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RIO DE JANEIRO – Health ministers from the G20 nations, gathered in Rio de Janeiro under the leadership of the Brazilian presidency, have issued a strong, unified call to action to bolster the financial foundations of the World Health Organization (WHO). During a high-level meeting focused on the future of international health security, officials emphasized…
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In what marks a monumental milestone for international public health cooperation, the Government of Luxembourg and the World Health Organization (WHO) formally cemented a powerful new era of collaboration on December 20, 2024. The historic diplomatic and financial pact is designed to accelerate global progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) throughout the…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a formal statement expressing deep regret following the announcement that the United States intends to withdraw from the Organization. This development marks a significant shift in the relationship between the global health body and one of its most prominent founding members, potentially disrupting a partnership that has spanned…
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The global humanitarian landscape faced a pivotal moment on February 24 and 25, 2025, as international leaders, policymakers, and health experts converged in the Saudi capital for the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum. Bringing together prominent figures from across the international humanitarian sector, the two-day high-level gathering served as a critical platform to address escalating and…
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GENEVA — In a comprehensive three-day strategic dialogue, representatives from Belgium and the World Health Organization (WHO) met to review the robust progress of their longstanding partnership, charting a shared course to further boost collaboration on universal health coverage, health-systems strengthening, and equitable access to essential vaccines, medicines, and health technologies. The high-level engagement brought…
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LUXEMBOURG — In a significant move to bolster the resilience of Lebanon’s beleaguered healthcare system, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at addressing critical gaps in the country’s medical infrastructure. On 6 March 2025, during the prestigious EIB Group Forum held in Luxembourg, WHO…
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On the occasion of World Health Day 2025, celebrated under the resonant theme “Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures,” more than 100 global offices of the World Health Organization (WHO) have mobilized to launch wide-ranging public advocacy actions. Working in close collaboration with Member States, grassroots communities, dedicated health workers, partner and donor agencies, and civil society…
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For millions of individuals worldwide, the path to managing hearing loss begins with a stark economic reality: the price tag. While prescription hearing devices can easily cost thousands of dollars—often without adequate coverage from public healthcare programs or private insurance plans—many people simply go without the assistance they need. This profound financial barrier was the…
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GENEVA — In a decisive move to fortify the continent’s public health architecture against a backdrop of mounting global financial pressures, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union (AU) Commission have officially renewed their longstanding strategic partnership. The formalization of the updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place on the sidelines of the…
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The international public health community is in mourning following the announcement that Dr. David Nabarro, a transformative figure whose career spanned decades of humanitarian crisis response, infectious disease management, and sustainable development, has passed away. Dr. Nabarro died at his home on Friday, 25 July 2025, at the age of 75. His death marks the…
