Health

Officials said global outbreaks are accelerating as millions of children remain underimmunized after years of disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Measles remains one of the most contagious respiratory viruses,said Dr Kate O’Brien, Director of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO. “One person can infect up to 18 others. Many people think that measles is not […]

Launching its report on World AIDS Day 2025, Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS responseUNAIDS said international aid had fallen sharply, with OECD projections showing external health financing could decline 30 to 40 percent in 2025 compared to 2023. The impact was immediate and severe, particularly in low- and middle-income countries heavily affected by HIV. “The

Today – amid a fragile ceasefire and the devastation of her country – she takes to the soccer field not only as a player, but also as a symbol of resilience and hope. For Farah, football is more than just a game: it’s a new beginning, a way to reclaim one’s identity and a bridge

Under the terms of the agreement, the price of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine will drop to $2.99 ​​per dose within a year – a reduction expected to save up to $90 million. These savings are expected to allow countries to obtain more than 30 million additional doses over the next five years. “Today’s announcement is a

The warning comes in a report from the United Nations’ World Health Organization (WHO) office in Europe, where AI is already helping doctors detect diseases, reduce administrative tasks and communicate with patients. Technology is reshaping the way care is delivered, data is interpreted and resources are allocated. “But Without clear strategies, data privacy, legal safeguards

As climate negotiations continue in the Amazon city of Belém, Brazil, governments, UN agencies and partners have adopted the Belém Health Action Plan, with a focus on addressing health care inequities. For updates on all UN actions and media coverage so far, go to our dedicated page here. A planet on the way to “intensive

So far, eight possible cases have been reported in the southern region of Ethiopia and laboratory tests are underway to determine the exact cause. Health workers are among those infected, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a tweet. What is viral hemorrhagic fever? Viral hemorrhagic fevers are a group of epidemic-prone diseases caused by

This Friday, on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, the UN highlights the impact of the disease on pregnancy, in line with this year’s global theme, managing diabetes “at all stages of life”. The organization also launched its first-ever global guidelines on how to manage diabetes before, during and after pregnancy. “These guidelines are grounded

Cases are on a downward trajectory for the first time since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. But a new report finds that while progress has been made in the global fight against the disease, funding gaps are undermining hard-won gains. Funding gap threatens progress “The reduction in the global burden of tuberculosis and progress in testing,

Warning that children’s sense of stability and security has been eroded by the collapse of key daily services, humanitarians insist young Gazans will need “sustained, long-term efforts to recover”. According to child safety partner assessments conducted in September and shared by the UN Office for Aid Coordination (OCHA), 93 percent demonstrated aggressive behavior and 90