Fiji has achieved a landmark public health milestone, being validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, no longer poses a threat in the country. Fiji is the 26th country to eliminate trachoma and the… [Read More]
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Mpox Vaccination Campaign in Uganda Focuses on Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups
Uganda is conducting a community-focused mpox vaccination campaign aimed at reaching populations often excluded from traditional health services. Since February 1, vaccination teams have visited entertainment spots, truck stops, border crossings, and other venues to protect key populations where they live, work, and socialize. The campaign, implemented by the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership… [Read More]
Last Ebola Patient Released in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has been discharged, marking a major milestone in efforts to end the outbreak. This recovery begins a 42-day countdown to officially declaring the outbreak over, provided no new cases are detected. Since the outbreak was declared on 4 September in Bulape health… [Read More]
Africa Unites Experts to Accelerate Cholera Elimination Goals by 2030
As cholera continues to pose a serious threat to lives and livelihoods across Africa, government representatives from the water and health sectors, scientists, and partners convened in Livingstone, Zambia, from 20–22 October 2025, to develop a renewed strategy for ending the disease. The Regional Expert Consultation on Cholera Prevention and Control, organized by the WHO… [Read More]
First-Ever Nationwide Quality of Care Review Completed in Ghana to Enhance Health Services
For the first time, Ghana has completed a nationwide review of clinical care delivery across its health facilities—an effort set to transform the quality of health services for millions. This landmark Quality of Care (QoC) Review, part of the Harmonized Health Facility Assessment (HHFA), was carried out by the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health… [Read More]
Ghana Partners with WHO to Turn AMR Research into Public Health Action
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global health threat, undermining decades of medical progress and endangering lives, economies, and ecosystems. In Ghana, AMR impacts human health, agriculture, and the environment, making it vital to move research into practical, real-world applications. Despite the availability of scientific data, much of it remains confined to academic journals and… [Read More]
Digital Transformation in Indonesia’s Dairy Ecosystem: ILO and OJK Collaboration
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) launched the Dairy Ecosystem Digitalization Programme in Malang, East Java, as part of the SECO-supported Promise II Impact project. The initiative aims to enhance financial inclusion and cooperative efficiency by connecting dairy farmers, cooperatives, and financial institutions through an integrated digital system, marking a… [Read More]
Agriculture, Employment, and Economic Growth: Building Job-Rich Economies
With more than a billion young people expected to enter the workforce over the next decade, creating sufficient jobs and opportunities has become a critical global challenge. Jobs are not just a source of income; they provide self-sufficiency, dignity, and hope, making employment one of the most effective routes out of poverty. At the World… [Read More]
Fair Wealth Distribution: Key to Ending Global Poverty
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed annually on October 17, serves as a reminder that despite significant progress over the years, poverty persists—and in some cases, is worsening. In Bangladesh, a country once celebrated for its rapid poverty reduction, recent data shows that more than one in four citizens now live below… [Read More]
Chad’s Democracy at Risk Amid Controversial Constitutional Amendments
Chad’s recent constitutional amendment abolishing presidential term limits represents a serious setback for the rule of law and democratic governance, Human Rights Watch said. The change enables President Mahamat Idriss Déby to remain in power indefinitely, undermining prospects for competitive elections and the rights of citizens to vote and participate politically. Experts warn that removing… [Read More]
Historic U.S. Refugee Policy Reversal Signals Major Shift
The Trump administration is planning a major overhaul of U.S. refugee resettlement, combining steep reductions in numbers with a selective approach to admissions. Refugee admissions are set to drop dramatically from 125,000 in the previous fiscal year to just 7,500, while resettlement priorities would shift to favor individuals deemed able to “fully and appropriately assimilate.”… [Read More]
Asia-Pacific Accelerates Food Fortification to Boost Nutrition and Health
Suryakali Vishwakarma, a mother in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh, relies on fortified rice and wheat supplied through government village shops to provide essential vitamins and minerals to her family. These fortified staples have become crucial for her children’s health and nutrition, illustrating how enriched grains are transforming diets across India and the wider Asia-Pacific region…. [Read More]
