 May 2026, establishing its leadership slate and hosting high-level addresses from heads of state and the United Nations Secretary-General.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its travel alert for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, citing an outbreak of a form of Ebola disease.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a Level 1 travel health notice, identifying specific countries where dengue poses a consistent threat and urging visitors to take standard measures against mosquito bites.
The World Health Organization has classified the Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus as a public health emergency of international concern, citing risks of cross-border spread and significant gaps in healthcare safety protocols.
The World Health Organization has released its first global report on nicotine pouches, urging governments to implement strong safeguards against marketing tactics that normalise addiction among adolescents.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a Level 1 travel health notice for Uganda, citing an ongoing outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is managing an outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus, a distinct strain of Ebola, prompting international health bodies to deploy resources and issue travel advisories.
The World Health Organization has officially recognised Tunisia’s success in eradicating trachoma as a public health issue, citing sustained political commitment and integrated primary care strategies.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praises Spanish government and island community for professional handling of crisis, while acknowledging the human cost of the incident.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified the risk in Mauritius as 'Practice Enhanced Precautions', advising travellers to take specific steps to avoid mosquito bites.
The World Health Organization’s latest annual assessment reveals that while access to basic services has improved, the world is off track to achieve health-related Sustainable Development Goals, with progress slowing or reversing in key areas.
In a direct message to the island community, the World Health Organization distinguishes the current situation from the 2020 pandemic while outlining strict containment measures for nearly 150 passengers disembarking from the vessel
The World Health Organization is coordinating a response under the International Health Regulations, deploying an expert and diagnostic kits to support testing and safe disembarkation.
A new Level 1 notice has been issued due to a confirmed outbreak of ciguatera fish poisoning, prompting advice for visitors to practice usual precautions.
A joint statement marks the tenth anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286, describing the current situation as a failure of political will rather than a failure of the law itself.