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September 27, 2026· Pediatric Research

Global Mobilization Marks World Health Day 2025 as UN Agencies Warn Against Threats to Maternal and Newborn Care

GENEVA — Marking its 77th anniversary on April 7, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO), alongside Member States, international partners, and civil society organizations, launched an unprecedented wave of global advocacy for World Health Day. Dedicated this year to the theme "Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures," the worldwide mobilization brought together more than 100 WHO country…

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September 26, 2026· Mental Health and Psychology

Behind the Cinderblock Walls: An Undercover Investigation into the World of Primate Labs

For the vast majority of the public, the inner workings of a research laboratory remain a complete mystery. While the medical and scientific communities often frame animal research as a necessary, albeit complex, pillar of modern progress, the day-to-day reality of the facilities where this work occurs is rarely glimpsed by the outside world. It…

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September 23, 2026· Behavioral Health

The Pitfalls of Manifestation Culture: Why Positive Fantasies May Undermine Real-World Success

Imagine you have a high-stakes job interview coming up, and you know you need to prepare. Instead of diving into your resume, researching the company, or practicing answers to difficult questions, you spend twenty minutes vividly imagining yourself walking into the office looking immaculate, captivating everyone you speak to, and immediately securing the position. The…

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September 23, 2026· Pediatric Research

World Health Organization and Spanish Ministry of Health Strengthen Strategic Partnership on Global Health Priorities

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently welcomed Mr. Javier Padilla Bernáldez, Spain’s Secretary of State for Health, alongside a high-level delegation, for a two-day strategic engagement at WHO headquarters. Held on April 23 and 24, 2024, the high-level meetings focused on deepening collaboration across a broad spectrum of pressing global health priorities, ranging from universal…

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September 22, 2026· Pediatric Healthcare

WHO Member States Renew Commitment to Landmark Pandemic Accord Ahead of World Health Assembly

Governments from across the globe have reached a pivotal consensus to intensify negotiations on a proposed international pandemic agreement, signaling a renewed determination to codify a collective defense against future health emergencies. Meeting at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, representatives agreed to continue refining the draft treaty through a series of hybrid…

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September 21, 2026· Pediatric Research

France Bolsters Global Health Security with €24 Million Contribution to the World Health Organization

GENEVA – In a significant boost to international public health and humanitarian response efforts, the Government of France has committed €24 million to the World Health Organization (WHO). The formal partnership was sealed on the afternoon of October 17, 2024, during a high-level signing ceremony held at the WHO headquarters in Geneva. His Excellency Mr…

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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 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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