The Fifth Regional Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres in the Western Pacific reaffirmed the importance of regional partnerships for advancing health and well-being amid challenges to multilateralism globally. Collaboration across hospitals, universities, laboratories, and research centres under the WHO network continues to drive innovation and strengthen health systems, demonstrating how scientific cooperation and solidarity can… [Read More]
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African Development Bank and WHO Sign $55 Million Deal to Strengthen Health Systems in Sudan
On 3 November 2025, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Health Organization (WHO) signed a three-year funding and implementation agreement for the Sudan Health Emergency and Infrastructure Project (SHEIP). The project aims to enhance access to quality health care across Sudan, focusing on essential health service delivery, emergency preparedness and response, and building… [Read More]
Exploring Traditional Medicine: WHO Bulletin Special Edition
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a special issue of its Bulletin dedicated to Traditional Medicine, marking the first thematic issue on this topic since 1977. Published ahead of the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine scheduled from 17–29 December 2025 in New Delhi and online, the issue includes news items, original research,… [Read More]
Strengthening Child and Youth Mental Health: Joint Policy and Investment Appeal
Across the United Nations system, mental health has increasingly been recognized as a fundamental human right. However, the mental health and well-being of children and youth remain largely unaddressed as a distinct global priority, with no dedicated UN resolution or unified framework that fully reflects their unique developmental needs. While references to mental health have… [Read More]
Month-Long Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Drive Kicks Off in Six Regions of Ethiopia
Ethiopia has launched a month-long national campaign to screen and treat cervical cancer across six regions — Addis Ababa, Amhara, Central Ethiopia, Oromia, Sidama, and South Ethiopia. Led by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and supported by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the campaign represents… [Read More]
IOM Highlights Urgent Need for Solutions to Long-Term Displacement in South Sudan
During a week-long visit to South Sudan, SungAh Lee, Deputy Director General for Management and Reform at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), highlighted the severe and complex challenges of displacement affecting millions of people in the country. She called for greater global attention to the situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees, emphasizing… [Read More]
Funding Boost Announced to Protect War Memorials Across the Country
The UK government has announced £2 million in new funding for the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) to help communities repair and conserve local war memorials across the country. This initiative comes ahead of Remembrance Sunday and reinforces the UK’s commitment to preserving its national heritage and honouring the memory of servicemen and women who… [Read More]
Health Boost for Britain’s Forces as NHS Unveils New Support Programme
The UK government has launched a new £1.8 million NHS training programme designed to help healthcare staff across England provide more personalised care for the Armed Forces community. This initiative aims to ensure that veterans, serving personnel, reservists, and their families receive better healthcare in recognition of their service to the nation. The training will… [Read More]
WFP Scales Back Aid in Conflict-Hit Eastern DRC Amid Growing Hunger and Funding Gaps
At a press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Cynthia Jones, the World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), warned of a rapidly worsening hunger crisis across the country’s conflict-hit eastern provinces. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report shows that the number of… [Read More]
UNHCR Chief Urges Increased Support for Refugees Amid Funding Shortfalls
In his final address to the UN General Assembly, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi called for stronger protection and increased funding for displaced populations worldwide. Grandi highlighted that, for the first time in nearly a decade, the global number of refugees and people fleeing war, violence, and persecution has decreased—from 123 million at… [Read More]
Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica, Wiping Out Nearly a Third of National Wealth
Hurricane Melissa has left 1.5 million Jamaicans affected and caused damage equivalent to 30% of the country’s GDP, marking it as the worst climate disaster in Jamaica’s history, UN officials said Thursday. The Category 5 storm generated nearly five million tonnes of debris across western Jamaica—roughly 500,000 truckloads—and has left communities struggling to recover. Authorities… [Read More]
UN Warns of Widespread Alleged Atrocities in Sudan’s El Fasher
The UN Special Adviser on genocide prevention has raised alarm over reports of widespread war crimes in Sudan’s El Fasher, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia took control of the Darfuri capital after more than 500 days of siege. Chaloka Beyani, who recently assumed the role of Special Adviser of the UN Secretary-General for… [Read More]
