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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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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…
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The World Health Organization and Switzerland have officially sealed a renewed commitment to global and regional public health, formalizing their cooperation strategy for the 2024–2028 period. The formal agreement, which updates and extends a pioneering partnership, was officially concluded on March 4, 2025, at the Regional Office of the World Health Organization in Copenhagen, Denmark.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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THE HAGUE — Against a complex backdrop of ongoing geopolitical conflicts, escalating climate change impacts, and rising global health inequities, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of the Netherlands convened in The Hague on 10 April 2024 for their latest high-level Strategic Dialogue. The meeting marked a significant milestone in a longstanding and…
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GENEVA — Governments from around the world reached a consensus today to continue working on a proposed international pandemic agreement, committing to further refine the draft text ahead of the upcoming Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly, which is scheduled to commence on May 27, 2024. Delegates meeting at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva…
