The Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and three United Nations agencies — WHO, UNDP, and UNICEF — held a consultation workshop in Ha Noi to strengthen the integration of health into Viet Nam’s national climate change response. The event supports the preparation of Viet Nam’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) report… [Read More]
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Elephant Crisis Fund Honored with 20th BBVA Foundation Worldwide Award for Biodiversity
The Elephant Crisis Fund (ECF) has been awarded the 20th BBVA Foundation Worldwide Award for Biodiversity Conservation, earning international recognition for its impactful and sustained efforts to protect African elephants. The fund, launched in 2013 as a joint initiative between Save the Elephants and the Wildlife Conservation Network, supports a wide range of conservation organisations… [Read More]
PAHO and UNITE Partner to Enhance Health Legislation Across the Americas
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and UNITE – Parliamentarians Network for Global Health have signed a Framework Agreement to strengthen legislative action on health across the Americas. Announced during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, the partnership aims to support lawmakers in shaping public health policy through evidence-based decision-making, informed debate,… [Read More]
Over 1 Billion People Worldwide at Risk from Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its second Global Hypertension Report, revealing that 1.4 billion people lived with high blood pressure in 2024, yet only about one in five have it under control through medication or lifestyle interventions. The report highlights that access to hypertension medicines is particularly limited in low-income countries, where only… [Read More]
Ethiopia Observes World Patient Safety Day 2025, Strengthens Commitment to Child Health
Ethiopia joined the global community in observing World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) 2025 under the theme “Safe care for every newborn and every child.” The national celebration, held at ALERT Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, brought together health authorities, professionals, patients, families, and development partners to reaffirm the country’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality… [Read More]
14 African Nations Collaborate on Innovative Health Financing Solutions
Technical experts from 14 African countries, along with multilateral development banks, development partners, and global health initiatives, convened in Johannesburg from 23 September 2025 for a three-day Regional Technical Meeting on Innovative Financing for Health in Africa. The meeting was co-organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the Global Fund,… [Read More]
$18.7 Million Funding Boost Accelerates Brain Cancer Research and Hope for Families
A Newcastle-led research team, supported by national and international experts, is advancing efforts to develop life-saving treatments for high grade gliomas (HGG), the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer. This work follows the announcement of an $18.7 million grant from the Australian Government through the Frontier Health and Medical Research initiative, part of… [Read More]
Israel’s Strategy in Gaza and Occupied Palestinian Territory Raises UN Genocide Concerns
A new report by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, reveals that the Israeli government is pursuing a strategy to establish permanent control over the Gaza Strip while ensuring a Jewish majority in the occupied West Bank and within Israel. The Commission investigated land… [Read More]
Belarus: UN Experts Condemn Disappearance of Mikalai Statkevich Following Attempted Deportation
A group of UN independent experts has strongly condemned the attempted deportation and subsequent disappearance of Mikalai Statkevich, a 69-year-old prominent opposition politician in Belarus. The experts expressed serious concern that Statkevich may be a victim of enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention, urging Belarus to provide information about his fate, whereabouts, and state of health…. [Read More]
UN Experts Urge Suspension of Israel from International Football Amid Palestinian Genocide Allegations
UN human rights experts have urged FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israel’s national football team from international competitions as a response to the ongoing genocide in the occupied Palestinian territory. The experts referenced the United Nations Commission of Inquiry’s conclusion that Israel is committing genocide, as well as the International Court of Justice’s Interim Order… [Read More]
UN Experts Warn of Nicaragua’s Escalating Repression Beyond Its Borders
A new report by the UN Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua reveals that the government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo is expanding its repression beyond national borders, targeting Nicaraguan citizens in exile. The report, presented to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, details how thousands of Nicaraguans who fled the country—many after… [Read More]
Darfur Cholera Vaccination Begins Amid Sudan Conflict
