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Two-thirds of world hunger is concentrated in 10 conflict-affected countries

The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises, released Friday by an alliance of United Nations agencies, the European Union (EU) and partners, reveals that 266 million people in 47 countries experienced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2025 – almost a quarter of the population analyzed and almost double the share recorded in 2016. […]

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Long working hours, stress and harassment cause hundreds of thousands of premature deaths, according to the United Nations employment agency.

The way jobs are designed, organized and managed has a major effect on the health and safety of workers and, according to the study: The psychosocial work environment: global developments and avenues of action – the impact is increasing and manifests itself in increased rates of cardiovascular disease and mental disorders, including suicide.. The report’s

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WHO says billions of people will see health gains in 2025 despite budget cuts

“THE 2025 results report shows that with the support of WHO and its partners, countries have delivered tangible benefits to millions of people,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “At the same time, these gains cannot be taken for granted“. The report, released ahead of the World Health Assembly next month, finds progress on three

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Extreme heat puts global food systems on the brink, UN agencies warn

The joint report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reveals that extreme heat already causes the loss of half a trillion work hours each year, and the impacts are expected to intensify as temperatures rise. “Extreme heat increasingly defines the conditions under which agri-food systems operate,” said WMO

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World news in brief: AI diagnostics, humanitarian deal for DRC, allegations of rights violations in Belarus and Ukraine, children bear the greatest burden

According to the joint report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union, 74% of countries in the bloc use AI tools for medical imaging, disease detection and to assist in clinical decision-making. The study also found that 63% of EU countries offer a chatbot service for patients, as part of health systems’

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Africa: Nearly 20 million deaths from measles avoided since 2000

The findings are part of the first-ever detailed analysis of vaccination targets in Africa, released on Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. It also documents progress and challenges in expanding immunization coverage against a wide range of vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as ongoing efforts to achieve the goals of

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Lebanon: health system overwhelmed after “horrible” day of Israeli strikes

The WHO Representative in Lebanon, Dr Abdinasir Abubakar, spoke with PK Press Club of Beirut and declared that Wednesday marked “one of the deadliest days of the current escalation of violence” in the country. In just a few minutes, multiple strikes hit densely populated areas, including the capital Beirut, in the middle of a workday.

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From diagnostic error to medical prejudice: why women live longer but not better

Across the world, UN data shows that women are even less likely to be taken seriously, accurately diagnosed or treated appropriately. From diagnostic errors to entrenched medical biases, gaps in healthcare systems continue to impact women’s health, safety and quality of life. Although health care is a fundamental human right, it is still not guaranteed

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“We saw them die before our eyes”: Sudanese health workers helpless in the face of drug shortages

“We had to watch two of the babies die before our eyes,” said Dr. Hasan Babikir, describing the deaths of premature triplets who he was unable to treat due to lack of intensive care beds. As tens of thousands of people, many in urgent need of health care, flee the violence ravaging South Kordofan, health

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“Truly transformative” new diagnostic tools can help end TB

Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that most commonly affects the lungs. Every day, more than 3,300 people die from the disease, with Southeast Asia accounting for the largest share of the disease. almost 40 percent of deaths. However, it is both preventable and treatable, including using the antibiotic rifampicin. The WHO has released new testing

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