The African Development Fund has approved an additional $7.41 million loan to help complete Liberia’s Renewable Energy for Electrification project. This new financing will address cost overruns related to the construction of the run-of-river hydropower plant, associated infrastructure, and project management delays. It will also support underfunded components, including the implementation of the Gender Action… [Read More]
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Violence Against Women and Girls Remains High Across Western Pacific, WHO Finds
Updated data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that violence against women and girls remains a widespread and persistent issue globally. Nearly one in three women and girls experience intimate partner or sexual violence during their lifetime, a figure that has remained largely unchanged since 2000. This enduring problem represents a major public health… [Read More]
WHO Recognizes Public Health Wales as Centre for Advancing Digital Health Equity
WHO/Europe has designated Public Health Wales in the United Kingdom as a new collaborating centre for digital health equity. This partnership will play a pivotal role in shaping WHO’s initiatives on digital health equity and fostering collaboration and advocacy among stakeholders across the European region. A 2022 study by WHO/Europe and Public Health Wales highlighted… [Read More]
WHO Partners with Egypt to Boost ARI Detection and Response Systems
On 23 November 2025, Cairo hosted the annual meeting and workshop on integrated surveillance of acute respiratory infections (ARIs), organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Egypt. Around 270 public health professionals, including epidemiologists, data officers, physicians, nurses, and laboratory specialists from… [Read More]
Global strategy: WHO launches framework to fight antimicrobial resistance in HIV, hepatitis, and STIs
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Integrated Drug Resistance Action Framework for HIV, hepatitis B and C, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) 2026–2030, providing a strategic roadmap to tackle the growing threat of drug resistance and protect progress toward ending AIDS, hepatitis, and STI epidemics as major public health concerns. The framework emphasizes… [Read More]
Promoting mental health: WHO launches cross-sectoral guidance for governments
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance aimed at protecting and promoting mental health across all government sectors, advancing a “mental health in all policies” approach. For the first time, the guidance outlines what individual government sectors can do, as well as how they can collaborate, to support population-wide mental health and well-being…. [Read More]
Ministry of Health, WHO, and WDF Collaborate to Enhance NCD Prevention and Care in Uganda
At Maziba Health Centre IV in Kabale district, Uganda, patients like Sarah are now receiving integrated screening for hypertension and diabetes, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Diabetes Foundation (WDF). These services provide patients with clear information about their health status and a management plan, marking a shift towards holistic, patient-centred care…. [Read More]
Enhancing Partnerships to Safeguard Against Health-Related Financial Hardships
Brazzaville — The World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and the African Union Institute for Statistics (STATAFRIC) are strengthening collaboration to improve how African countries measure health spending and monitor financial protection. By enhancing the quality of health data, the partnership aims to help governments make informed decisions, allocate resources effectively, and advance… [Read More]
First-Ever Competency-Based Health Professions Curriculum Launched by WHO in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has launched the first-ever Africa Prototype Competency-Based Curricula for ten priority health professions, marking a major shift in the training and preparation of the region’s health workforce. The launch, held in Pretoria with satellite events in multiple countries, moves away from theory-heavy training toward competency-based education… [Read More]
UK THINK! Initiative Targets Drug Driving with Decade-First Campaign
The UK government-backed THINK! campaign has launched its first drug driving awareness initiative in a decade, aiming to highlight the risks and consequences of driving under the influence of drugs. The campaign, which began on 24 November 2025, seeks to curb the rising number of drug-related collisions and prevent tragedies on roads across England and… [Read More]
Global Campaign by IOM Aims to Empower Survivors of Human Trafficking
The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched Anyone a Victim, a global campaign aimed at preventing human trafficking and expanding support for survivors. The initiative seeks to raise public awareness, mobilize funding for protection programs, and emphasize that trafficking remains a widespread human rights violation worldwide. IOM Director General Amy Pope highlighted… [Read More]
Strengthening Social Security in Zambia: ILO Pledges Expertise to NAPSA
NAPSA Director General, Mr. Muyangwa Muyangwa, met with ILO Country Office Director for Zambia and Malawi, Mr. Wellington Chibebe, in Lusaka, where the ILO pledged to provide technical and specialized support to strengthen Zambia’s social security systems. Mr. Chibebe emphasized that the ILO can assist NAPSA with actuarial valuations, policy development, and capacity building, while… [Read More]