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that a cholera outbreak in Sudan, which began in July 2024 in Kassala, has now spread to all 18 states. Over 113,600 cases have been recorded, with more than 3,000 deaths, reflecting a concerning case fatality rate of 2.7 percent. The outbreak has surged in areas including White Nile… [Read More]
Gaza and Nicaragua Human Rights Updates, WHO Hypertension Alert, and US Autism Claim Controversy
In Gaza, damaged facilities include nine schools and two health centres sheltering over 11,000 people, with at least five displaced individuals injured. UNRWA’s operations in Gaza City have been severely reduced after the closure of its only functioning health centre north of central Gaza. The UN humanitarian office, OCHA, has reported rising displacement and nearly… [Read More]
Nepal’s Health Volunteers, Disability Advocate, and LEPRA Society Named WHO South-East Asia Public Health Champions
The WHO South-East Asia Region has announced the winners of its newly instituted Public Health Champion Awards. The Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) of Nepal, disability inclusion advocate Dr. Satendra Singh, and the LEPRA Society have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to public health. The FCHVs were honored for their transformative work in maternal… [Read More]
KSrelief Boosts Lifesaving Health Services in Syria with $4.5 Million Donation
The World Health Organization (WHO) has welcomed a generous new donation of US$ 4.5 million from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) to support essential health services in Syria. The funding targets critical health facilities in Idleb, Aleppo, Homs, and Hama, regions where resources remain strained due to the devastating 2023 earthquake—the… [Read More]
Afghanistan Faces Rising Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health Challenges
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are placing a growing strain on Afghanistan’s health system. Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic lung conditions currently account for 43% of deaths in the country, with projections indicating this could rise above 60% by 2030, particularly affecting women. Substance use and road traffic accidents further compound the health burden. Thousands of… [Read More]
Angola Boosts Ebola Preparedness Amid DRC Outbreak
In response to the recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola is stepping up disease surveillance, prevention, and preparedness efforts, particularly in Lunda Norte province, which shares a border with the DRC. A multidisciplinary team comprising experts from the National Directorate of Public Health, the National Institute for Health Research, WHO,… [Read More]
Digitizing Fuel Management: WHO Ethiopia Adopts TeleBirr E-Payment System
WHO Ethiopia has fully transitioned its fuel management operations to the TeleBirr e-payment platform, marking a key milestone in its drive for transparency, efficiency, and digital transformation. This move aligns with national regulations introduced in April 2024, which mandated that all fuel transactions in Ethiopia shift from paper-based coupons to electronic payments. With a fleet… [Read More]
EU and WHO Renew Partnership to Advance Universal Health Coverage (2025–2028)
The European Union (EU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have renewed their collaboration to strengthen global health systems and advance universal health coverage (UHC) with the launch of Phase V (2025–2028) of the UHC Partnership. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York City by European… [Read More]
EU Champions Inclusion and Youth at Mongolia’s Hope and Possibility Marathon 2025
The European Union, through its Global Gateway initiative, joined the Hope and Possibility Marathon 2025 in Mongolia to promote inclusion, equality, youth participation, and public health. The event, held at Ulaanbaatar’s National Garden Park and organized by Achilles International Mongolia, brought together around 3,000 participants, including youth, athletes, persons with disabilities, families, and supporters under… [Read More]
Bill Gates Pledges $912M to Fight AIDS and Malaria as U.S. Slashes Global Health Funding
Bill Gates has pledged $US912 million ($1.38 billion) to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, urging world leaders—particularly the United States—to reverse recent cuts to global health funding. Speaking on Monday at a UN development event, Gates warned that “the world is at a crossroads” and that millions of children’s lives are… [Read More]
UK Government Opens Applications for Next Wave of Aviation Ambassadors
The UK government is calling on aviation professionals to help inspire the next generation of talent as applications open for the next cohort of Department for Transport (DfT) Aviation Ambassadors. Announced on 22 September 2025, this initiative invites experienced aviation experts to volunteer their time to promote the industry and help futureproof the aviation workforce…. [Read More]
UN Turns 80 Amid Global Turmoil: Leaders Urge Unity, Peace, and Renewal
The United Nations marked its 80th anniversary with a solemn ceremony in New York as world leaders gathered for the annual General Assembly debate. The historic chamber was darkened and bathed in blue light to honor the milestone, reflecting on the organization’s founding mission of peace and cooperation. General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock recalled how… [Read More]
