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The statement, released on Saturday, also contains a rebuttal of the US administration’s rationale for the measures. In response to the government’s claims that the WHO has “falsified and tainted” and insulted it and compromised its independence, the agency notes that “the reverse is true” and that The WHO has always sought to “engage with […]

The WHO is calling on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, as two new reports reveal that taxes remain low in many regions. “Health taxes have been shown to reduce consumption of these harmful products, contribute to disease prevention and reduce the burden on health systems“, WHO director-general, Dr. Tedros Adhanom

UN agencies warn that nearly three years of sustained violence, limited humanitarian access and declining funding have pushed Sudan into what they describe as the biggest humanitarian emergency in the world. An estimated 33.7 million people – about two-thirds of the population – are expected to require humanitarian assistance by 2026. More than 20 million

“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, took Jeanette’s life a year after she was diagnosed. In January each year, Cancer Awareness Month, The WHO emphasizes that the disease can be

Although funding cuts, conflicts and climate shocks strained health systems worldwide – disrupting essential services in many countries – governments and partners still recorded remarkable progress in disease control, prevention and preparedness. The UN health agency says the mixed picture of progress and pressure in 2025 emphasizes both what is possible through evidence-based collaboration and

Although COVID-19 is no longer causing the widespread disruption seen during the global health emergency, the virus continues to hospitalize and kill people across Europe and neighboring regions. Studies led by the WHO Regional Office for Europe confirm that people who receive timely booster doses are far less likely to develop serious illness, require intensive

The UN agency has revealed shocking figures related to attacks on health facilities in Sudan, stressing that the country records the highest percentage of global deaths linked to the targeting of the health sector, in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. In a conversation with Abdelmonem Makki from PakinomistShible Sahbani, WHO representative in Sudan, explains

For the second year, the United Nations is celebrating this ancient practice, which has been shown to help improve personal well-being and mental health. “When the lack of attention is so great, meditation is absolutely essential,” Indian spiritual leader Gurudev Ravi Shankar said at an event at UN headquarters on Friday ahead of World Meditation

Exploring evidence-based uses of traditional medicine, such as ginger to treat nausea, is one of the topics at the second World Health Organization (WHO) summit dedicated to Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) taking place in India this week. While most WHO member states report that 40 to 90 percent of their populations use traditional

The agreement marks the first time governments have committed to tackling chronic diseases – such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes – alongside mental health, recognizing their growing toll on lives and economies worldwide. Clear goals for 2030 Non-communicable diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide, while mental disorders affect more than a