Pakistan’s Ministry of Human Rights and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched consultations to develop a Strategic Action Plan on Violence Against Children, aiming to protect 112 million children nationwide. The initiative addresses the multiple forms of violence children face in Pakistan, including physical, sexual, psychological abuse, child neglect, and violent killings. The consultations,… [Read More]
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First World Prematurity Day: WHO Promotes Critical Interventions for Preterm and Low-Birth-Weight Infants
The World Health Organization (WHO) is commemorating its first official World Prematurity Day by launching a global clinical practice guide for Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), a simple yet lifesaving method that substantially improves survival rates for preterm and low birth weight babies. Each year, about 15 million babies are born prematurely, with complications from preterm… [Read More]
WHO Launches Evidence-Based Recommendations for Pregnancy Diabetes Management Worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first global guidelines specifically for managing diabetes during pregnancy, a condition affecting approximately one in six pregnancies, or 21 million women each year. These guidelines provide a structured approach to reduce serious complications for both mothers and children, including life-threatening conditions such as pre-eclampsia, stillbirth, and birth… [Read More]
First Marburg Virus Disease Cases Confirmed in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed the country’s first outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the South Ethiopia Region, following laboratory testing of samples from a cluster of suspected viral haemorrhagic fever cases. Genetic analysis by the Ethiopia Public Health Institute identified the virus as the same strain previously reported in other East African outbreaks…. [Read More]
How Prevention Protects Communities from Ebola: Strategies and Insights
In Bulape locality, Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the first signs of Ebola were detected in a maternity ward when a pregnant woman arrived with severe symptoms, including difficulty breathing and haemorrhage. Tragically, the mother, newborn, and midwife Juliette, who accidentally pricked herself with a contaminated needle, all succumbed to the disease. Another… [Read More]
New Adult Time for Violent Crime Laws Announced by Victorian Government
The Victorian Government has proposed new laws that would allow children as young as 14 to be tried as adults, including the possibility of facing life sentences. These laws align with “tough-on-crime” policies previously implemented in Queensland and the Northern Territory, which have resulted in higher rates of youth incarceration, trauma for families, and little… [Read More]
Governments of Canada and Manitoba Unveil Incentive Pilot for Sustainable Agriculture
The Governments of Canada and Manitoba have launched the Forage Advantage pilot program, designed to help farmers adopt sustainable practices while reducing their crop insurance costs. Beginning in the 2026 crop year, Manitoba farmers who plant perennial forage crops on marginal land will receive a 15% discount on Forage Establishment Insurance premiums. Once the forage… [Read More]
1 in 6 Pregnancies Now Impacted by Diabetes: Essential Facts for Maternal Health
The UN is marking World Diabetes Day by drawing attention to how diabetes affects pregnancy and by releasing its first global guidelines on managing the condition before, during and after pregnancy. The new guidance provides evidence-based strategies to ensure women receive consistent, high-quality care across all stages of life, addressing the 21 million pregnancies impacted… [Read More]
COP30: WHO Sounds Alarm on Climate-Health Risks Amid $300M Philanthropic Funding
The WHO and the Brazilian Government have released a new special report warning that the climate crisis is already putting global health systems under severe strain. The report reveals that one in 12 hospitals could face climate-related shutdowns, highlighting the urgent need for governments to strengthen health systems as extreme weather becomes more frequent and… [Read More]
Minister Foley Unveils Major 2026 Funding Increase for Family Resource Centres
The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced increased funding for Family Resource Centres to strengthen their essential support for children and families. Starting January 2026, the minimum funding level for each centre will rise from €160,000 to €180,000. This adjustment will directly benefit 100 out of the 126 centres nationwide whose… [Read More]
$55 Million ADF–WHO Agreement Set to Strengthen Sudan’s Health System
The African Development Bank Group and the World Health Organization have signed a funding and implementation agreement for the Sudan Health Emergency and Infrastructure Project, a three-year initiative designed to improve access to quality healthcare across the country. Signed on 3 November 2025, the project focuses on strengthening essential health services, enhancing emergency preparedness, and… [Read More]
Peru’s Rural Futures: Challenges, Opportunities, and Innovation