Uganda Advances Integration of Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease Services
Uganda is taking decisive steps to integrate health service delivery for communicable diseases (CDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), addressing the country’s growing double burden of disease. Speaking at the three-day National Annual Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Conference and the 19th Joint Scientific Health Conference, Minister of Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero emphasized the urgency… [Read More]
Nigeria Advances Towards Measles and Rubella Elimination by 2030
Abuja, Nigeria remains steadfast in its commitment to the global goal of eliminating measles and rubella by 2030. As Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria’s progress is critical not only for regional but also for global efforts. The comprehensive Integrated Measles–Rubella and Polio Vaccination Campaign demonstrates strong government leadership and collaboration with local and international partners… [Read More]
Nigeria, WHO, and Partners Renew Commitment to Eradicate All Forms of Polio by 2030
Abuja, Nigeria, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, is intensifying efforts to eliminate all forms of polio by 2030 through strong government leadership, community engagement, and targeted vaccination campaigns. Every year on 24 October, World Polio Day serves as a reminder of the global commitment to eradicate poliomyelitis, a disease… [Read More]
WHO Calls for Bold Financing and Access Strategies to Ensure Equitable Distribution of Novel TB Vaccines
A new World Health Organization (WHO) report, launched on the sidelines of the G20 Health Ministers Meeting in Limpopo, South Africa, urges urgent action to guarantee that novel tuberculosis (TB) vaccines reach adolescents and adults in high-burden countries. The report, Catalysing Solutions for Equitable Global Access for Sustainable Financing for Novel Tuberculosis Vaccines for Adults… [Read More]
WHO Launches Global Research Agenda to Strengthen Paediatric Clinical Trials
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new technical report, The Future of Paediatric Clinical Trials – Setting Research Priorities for Child Health, presenting a global research agenda aimed at addressing critical gaps in evidence for children aged 0–9 years. This initiative responds to WHO’s 2024 guidance on best practices for clinical trials, which… [Read More]
Brazil Pledges US$72 Million to Strengthen Global Immunisation Through Gavi
Brazil has announced a landmark pledge of US$72 million to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, for the organisation’s 2026–2030 strategic period, reaffirming its role as a key player in global health and vaccine manufacturing. The commitment underscores Brazil’s leadership in South–South cooperation and its dedication to protecting communities across Latin America and beyond. The announcement, made… [Read More]
£150,000 in Grants Awarded to Support Health and Wellbeing in Reading
Reading Borough Council has allocated £150,000 in Better Care Fund grants to support the physical and mental health of local residents through ten community-based projects. The funding aims to empower people to remain independent and well while providing timely intervention to prevent long-term health issues. One of the successful projects, the Parish Nurse initiative at… [Read More]
IDB Opens Applications for Korea-LAC Tech Corps Scholarships to Boost Public Sector Innovation
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is inviting applications for the Korea-LAC Tech Corps Program, a scholarship initiative funded by the Knowledge Partnership Korea Fund for Technology and Innovation. This program offers up to 23 fully funded scholarships for mid-level public sector professionals from Latin America and the Caribbean who aim to enhance their leadership and… [Read More]
Over 5 Million Under-65s with Long-Term Health Conditions at Risk as Flu Vaccine Uptake Remains Low in the UK
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has raised concerns that millions of people with long-term health conditions (LTHCs) may be missing out on potentially life-saving flu vaccinations. Latest data shows that less than a third, or 28.9%, of individuals with one or more LTHCs have received their flu vaccine this season. Of the nine million… [Read More]
Ireland Launches €5 Million Pre-Construction Fund to Accelerate District Heating Projects
The Government of Ireland has launched a €5 million pre-construction fund aimed at accelerating the development of efficient district heating projects across the country. This initiative supports early-stage project development and is part of Ireland’s broader effort to achieve its climate goals, enhance energy security, and improve affordability. District heating, which delivers heat to multiple… [Read More]
India Launches ILO-Backed Child Labour Platform Programme to Eliminate Child Labour in Agricultural Supply Chains
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Government of Telangana, has officially launched the Child Labour Platform (CLP) Programme in India, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing fight against child labour. The launch took place during the 16th Annual Meeting of the Child Labour Platform held in Hyderabad, under the theme… [Read More]
