Health

U.N. agencies warn that nearly three years of sustained violence, restricted humanitarian access and dwindling funding have pushed Sudan into what they describe as the world’s largest humanitarian emergency. An estimated 33.7 million people, or around two-thirds of the population, are expected to need humanitarian assistance in 2026. More than 20 million people now require […]

“I felt betrayed by my body,” she told the World Health Organization (WHO) as part of an initiative to eliminate the disease. Cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer among women, took Jeanette’s life a year after her diagnosis. Every January is Cancer Awareness Month. WHO emphasizes that the disease is both preventable and curable.

Although funding cuts, conflict and climate shocks have strained health systems around the world – disrupting essential services in many countries – governments and partners have nevertheless made notable progress in disease control, prevention and preparedness. According to the UN health agency, the picture of progress and pressures is mixed. Looking ahead to 2025 highlights

Although COVID-19 no longer causes the widespread disruptions seen during the global health emergency, the virus continues to hospitalize and kill people in Europe and neighboring regions. Studies by the WHO Regional Office for Europe confirm that people who receive timely booster doses are much less likely to develop severe illness, require intensive care or

The UN agency has revealed shocking figures linked to attacks on health facilities in Sudan, highlighting that the country records the highest percentage of deaths in the world linked to attacks on the health sector, in blatant violation of international humanitarian law. In a conversation with Abdelmonem Makki from PK Press ClubShible Sahbani, WHO Representative

For the second year, the UN is commemorating this ancient practice, which is proven to help improve personal well-being and mental health. “When attention deficit is so great, meditation is absolutely essential,” Indian spiritual leader Gurudev Ravi Shankar said Friday at an event at UN headquarters to mark World Meditation Day. “Nearly 500 universities around

Exploring evidence-based uses of traditional medicine, such as ginger to treat nausea, is one of the topics of the second World Health Organization (WHO) Summit on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM), taking place this week in India. While most WHO member states report that 40 to 90 percent of their populations use traditional medicine,

This agreement marks the first time that governments have committed to tackling chronic diseases – such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes – alongside mental health, recognizing their growing impact on lives and economies around the world. Clear objectives for 2030 Noncommunicable diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide, while mental health problems

The prevalence of undernourishment in the region fell to 6.4 percent in 2024, from 7 percent in 2023, marking a significant improvement, according to the report. This progress translates into 25 million people escaping hunger in just one year. Progress is uneven, however, with nearly 80 percent of people living in South Asia at risk.

According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), more than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7, 2023, when Palestinian armed groups attacked communities in southern Israel, triggering a large-scale military attack on the enclave. The OHCHR said 94 percent of Gaza’s hospitals were damaged or destroyed, leaving