First Person: Myanmar aid workers brave conflict and harsh conditions to bring aid to earthquake victims
In the aftermath of the huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake that [...]
Plague of rats and insects provide latest challenge for war-shattered Gazans
After suffering almost 18 months of deadly bombardment, displacement and [...]
One in four female genital mutilation cases now carried out by health workers
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is becoming less common worldwide, but [...]
UN warns of rising deportations of Haitian mothers and newborns from Dominican Republic
The UN has raised concern over a growing number of [...]
More action needed to beat malaria for good, says UN
Although strong global collaboration has helped to save nearly 13 [...]
Largely eradicated diseases at risk of returning due to budget cuts
Vaccines have saved around 150 million lives over the past [...]
Stopping child marriage is key to curbing deadly teen pregnancies: WHO
Teenage pregnancy remains the leading cause of death for girls [...]
Countries finalize historic pandemic agreement after three years of negotiations
In the early hours of Wednesday morning in Geneva, countries [...]
Israeli strike on hospital ‘further cripples’ Gaza’s fragile health system
An Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza on [...]
Millions displaced, health system in ruins as Sudan war fuels famine
More than 12.4 million people have been forced from their [...]
Thousands of Gaza patients waiting for urgent medical evacuation
The Israeli bombardment of Al-Ahli, a Gaza City hospital, has [...]
WHO warns of severe disruptions to health services amid funding cuts
Recent funding cuts have caused “severe disruptions” to health services [...]
Preventable ‘meningitis belt’ deaths targeted in health agency action plan
Millions of deaths could be avoided from meningitis if countries [...]
Aid cuts threaten to roll back progress in ending maternal mortality
Unprecedented aid cuts are putting global progress to end maternal [...]
World Health Day: Focusing on women’s physical and mental health around the world
Monday’s World Health Day highlights a critical issue for global health: [...]
World News in Brief: Cholera surges worldwide, DR Congo update, WHO leads global health emergency exercise
A global surge in cholera is threatening vulnerable people from [...]
Sudan: Sexual violence used as weapon of terror against women and girls
Amid alarming reports of sexual violence being used as a [...]
Guterres calls for greater equality and inclusion as world marks Autism Awareness Day
Although people with autism are making enormous contributions to societies [...]
47 million health workers and advocates call for cleaner air to curb pollution deaths
Over 50 countries, cities, and organizations pledged new commitments on [...]
Deadly impacts of childhood stunting can be prevented, WFP insists
Childhood stunting from malnutrition is a global but preventable problem [...]