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On World Tuberculosis Day 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Western Pacific Region called for faster, country-led action to transform tuberculosis care, decentralize services, and expand innovation in order to end one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the region and globally. Under the theme “Yes! We can End TB!”, WHO stressed that… [Read More]

On 24 March 2026, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, working with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, received a shipment of essential medical supplies at Rafik Hariri International Airport to help relieve pressure on the country’s overstretched health system as humanitarian needs continue to rise. The delivery included 3.5 tons of trauma and emergency… [Read More]

On World Tuberculosis Day 2026, Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination and the World Health Organization (WHO) renewed their commitment to intensify efforts to end tuberculosis, a major public health challenge that affects more than 669,000 people and causes 51,000 deaths each year in the country. Pakistan carries 73% of the tuberculosis… [Read More]

In Tanzania’s Kigoma Region, the fight against tuberculosis is being transformed by faster and more accurate diagnosis, allowing people suspected of having TB to receive results within hours instead of days. This enables patients to begin treatment earlier, recover sooner, and lower the risk of transmitting the disease to others. The progress is being driven… [Read More]

In Eastern Uganda’s Mbale Region, stronger collaboration between communities, district health leaders, and the World Health Organization is improving access to routine immunisation and strengthening responses to public health emergencies. Across the 16 districts and one city that make up the region, many children living in remote and hard-to-reach areas have continued to miss life-saving… [Read More]

The Government of Tanzania has launched a subnational polio vaccination campaign in the Lake Zone aimed at protecting children and preserving the country’s polio-free status. The campaign targets more than 6.7 million children and was initiated after a circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus was detected through environmental surveillance. This response reflects Tanzania’s strong commitment to preventing any… [Read More]

Eswatini is showing encouraging progress in the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, with new approaches helping more patients complete therapy successfully and recover. Health workers in the country say treatment failure often happens when patients miss doses, stop medication early, take medicines incorrectly, or receive the wrong regimen, which can lead to serious consequences such as… [Read More]

On World TB Day 2026, the World Health Organization called on countries to accelerate efforts to end tuberculosis by expanding access to life-saving services and adopting new diagnostic innovations that can bring testing closer to patients. WHO emphasized that faster and more accessible diagnosis is essential to controlling one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases…. [Read More]

The European Union is increasing its support for Lebanon as violence escalates and large-scale displacement deepens the humanitarian crisis, reaffirming its commitment to the country’s stability and the well-being of its people. Building on the €100 million in humanitarian aid announced the previous week, the EU is also mobilising measures under its broader €1 billion… [Read More]

EIB Global and the Bank of Industry have signed a EUR 85 million financial agreement to strengthen agricultural value chains in Nigeria and support private sector growth in the sector. Announced on the sidelines of the Nigeria-EU Ministerial Summit in Abuja, the agreement is aimed at supporting private sector companies across agricultural value chains, including… [Read More]

EIB Global and the Bank of Industry have signed a EUR 50 million financial agreement to strengthen healthcare manufacturing in Nigeria and address unmet medical needs across the country. Announced on the sidelines of the Nigeria-EU Ministerial Summit in Abuja, the agreement will be implemented through a credit line aimed at supporting local manufacturers of… [Read More]

EIB Global and Techcombank have entered into a €200 million financing agreement to support climate action and environmental sustainability projects across Viet Nam. Announced during the EU-Vietnam Global Gateway Business and Investment Forum in Hanoi, the agreement highlights a shared commitment to expanding green finance and encouraging private-sector investment in the country’s sustainable development. The… [Read More]

The BFI National Lottery Innovation Challenge Fund has awarded £200,000 to the British Screen Forum, in partnership with the University of Exeter and Goldsmiths, University of London, to develop sustainable solutions addressing persistent data gaps in the UK independent film sector. The project aims to provide more robust insights into the industry, ultimately boosting investment… [Read More]

MCR Pathways is set to expand its award-winning mentoring programme across Scotland, following a £1 million investment from the Scottish Government. Since its launch in 2007, the charity’s volunteer mentors have supported young people in overcoming challenges and creating sustainable pathways for their futures. The programme currently operates in 163 secondary schools, further education and… [Read More]

The London Borough of Havering has launched ‘Havering Together’, a new community crowdfunding programme in partnership with Spacehive, aimed at enabling residents, voluntary groups, and community organisations to bring local ideas to life. The scheme focuses on supporting projects that improve neighbourhoods, strengthen communities, and deliver positive local impact. Using Spacehive’s established crowdfunding platform, groups… [Read More]

The Glasgow 2026 Festival, running from 23 May to 9 August, will celebrate sport, culture, and community alongside the Commonwealth Games, featuring hundreds of community-led events across the city. Following over 400 applications, the Glasgow 2026 Festival Fund was expanded from an initial £250,000 to £1.25 million thanks to backing from Glasgow 2026, Commonwealth Sport,… [Read More]

Progress toward universal access to clean cooking, a key aspect of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7, remains slow, particularly in Africa, where 900 million people still rely on traditional fuels. This reliance negatively affects health, social and economic development, and the environment. Limited access to finance is a major barrier, with existing datasets lacking… [Read More]

JPMorganChase has announced €2.8 million in new philanthropic funding to expand its support for small businesses across France. This investment builds on the firm’s $70 million business and philanthropic commitment made in 2023 and aims to enhance access to capital and resources for entrepreneurs, particularly those from underserved communities. The firm is allocating €1.8 million… [Read More]

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced a $3 million investment to enhance access to primary care in Canada. Despite ongoing efforts to strengthen the health system, many Canadians still face challenges in accessing basic health care, with 17% of adults and 11% of children and youth lacking a regular health care provider… [Read More]

Coastal communities in Guadalcanal, Western, and Central provinces of the Solomon Islands have strengthened their capacity to protect livelihoods, food security, and health from marine pollution through a community-led training programme. Delivered via the UK’s Sustainable Blue Economies Technical Assistance Platform (SBE) in partnership with the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) and local partners, the… [Read More]

The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 LGBTIQ+ Community Services Fund, running from 23 March to 30 April 2026. A total of €1.5 million is being made available to support national, regional, and local organisations that provide services, promote visibility, and foster inclusion… [Read More]

Haiti is facing a severe surge in gang violence, with at least 26 gangs operating in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas, forcing 1.4 million people to flee and causing thousands of deaths. Gangs have expanded beyond the capital into the Artibonite and Centre departments, controlling key maritime and overland routes that sustain their operations and financing…. [Read More]

In East Darfur’s capital, Al Deain, the Teaching Hospital was struck late Friday, marking a severe escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that began in April 2023. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported 70 fatalities, including seven women, 13 children, and three… [Read More]