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The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has concluded the first day of a pivotal two-day State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The visit serves as a high-level endorsement of the robust and enduring partnership between the WHO and Jordan, specifically highlighting the country’s role as a regional…
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The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has concluded the first day of a pivotal two-day State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This diplomatic mission serves to underscore the deep-rooted and strategic partnership between the WHO and the Jordanian government, with a focus on advancing universal health coverage…
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The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, concluded the first day of a pivotal two-day State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan today. The visit serves as a high-level affirmation of the enduring strategic partnership between the WHO and the Jordanian government, with a specific focus on bolstering universal…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially expressed its profound regret following the United States’ notification of its intent to withdraw from the organization. As a founding member of the WHO, the United States has historically played a pivotal role in shaping global health policy and has contributed to some of the most significant public…
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In a significant move to fortify Lebanon’s strained public health system, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have formalized a new strategic partnership. On 6 March 2025, during the prestigious EIB Group Forum held in Luxembourg, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and EIB Vice-President Thomas Östros signed a landmark…
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GENEVA — Marking its 77th anniversary with an urgent global mobilization, the World Health Organization (WHO), alongside more than one hundred of its global offices, has spearheaded wide-ranging public advocacy actions in observance of World Health Day 2025. Dedicated to the vital theme "Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures," this year’s landmark campaign centers squarely on the…
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In an era defined by rapid change, geopolitical instability, and emerging biological threats, the international community is increasingly looking toward unconventional alliances to secure the future of global health. During the Philanthropy Asia Summit, held in Singapore from May 5 to 7, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) underscored the critical, expanding role that private…
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GENEVA — In a decisive move to fortify the continent’s health infrastructure during a period of profound global economic uncertainty, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union (AU) Commission have formally renewed their longstanding strategic partnership. The updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today on the sidelines of the 78th World Health…
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The global public health community is in mourning following the passing of Dr David Nabarro, a towering figure in international development, humanitarian response, and global health equity. Dr Nabarro passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, 25 July, at the age of 75. Throughout a distinguished career spanning decades, he served at the absolute…
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The global humanitarian community convened in Riyadh on 24-25 February 2025 for the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, a pivotal gathering that underscored the urgent necessity of international cooperation in the face of escalating health crises. The forum, which coincided with the 10th anniversary of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief), served as…
