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September 20, 2026· Pediatric Research

Belgium and WHO Deepen Strategic Partnership to Advance Global Health, Universal Health Coverage, and Vaccine Equity

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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September 20, 2026· Child Development

Fresh Air for a Sharper Mind: How HEPA Purifiers May Boost Cognitive Health in Older Adults

For millions of people living in urban environments, the air inside the home is often taken for granted as a sanctuary from the smog and exhaust of the outside world. However, new research suggests that our indoor environments might be doing less to protect our brains than we previously assumed. A groundbreaking study recently published…

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September 20, 2026· Pediatric Healthcare

EIB Global and WHO Announce €10 Million Partnership to Revitalize Lebanon’s Public Health Infrastructure

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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September 20, 2026· Pediatric Research

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

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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September 19, 2026· Pediatric Healthcare

WHO Director-General Highlights the Transformative Power of Philanthropy at the 2025 Philanthropy Asia Summit

Philanthropic support has emerged as a cornerstone of modern global health strategy, serving as a vital catalyst for nations striving to build resilient health systems and advance the cause of health equity. In an era marked by increasing global volatility, the contributions of private partners and philanthropic foundations have become indispensable in driving progress across…

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September 19, 2026· Pediatric Research

WHO and African Union Renew Strategic Partnership to Advance Health Security and Sovereignty Amid Global Funding Pressures

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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September 15, 2026· Pediatric Healthcare

Timor-Leste Achieves Historic Milestone: Declared Malaria-Free by the World Health Organization

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 decades-long, nation-wide battle against a disease that was once one of the country’s most persistent and deadly health threats. For a nation that emerged from the path to…

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September 15, 2026· Pediatric Healthcare

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

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…

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