Sudan war exacerbates risk of cholera and malaria: UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned of an escalating public health crisis in Sudan, as conflict and mass displacement continue to drive a surge in disease, particularly cholera and malaria. Read Full Story on [...]
Pandemics to pollution: WHO Assembly delivers landmark health decisions
The 78th World Health Assembly concluded Tuesday in Geneva, marking several major milestones in global health. Delegates adopted the world’s first pandemic agreement and approved a significant boost in core funding for the World Health [...]
Climate change: World Likely to Breach 1.5°C limit in next five years
2024 was the warmest year on record – but the heat is far from over. A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that global temperatures are likely to continue rising, with an [...]
Real cost of disasters is 10 times higher than previously thought, says UN
As countries face increasingly steep bills from natural hazards, the true cost of disasters is actually 10 times higher than previously estimated, with far-reaching effects across healthcare, housing, education and employment. Read Full Story on [...]
UN aims to transform urgency into action at Nice Ocean Conference
Countries are uniting in the French city of Nice next month to save the marine environment. Read Full Story on UN News
Sudan conflict triggers regional health crisis, warns WHO
As the war between rival militaries in Sudan continues, the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the escalating health emergency, driven by ongoing violence, mass displacement, collapsing health systems and poor conditions inside [...]