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After three years of conflict, Sudan faces a deeper health crisis

Apr 14

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First-ever WHO Forum unites 800+ Collaborating Centres for stronger scientific collaboration

The World Health Organization (WHO) has convened the historic first Global Forum of Collaborating Centres—one of the world’s largest and most diverse public health networks—bringin

Apr 9

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WHO and France shift One Health vision to action with new high-impact initiatives

The World Health Organization (WHO) and France hosted the One Health Summit on World Health Day 2026, announcing new initiatives to protect human, animal, and environmental health

Apr 7

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WHO calls for action: “Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health,

Apr 6

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WHO Member States agree to extend negotiations on key annex to the Pandemic Agreement

WHO Member States have agreed to extend negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement, with discussions to resume in late‑April

Mar 28

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Encouraging progress in inclusive health policies for refugees and migrants

WHO reports a major shift in how countries are responding to the health needs of refugees and migrants, with new data showing more than 60 countries – two thirds of those surveyed

Mar 26

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WHO recommends new diagnostic tools to help end TB

On World TB Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate action to end tuberculosis (TB) and expand access to lifesaving services by using new innovat

Mar 24

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Progress in reducing child deaths slows as 4.9 million children die before age five

<p>An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new estimates released today. Most of th

Mar 18

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Conflict deepens health crisis across Middle East, WHO says

Mar 11

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Chile becomes the first country in the Americas to be verified by WHO for the elimination of leprosy

The World Health Organization (WHO), together with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), congratulates Chile for becoming the first country in the Americas – and the second

Mar 4

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Recommendations for influenza vaccine composition for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere season

The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced recommendations for the viral composition of influenza (or “flu”) vaccines for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere influenza seaso

Feb 27

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Denmark becomes first country in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Denmark for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis, recognizing the country's sustained commi

Feb 26

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