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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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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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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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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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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…
