Maldives becomes the first country to achieve ‘triple elimination’ of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B
In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has…
Ebola vaccination begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Vaccination of frontline health workers and contacts of people infected with Ebola…
WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model…
Urgent appeal to support survivors of Afghanistan earthquake
Islamic Relief is appealing for support to reach communities affected by a powerful earthquake…
Over a billion people living with mental health conditions – services require urgent scale-up
More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according…
WHO Responds to Afghanistan Earthquake
The World Health Organization (WHO) has deployed emergency teams to Afghanistan’s eastern…
1 in 4 people globally still lack access to safe drinking water – WHO, UNICEF
To mark World Water Week 2025, new report highlights persistent inequalities, with…
Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza
FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire and unhindered…
Steering Committee established for second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
WHO has appointed 15 experts in traditional medicine, public health and policy to provide…
South Sudan Launches Second Phase of R21 Malaria Vaccine Introduction in 52 Counties to Protect Children
Malaria is endemic across all regions of South Sudan. As part of…
