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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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MINNEAPOLIS — For nearly four decades, Niraphanh Insomphou has called Minnesota home. Like many in the state’s vibrant immigrant community, her family arrived in the 1970s seeking refuge after fleeing conflict in Laos. While her siblings eventually navigated the complex path to U.S. citizenship, Insomphou—who lives with profound intellectual and developmental disabilities and is unable…
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In an effort to provide educators and speech-language pathologists with more efficient, evidence-based tools, a new suite of comprehensive curriculums has been introduced to address critical areas of vocal development in children and teens. These structured programs are designed to assist students in improving their vocal quality, projection, and resonance through healthy, sustainable practices that…
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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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In a landmark achievement for global public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free. This significant milestone marks the culmination of a dedicated, multi-decade effort by the Southeast Asian nation to eradicate a disease that once served as a persistent threat to its population. Following its independence in 2002, the…
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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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As a founding member of the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States of America has historically stood as a pillar of global health infrastructure. For decades, the partnership between the U.S. and the WHO has been instrumental in some of the most significant public health triumphs of the modern era. From the monumental achievement…
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World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has concluded the first day of his high-profile, two-day State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, using the diplomatic mission to underscore the robust and enduring partnership between the global health agency and the Jordanian government. The discussions throughout the opening day centered heavily on…