How Human Rights Defenders Worldwide Can Push Back Against Criminalization
A new briefing by Amnesty International, the African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum, and Suara Rakyat Malaysia aims to address the growing global trend of criminalizing human rights defenders, activists and journalists. Set for release on 27 November, the document outlines legal and advocacy tactics to shield individuals from discrimination, harassment, prosecution and imprisonment. It highlights… [Read More]
New Testimonies Expose RSF Killings and Sexual Violence in El Fasher, Sudan
Survivors who fled El Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur have given harrowing accounts of widespread killings, beatings, rape and sexual assault committed by Rapid Support Forces fighters during the city’s capture. Amnesty International interviewed 28 survivors who escaped to Tawila and Tina after the RSF surrounded El Fasher on 26 October. Many described witnessing groups… [Read More]
Egypt Urged to Reverse Harsh Restrictions on Independent Civil Society
Egyptian authorities are being urged to amend the country’s associations law, which imposes severe restrictions on independent civil society organizations. Amnesty International’s new briefing highlights how these constraints undermine the right to freedom of association and place the country’s civic space at serious risk. Despite the closure of the long-running Case 173 and the lifting… [Read More]
Global Health Foundation Releases Statement on End of Gaza Mission
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced the completion of its emergency mission in Gaza after delivering more than 187 million free meals directly to civilians, marking one of the largest and most secure humanitarian food operations in the region. The organization emphasized that its model ensured aid reached Palestinian families without diversion to Hamas or other… [Read More]
Free Mosquito Nets and Malaria Screening Rolled Out by NGO in Delta State
A non-governmental organization, Hacey Health Initiative, has provided mosquito nets to women in the Ikpoto community of Asaba, where more than 2,000 residents were also tested for malaria. The effort forms part of a wider initiative to reduce malaria cases and improve access to prevention, testing, and treatment services for women, pregnant mothers, and young… [Read More]
National Biopharma Mission in India Accelerates Health Innovation with World Bank Support
A quiet revolution is underway in India’s biotechnology sector, led by young entrepreneurs who are driving transformative health innovations. Arjun Arunachalam, founder of Voxel Grids Innovations Private Ltd in Bangalore, developed India’s first indigenously manufactured MRI scanner that matches global standards at a fraction of the cost of imported machines. These lightweight, energy-efficient scanners are… [Read More]
IDB and PAHO Support El Salvador and Costa Rica in Issuing First Digital Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificates
El Salvador and Costa Rica have become the first countries in the Americas to issue digital yellow fever vaccination certificates in line with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Digital Health Certification Network standards. This milestone highlights the region’s leadership in adopting digital health innovations, although the traditional paper certificate remains necessary for entry into… [Read More]
Russia Human Rights Violations: EU Imposes Sanctions on Ten More Individuals
Today, the European Union imposed restrictive measures on ten individuals responsible for serious human rights violations and the repression of civil society and democratic opposition in Russia. The sanctions specifically target senior officials in the Federal Penitentiary Service of the Russian Federation for Rostov Oblast, including those overseeing Pre-Trial Detention Centre No. 2. In these… [Read More]
Youth Night 2025: Minister Naughton Announces Significant Funding to Empower Youth Organisations
Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, has approved €338,681 in funding under the Youth Capital Funding Scheme 2025 to support 26 national youth organisations. The grants are aimed at upgrading ICT, improving accessibility, and enhancing furnishings to create inclusive spaces for young people, including those who are neurodivergent. Announcing the funding ahead of Youth… [Read More]
Premature Births in Angola: Understanding and Overcoming the Hidden Challenge
World Prematurity Day, observed on November 17 and recently recognized by the World Health Assembly, highlights the urgent need to give premature babies a strong start for a promising future. In Angola, despite notable progress, neonatal, infant, and maternal mortality rates remain above global averages. Between 2015/16 and 2023/24, neonatal deaths decreased from 24 to… [Read More]
Beyond Knowing: Addressing the Real Challenges in Education in Crisis
Bangladesh faces a critical moment in its demographic and educational landscape. With a large youth population, the country has the potential to harness creativity, innovation, and social progress, yet many graduates leave universities without a clear sense of purpose or place in the workforce. This challenge is not merely economic but reflects deep social and… [Read More]
