The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Denmark for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, recognizing the country’s long-term commitment to protecting maternal and child health. The achievement reflects Denmark’s consistent efforts to ensure that every pregnant woman receives timely screening, treatment and care so that newborns are protected from these infections. According… [Read More]
Latin America Cuts Hunger for Fourth Straight Year: UN Report
Undernourishment in Latin America and the Caribbean declined for the fourth consecutive year, according to the 2025 Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition: Statistics and Trends. In 2024, hunger affected 5.1% of the population, down from a peak of 6.1% in 2020. This improvement means that around 6.2 million fewer people in the region… [Read More]
Protecting Agricultural Heritage in Europe and Central Asia
A growing movement across Europe and Central Asia is recognizing the importance of traditional agricultural landscapes not only for what they produce but also for how they are managed and the communities they sustain. From mountain terraces and pastoral grasslands to historic vineyards and salt-harvesting areas, these landscapes represent centuries of interaction between people and… [Read More]
Mobile Outreach Expands Healthcare Access in Adamawa State
Targeted mobile outreach initiatives are expanding access to essential healthcare services in underserved communities across Adamawa State, Nigeria, where long distances, insecurity and seasonal flooding have historically limited access to fixed health facilities. Although efforts to strengthen primary healthcare systems continue, many remote communities still face significant barriers to routine services such as immunisation, antenatal… [Read More]
EIB, Bigbank Unlock €250M for Baltic Businesses
Bigbank AS, based in Estonia, has entered into a landmark synthetic securitisation agreement with the European Investment Bank Group, which includes the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund. The partnership aims to expand access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-sized companies across the Baltic region, including Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania…. [Read More]
Canada Secures 30 Critical Minerals Partnerships
Canada has announced a major expansion of partnerships and investments under the Critical Minerals Production Alliance, aimed at strengthening global supply chains and boosting domestic mining projects. The initiative, led by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, brings together industry leaders and international partners to advance priority mineral projects and ensure reliable… [Read More]
Canada Responds to Drug Crisis in Ontario Communities
The Government of Canada is providing additional support to communities in Ontario that are most affected by the illegal drug crisis through the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF). The fund is designed to help local authorities respond quickly to urgent and emerging needs related to substance use and overdose risks. Health Canada has allocated more than… [Read More]
ADB Announces $5.4B Funding Plan for Kazakhstan
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana to reaffirm the bank’s partnership with the country and announced plans for up to $5.4 billion in indicative financing between 2026 and 2029. The funding aims to support Kazakhstan’s development priorities and promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth. During the… [Read More]
Japan, WFP Provide Lifesaving Food Aid in Burundi
The World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of over US$625,000 from the Government of Japan to provide lifesaving food assistance to refugees fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and to Burundians returning from refugee camps in Tanzania. The funding, equivalent to approximately BIF 2 billion, was formally acknowledged during a… [Read More]
World Bank Boosts Jobs and Connectivity in Tocantins
The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a new development project in the State of Tocantins in northern Brazil aimed at improving road connectivity, strengthening family farming and promoting inclusive and sustainable tourism. The initiative is designed to support economic growth in rural and vulnerable communities while helping create more and better employment opportunities… [Read More]
Why Medicinal Plants Matter on World Wildlife Day
Ahead of World Wildlife Day on 3 March, experts are highlighting the importance of medicinal plants and their role in supporting both human health and biodiversity. Danna J. Leaman, outgoing co-chair of the Medicinal Plant Specialist Group of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), explained that plants are essential not only for ecosystems… [Read More]
Middle East Tensions Rise: Nuclear Watchdog Urges Restraint in Iran Strike Crisis
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, stated in Vienna that there is currently no evidence that Iran’s nuclear facilities have been damaged during the ongoing strikes. According to the agency, key installations such as the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, the Tehran Research Reactor and other nuclear fuel cycle facilities… [Read More]
African Development Bank Invests €6.5M in Saviu II Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a €6.5 million investment in the Saviu II venture capital fund to expand access to financing for early-stage technology companies across Africa. The decision, taken at the Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, is aimed at helping young tech start-ups overcome persistent funding gaps and… [Read More]
OAPI and WIPO Launch Regional IP Innovation Network
The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) has joined forces with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to establish a regional network of Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) across its 17 member states. The initiative aims to improve access to intellectual property information, patent databases, and scientific and technical resources through strengthened documentation centers in… [Read More]
Webinar Highlights Ship Inspection and Sanitation Certification
https://www.who.int/news/item/02-03-2026-global-webinar-on-core-public-health-capacities-to-conduct-ship-inspections-and-issue-ship-sanitation-certificatesShips play a vital role in connecting countries and sustaining the global economy, but disease outbreaks onboard can disrupt maritime traffic and pose serious public health and economic risks. Without strong systems to detect, prevent, and respond to health threats on ships, maritime travel can become a pathway for the international spread of infectious diseases…. [Read More]
WHO Calls for Action on Childhood Hearing Loss Prevention
On World Hearing Day, under the theme “From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children,” the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on governments, civil society, and partners in the health and education sectors to take urgent steps to protect children’s hearing. The organization emphasizes the need to promote healthy ear and hearing practices… [Read More]
Inclusive Health Policies Key to Advancing Gender Equality
A new policy brief from the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights the critical role of social health protection in ensuring women have effective access to quality healthcare and income security during sickness and maternity. Released to mark International Women’s Day, the brief provides practical guidance on designing social health protection systems that better respond to… [Read More]
FitSpo Secures EBRD, UniCredit Support for Green Growth in Bulgaria
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the expansion of FitSpo Nutrition OOD, a Bulgarian producer of functional food products, through a risk-sharing agreement with UniCredit Bulbank. Under the arrangement, UniCredit Bulbank is providing €5.3 million in long-term financing, while the EBRD is sharing the risk on up to €2.7 million of… [Read More]
Case Studies Help Local Nonprofits Drive Community Support
Case studies have become a powerful storytelling tool for local nonprofits seeking to strengthen community engagement and fundraising. By presenting detailed narratives of specific initiatives—highlighting processes, measurable outcomes, and personal impact—organizations can clearly demonstrate their effectiveness. These case studies often combine qualitative stories with quantitative data, making them both emotionally compelling and evidence-based. Research shows… [Read More]
Does the Iran Conflict Prove It’s Time to Quit Oil for Good?
Global oil prices surged on 1 March as Iran continued launching strikes across the Middle East amid escalating conflict with the United States and Israel. Brent crude, the global benchmark, jumped by 10 percent to over $82 per barrel following attacks on at least three ships near the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic 38-kilometre passage… [Read More]
Lifeline for Children as Vaccines Arrive in South Kordofan
The first shipment of vaccines to South Kordofan in nearly three years has arrived, restoring lifesaving immunisation services to children and communities that were cut off from medical supplies due to conflict and siege. Two truckloads carrying 18 metric tons of vaccines reached Kadugli town, marking a significant breakthrough for health services in the region…. [Read More]
Morocco Allocates $33 Million to Support Flood-Affected Farms
The Moroccan government has mobilized 300 million dirhams (approximately $33 million) to support farms affected by recent floods in the irrigated areas of Gharb and Loukkos. The funding was announced by Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari during a meeting with agricultural professionals and regional officials in Kenitra, as part of an aid program launched under… [Read More]
World Birth Defects Day Urges Stronger Health Policies and Systems
World Birth Defects Day is observed to raise awareness about conditions that remain one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality and childhood disability in the Americas. Despite many being preventable or treatable, thousands of families each year face diagnoses that require specialized care, long-term follow-up, and comprehensive support. Under the theme “Every journey matters,”… [Read More]
