The findings come in the first ever detailed analysis of immunization targets in Africa, published on Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. It also documents progress and challenges in expanding immunization coverage against a wide range of vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as ongoing efforts…

WHO representative in Lebanon, Dr. Abdinasir Abubakar, spoke with Pakinomist from Beirut, saying that Wednesday marked “one of the deadliest single days in the current escalation of violence” in the country. Within minutes, several strikes hit densely populated areas, including the capital Beirut, in the middle of the working day….

Across the world, UN data shows that women are still less likely to be taken seriously, accurately diagnosed or appropriately treated. From misdiagnosis to entrenched medical bias, gaps in healthcare systems continue to impact women’s health, safety and quality of life.Although healthcare is a basic human right, it is still…