Peru, one of Latin America and the Caribbean’s largest economies, possesses significant agricultural potential, yet its rural populations face deep challenges. After decades of economic progress, poverty in the country is rising, reaching 27.6 percent by 2024. Rural areas are particularly affected, with nearly 40 percent of small-scale farmers living in poverty. These communities struggle… [Read More]
Strengthening Smallholder Farmer Resilience: How ARAF Tackles Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF), financed by multiple partners and development finance institutions including Proparco through AFD Group’s FISEA+ facility, addresses food security and climate change by investing in start-ups that provide innovative solutions for smallholder farmers in East and West Africa. These farmers face severe disruptions due to climate change, such as intense… [Read More]
Green Climate Fund and ARAF: Funding Solutions for Climate Change Resilience
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has developed a global strategy to accelerate climate action in developing countries through its “50by30” vision, aiming to manage USD 50 billion by 2030. The Fund’s Readiness Programme helps countries translate their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), and Long-term Climate Strategies (LTS) into actionable climate investments. GCF… [Read More]
Indigenous Activists Storm COP30 Summit in Brazil, Demand Stronger Climate Action
Hundreds of people joined an Indigenous-led protest during the second day of the COP30 UN climate summit in Belem, Brazil, drawing attention to growing tensions over the Brazilian government’s claim that Indigenous voices are central to the event. The protest escalated when dozens of Indigenous activists forced their way into the conference venue after a… [Read More]
AIIB and NDB Provide $75 Million to City Bank for Sustainable Infrastructure Projects in Bangladesh
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the New Development Bank are jointly extending a USD 75 million loan to City Bank PLC in Bangladesh to support sustainable infrastructure development. AIIB is providing USD 50 million, while NDB is contributing USD 25 million. The financing, initiated and structured by AIIB, aims to address major infrastructure challenges… [Read More]
Ghanaian Researcher Makes History as First Recipient of ERC Synergy Grant
Professor George Meyiri Bob-Milliar of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has become the first Ghanaian and only the second African to receive a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant. This award supports research teams working on some of the world’s most complex scientific challenges. The ERC, established by the European… [Read More]
ECOM Launches Groundbreaking Study on Long-Acting Injectable PrEP in Kazakhstan
ECOM, the Eurasian Coalition on Health, Rights, Gender, and Sexual Diversity, has launched a pioneering study to explore the implementation of long-acting injectable PrEP, specifically lencapavir, in Kazakhstan. Funded by the WEEPI Foundation, this project marks the first comprehensive qualitative research on the use of injectable PrEP in Central Asia, aiming to improve HIV prevention… [Read More]
EU Provides €1.25 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Support Typhoon-Affected Communities in the Philippines
The European Union has released over €1.25 million (approximately Php 85 million) in humanitarian aid to support communities in the Philippines affected by typhoons Tino and Uwan. The assistance is intended for people who have lost their homes, been displaced, or are living in areas already hit by previous disasters, particularly in Cebu, which recently… [Read More]
Germany Detects Wild Poliovirus Type 1 in Wastewater, No Human Cases Reported
German health authorities have confirmed the detection of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in an environmental sample collected from routine wastewater surveillance in Hamburg during the week of 6 October 2025. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) was notified of the finding on 10 November 2025. Genetic sequencing shows that the virus is linked to… [Read More]
New WHO/Europe Report Warns: One in Seven Children Faces Mental Health Challenges
WHO/Europe has released a new report titled “Child and youth mental health in the WHO European Region: Status and actions to strengthen quality of care”, developed by its Office on Quality of Care and Patient Safety in Athens and the mental health and well-being team. This comprehensive publication brings together, for the first time, detailed… [Read More]
PAHO Unveils New Tools to Boost Diabetes Care in Primary Health Systems
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has introduced a series of new resources aimed at improving the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes within primary health care settings. Marking World Diabetes Day, PAHO launched a free, self-paced online course titled Caring for People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Primary Health Care, which is designed… [Read More]
Strengthening Hope: WHO and Partners Expand Lifesaving Care for Malnourished Children in South Sudan
South Sudan continues to face one of the highest rates of child malnutrition globally, with an estimated 2.1 million children under five at risk of acute malnutrition. Of these, about 670,000 are severely wasted and 1.44 million are moderately wasted. In response to this crisis, the Ministry of Health, supported by the World Health Organization… [Read More]
