Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:50:16 Z
UN agencies welcome news that famine has been pushed back in the Gaza Strip, but warn fragile gains could be reversed without increased and sustained support
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis for Gaza confirms that no areas of the Strip are currently classified in famine following the October ceasefire and improved humanitarian and commercial access.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:56:10 Z
WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone. This accomplishment reflects Brazil’s long-standing commitment to universal and free access to health services through its Unified Health System (SUS), anchored in a strong primary health-care system and respect for human rights.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:43:16 Z
WHO hosts the second Global Summit to advance evidence, integration and innovation for traditional medicine
The World Health Organization (WHO)’s Second Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organized with the Government of India, opens today, bringing together government ministers, scientists, Indigenous leaders, and practitioners from more than 100 countries. The Summit is expected to announce major scientific initiatives and new commitments aimed at advancing the implementation of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034, centred on stronger evidence, better regulation, systems integration, collaboration and community engagement.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:09:29 Z
World leaders adopt a historic global declaration on noncommunicable diseases and mental health
Leaders from across the world at the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted the political declaration to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges through a fully integrated approach. This is the outcome of the intergovernmental negotiations in advance of and considered by the fourth high-level meeting of the UNGA on the prevention and control of NCDs and the promotion of mental health and well-being, held on 25 September 2025.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:06:59 Z
WHO expert group’s new analysis reaffirms there is no link between vaccines and autism
New analysis from a WHO global expert committee on vaccine safety has found that, based on available evidence, no causal link exists between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The conclusion reaffirms WHO’s position that childhood vaccines do not cause autism.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:09:10 Z
Most countries make progress towards universal health coverage, but major challenges remain, WHO–World Bank report finds
Since 2000, most countries – across all income levels and regions – have made concurrent progress in expanding health service coverage and reducing the financial hardship associated with health costs, according to a new joint report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank Group. These two indicators are the foundation of universal health coverage (UHC) – the global commitment that everyone, everywhere can access the care they need without financial hardship by 2030.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:45:23 Z
Countries to reconvene sooner to accelerate progress on WHO Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing system negotiations
WHO Member States today ended their latest round of intensive negotiations on the world’s first Pathogen Access andBenefit Sharing (PABS) system. Countries decided to resume deliberations in January in a reflection of the shared commitment and urgency needed to help make the world safer from future pandemics.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:44:42 Z
New tools saved a million lives from malaria last year but progress under threat as drug resistance rises
This year’s report provides a critical and up-to-date snapshot of efforts to control and eliminate malaria across 80 countries. The report also presents the threat posed by antimalarial resistance and its impact.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:23:36 Z
WHO issues global guideline on the use of GLP-1 medicines in treating obesity
To address the growing global health challenge of obesity, which affects more than 1 billion people, WHO has released its first guideline on the use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies for treating obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:00:25 Z
New prevention tools and investment in services essential in the fight against AIDS
On World AIDS Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on governments and partners to rapidly expand access to new WHO-approved tools including lenacapavir (LEN) to drive down infections and counter disruption to essential health services caused by cuts to foreign aid.
Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:04:40 Z
WHO issues first global guideline on infertility
The World Health Organization (WHO) today called on countries to make fertility care safer, fairer and more affordable for all in its first-ever global guideline for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility.Infertility is estimated to affect 1 in 6 people of reproductive age at some point in their lives.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:12:14 Z
Measles deaths down 88% since 2000, but cases surge
Global immunization efforts have led to an 88% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Nearly 59 million lives have been saved by the measles vaccine since 2000.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:24:57 Z
Lifetime toll: 840 million women faced partner or sexual violence
Violence against women remains one of the world’s most persistent and under-addressed human rights crises, with very little progress in two decades, according to a landmark report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN partners.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:34:26 Z
More countries report rising levels of drug-resistant gonorrhoea, warns WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection, is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, according to new data from its Enhanced Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme (EGASP), which monitors the spread of drug-resistant gonorrhoea.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:01:44 Z
World marks cervical cancer elimination day as countries accelerate action
Today marks the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day – mandated by the World Health Assembly – a historic milestone in global efforts to end a preventable cancer.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:04:46 Z
WHO promotes lifesaving intervention for small and preterm babies on first official World Prematurity Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) is marking its first official observance of World Prematurity Day with the launch of a new global clinical practice guide for Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) – a simple, proven and life-saving intervention that significantly improves survival for preterm and low birth weight babies.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:39:52 Z
WHO and Brazil urge swift action on Belém Health Action Plan at COP30
The COP30 Special report on health and climate change: delivering the Belém Health Action Plan, notes that rising temperatures and collapsing health systems are claiming more lives, and calls for immediate and coordinated action to protect health in a rapidly warming world. It follows the launch of the Belém Health Action Plan, a flagship initiative of Brazil’s COP 30 Presidency, unveiled on the dedicated Health Day of COP30 – 13 November 2025.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:02:01 Z
WHO launches global guidelines on diabetes during pregnancy on World Diabetes Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first global guidelines for the management of diabetes during pregnancy, a condition affecting about one in six pregnancies – or 21 million women annually. The new recommendations provide a critical roadmap to tackle this growing health challenge and prevent serious complications for both women and their children.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:01:45 Z
Global gains in tuberculosis response endangered by funding challenges
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers, claiming over 1.2 million lives and affecting an estimated 10.7 million people last year, according to the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025, released today.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:08:15 Z
Egypt becomes the seventh country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Egypt has successfully eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, marking a historic public health milestone for the country and WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region (WHO EMR). It is the seventh country in WHO EMR to achieve this milestone. The validation of Egypt’s achievement brings the total number of countries that have eliminated trachoma as a public health problem worldwide to 27.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:43:51 Z
Countries make progress on WHO Pandemic Agreement annex on pathogen access and benefit sharing system
In an important step, Member States started discussing for the first time the proposed draft text of the annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement that establishes the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system. The PABS system is a key part of the global agreement adopted earlier in 2025 to make the world safer from future pandemics.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z
Joint call to strengthen policy and investment for child and youth mental health and well-being
Despite increasing recognition of mental health across UN policy frameworks, children and youth remain largely absent from global commitments, data systems, and financing priorities.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:42:58 Z
WHO at the 151st IPU Assembly: advancing health, rights and resilience through parliamentary action
WHO joined parliamentary leaders at the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, held on 19–23 October 2025 in Geneva, bringing together nearly 1150 delegates, including over 600 members of parliament from 132 countries.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:58:12 Z
WHO issues guidance to address drastic global health financing cuts
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released new guidance for countries on ways to counter the immediate and long-term effects of sudden and severe cuts to external funding, which are disrupting the delivery of essential health services in many countries.
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:10:14 Z
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