health – Page 17 – Stepping Stones Center

October 4, 2026· Pediatric Healthcare

Strengthening the Global Health Architecture: Belgium and WHO Renew Strategic Partnership for a Resilient Future

In a significant move to bolster international health security, Belgium and the World Health Organization (WHO) have concluded a comprehensive three-day strategic dialogue, reinforcing a longstanding partnership dedicated to advancing the global health agenda. The sessions, held in early March 2025, served as a critical forum for both parties to review historical progress and harmonize…

Standard

October 4, 2026· Pediatric Research

EIB Global and WHO Announce €10 Million Initiative to Bolster Public Health Infrastructure and Chronic Disease Care in Lebanon

On March 6, 2025, during the high-profile EIB Group Forum held in Luxembourg, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), met with Thomas Östros, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank operating through its specialized arm, EIB Global. The high-level encounter culminated in the official signing of a critical grant agreement valued…

Standard

October 4, 2026· Pediatric Research

Global WHO Offices Mobilize for World Health Day 2025 to Defend Maternal and Newborn Health Amid Rising Funding Threats

Marking its 77th anniversary with an urgent global mobilization, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its international partners have launched a widespread series of public advocacy actions for World Health Day 2025. Centered around the theme "Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures," the landmark initiative has galvanized more than 100 WHO global offices to take action in…

Standard

October 4, 2026· Pediatric Healthcare

Philanthropy Emerges as a Cornerstone for Global Health Equity, WHO Director-General Affirms

Philanthropic support has long been recognized as a silent engine behind the progress of global health initiatives, but its role is increasingly moving to the forefront of international strategy. As nations grapple with an era defined by economic volatility, climate-related health risks, and the lingering threat of future pandemics, the intersection of private capital and…

Standard

October 4, 2026· Pediatric Research

WHO and African Union Forge New Strategic Partnership to Drive Health Sovereignty Amid Global Aid Cuts

GENEVA — In a definitive move aimed at reshaping the future of healthcare across the African continent, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union (AU) Commission have formally renewed their longstanding strategic partnership. Against the backdrop of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, leaders from both international bodies gathered to sign an…

Standard

October 3, 2026· Speech and Language Therapy

New Comprehensive Speech Therapy Curriculums Aim to Standardize Vocal Health and Resonance Training for Youth

In a significant development for speech-language pathologists and educators, a new suite of structured, evidence-based curriculums has been launched, aiming to provide a standardized framework for improving vocal quality, resonance, and prosody in children and teens. The initiative addresses a long-standing challenge in the field: the need for consistent, scalable, and practical therapy tools that…

Standard

October 3, 2026· Neurodiversity

Beyond Neuronormativity: How Autistic Culture is Pioneering a New Era of Relational Health and Ecologies of Care

Autistic culture represents a world of infinite diversity that exists far beyond the confines of the neuronormative imagination. Every autistic relationship is entirely unique, yet a significant number of individuals within this community carry the heavy burden of trauma. Addressing this reality requires appropriate tools to invest in the deep, mutual understanding of one another.…

Standard

October 3, 2026· Pediatric Research

Timor-Leste Officially Certified Malaria-Free by the World Health Organization in Historic Public Health Milestone

GENEVA / DILI — In a historic public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Timor-Leste as a malaria-free country. The milestone marks the culmination of a dedicated, nation-wide campaign that began shortly after the young nation gained its independence in 2002, transforming a devastating public health burden into a triumph of…

Standard

October 2, 2026· Pediatric Healthcare

Global Health Community Mourns the Loss of Visionary Leader Dr. David Nabarro

The global health community is in mourning following the passing of Dr. David Nabarro, a transformative figure whose career spanned decades of service in humanitarian crisis response, infectious disease control, and sustainable development. Dr. Nabarro passed away at his home on Friday, 25 July 2025, at the age of 75. A man of immense intellect,…

Standard

October 2, 2026· Pediatric Research

World Health Organization Regrets US Notice of Withdrawal, Warns Global Health Security is Compromised

The World Health Organization has expressed deep regret following the official notification by the United States of America of its intention to withdraw from the global health body. In a comprehensive response released by the WHO Media Team, the organization warned that the decision serves to make both the United States and the broader global…

You May Have Missed