R124-Million Funding Boost from Lottery to Tackle HIV and TB in South Africa
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has committed R124-million to support organisations combating HIV and tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa, aiming to fill the funding gap left by the withdrawal of support from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Commissioner Jodi Scholtz highlighted that the funds will be directed toward programmes and frontline… [Read More]
Last-Mile Vaccination: Mali Red Cross Reaches Children in Hard-to-Access Areas
In remote communities across Mali, Red Cross volunteers are overcoming significant challenges to identify zero-dose and under-vaccinated children, ensuring they receive life-saving immunizations. Vaccines are crucial in preventing infectious diseases, yet fewer than half of Mali’s children receive all essential childhood vaccines, leaving them vulnerable to diseases such as diphtheria, measles, and tetanus. Many factors… [Read More]
The Future of Aid? What Pioneers of Participatory Grants Have Learned
There is growing recognition in the humanitarian and development sector that decisions about aid funding are most effective when made by the communities directly affected. Participatory grantmaking shifts the power to local people and movements, positioning them as the true experts in identifying needs and determining how resources should be allocated. This approach contrasts with… [Read More]
Promoting Fairness at Work: ILO Unveils “This is Social Justice” Campaign
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched the “This is Social Justice” campaign, featuring a series of social media videos that showcase how social justice positively transforms the lives of workers, employers, and communities. The initiative emphasizes the importance of social justice in achieving decent work and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ahead of… [Read More]
Ugandan Women Transforming Peace Efforts: A Journey Since Resolution 1325
Across Uganda, women peacebuilders are actively translating the global Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda into tangible change in their communities, mediating conflicts, countering violent extremism, and promoting equality for women and girls. Adopted on 31 October 2000, UN Security Council Resolution 1325 recognized the impacts of conflict on women and girls and codified their… [Read More]
Local Areas Receive £80 Million Funding to Improve Mental Health Support and Employment Outcomes
The Government has extended the Transformative Inactivity Trailblazer scheme, providing targeted support to areas with the highest levels of economic inactivity across England and Wales. The initiative aims to help local people who are currently out of work through confidence-building, social support groups, mental health services, and skills development, giving them the tools to enter… [Read More]
Global Health at the Forefront: 100 Nations Commit to Climate Action
Tuvalu has become the 100th country to join the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH), alongside the Cook Islands and Malaysia, bringing the Alliance’s membership to 100 countries and areas committed to advancing climate action for health. The Alliance serves as a voluntary network of countries, areas, and partners focused on sharing… [Read More]
Life-Changing Water Supply Projects in DRC Extend Impact Beyond Ebola
For years, the 20,000 residents of Bulape faced a daily struggle to access water, often walking several kilometres through the forest to reach unsafe and stagnant pools. The long journey consumed hours of women’s time, delayed children from attending school, and contributed to frequent outbreaks of waterborne diseases. Henriette Byongo, a mother of seven, recalls… [Read More]
Accelerating HIV Prevention: Nigeria Introduces Injectable PrEP Options
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to eliminate AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Until recently, HIV prevention in the country relied largely on daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), but adherence challenges, stigma, limited awareness, and inconsistent access have hindered widespread uptake. The introduction of long-acting injectable PrEP, which can last two to six months,… [Read More]
Historic Milestone: Angola Launches Cervical Cancer Vaccination Program
Lélia Bartolomeu, aged 12, was deeply influenced by her grandmother’s battle with cervical cancer, which inspired her commitment to promoting change. Each year in Africa, over 117,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and more than 76,000 die from the disease. Despite being highly preventable and treatable when detected early, limited access to prevention, screening,… [Read More]
Cameroon Becomes a Beacon of Hope for Youth Living with HIV
Eugène, a 20-year-old student from Yaoundé, Cameroon, was diagnosed HIV-positive at 14, a revelation that initially brought fear, stigma, and uncertainty into his adolescence. Overcoming these challenges, he now advocates for self-acceptance and equitable access to reproductive health services for young people living with HIV, reflecting the experiences of thousands of Cameroonian youth facing similar… [Read More]
