Health

“This appeal is a call to support people experiencing conflict, displacement and disasters. give them not only services, but also the confidence that the world has not turned its back on them”said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The 2026 appeal seeks to respond to 36 emergencies around the world, including 14 “grade 3” crises that…

This comes as the risks of pandemics, drug-resistant infections and fragile health services increase, the WHO Director-General said. Addressing the WHO Executive Board in Geneva, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the impact of workforce reductions last year due to “significant cuts to our funding”, which have had major consequences. “Sudden and severe cuts to bilateral aid…

The UN agency’s new global guidance on evidence-based policies and interventions shows that healthy foods in schools can help children develop lifelong healthy eating habits. “The foods children eat at school and the environments that shape what they eat can have an impact profound impact on their learning and lifelong consequences for their health and…

The statement, released on Saturday, also includes a rebuttal of the US administration’s reasoning for the measures. In response to government claims that the WHO has “trashed and tarnished” and insulted it, and compromised its independence, the agency notes that “the opposite is true” and that The WHO has always sought to “engage with the…

The WHO is calling on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, as two new reports reveal taxes remain low in many regions. “Health taxes have been shown to reduce the consumption of these harmful products, Help prevent diseases and reduce the burden on health systems.“WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told…

UN agencies warn that nearly three years of sustained violence, restricted humanitarian access and dwindling funding have pushed Sudan into what they describe as the world’s largest humanitarian emergency. An estimated 33.7 million people (around two-thirds of the population) will need humanitarian assistance in 2026. More than 20 million people now need healthcare, while 21…

“I felt betrayed by my body,” she told the World Health Organization (WHO) as part of an initiative to eliminate the disease. Cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer in women, claimed Jeanette’s life a year after she was diagnosed. In January of each year, Cancer Awareness Month, The WHO emphasizes that the disease can…

The UN agency has revealed shocking figures related to attacks on health facilities in Sudan, highlighting that the country is recording the highest percentage of global deaths related to attacks on the health sector, in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. In a conversation with Abdelmonem Makki of UN NewsShible Sahbani, WHO representative in Sudan,…

For the second year, the UN commemorates this ancient practice, which is proven to help improve personal well-being and mental health. “When the attention deficit is so great, meditation is absolutely essential,” said Indian spiritual leader Gurudev Ravi Shankar at an event at UN headquarters on Friday ahead of World Meditation Day. “Nearly 500 universities…

Exploring evidence-based uses of traditional medicine, such as ginger to treat nausea, is one of the themes of the second World Health Organization (WHO) summit dedicated to traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM), being held in India this week. While most WHO Member States report that between 40 and 90 percent of their population use…