WHO member states agree on $6.83 billion funding for 2 years; most ambitious yet
Historic 20% increase in assessed contributions after deliberations at 75th World Health Assembly
Health for all: WHO launches first-ever roadmap to link health with sustainable economic growth
WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All launches report at 76th World Health Assembly
Mental illness in fathers may increase the risk of preterm birth — new research
Stress-related disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, were associated with the highest risk of preterm birth
World Health Assembly: WHO to develop surveillance systems, robust database to track chemicals that impact health
Report on impact of the linkages between chemicals, pollution, waste and human health to be submitted before 6th UNEA next year
New replenishment mechanism to make WHO funding flexible welcomed at World Health Assembly
Sustainable Development Goals should also discuss adolescent health, says a report presented at the World Health Assembly
AMR Awareness Week: Tackling antimicrobial resistance is a critical global function
There are many advantages to using a global functions framework rather than just the narrow public goods framework
World Health Assembly approves draft resolution on health action plan for indigenous people
Global plan should focus on reproductive, maternal and adolescent health, resolution highlights
State of Health: Acute shortage of doctors, lab technicians, radiographers in India’s rural health centres
India needs at least 36% more community health centres
World Health Assembly adopts resolution to prevent drowning
First-of-its-kind alliance, global status report to asses worldwide impact
Half the global population not fully covered by essential health services: Report
Two billion people experienced financial hardship due to out-of-pocket (OOP) spending on health in 2019
Simply Put: Child wasting in India
How India’s COVID lockdowns impacted menstrual health
Limited access to period products during India’s COVID lockdowns highlighted how far public health initiatives have to go when it comes to …
Kenya: Ruto proposes insurance reforms for universal health coverage; evokes mixed responses
The proposal will replace the current contribution system with a flat rate of 2.75 per cent of contributors’ gross salary
Iraq eliminates trachoma as a public health problem
Becomes 50th country globally to eliminate at least one neglected tropical disease
COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health signed by 123 nations, $1 billion in financing announced
Declaration will only be considered a success if health comes to the front and centre while discussing fossil fuels or financing, experts tell DTE
COP28 Declaration on climate change and health a landmark move
This first ever move to commit action and finance to combat the health impact of climate change can empower and accelerate mitigation and …
Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis
Nineteen countries have been able to eliminate the disease, according to WHO
What India can do to strengthen community-based foster care for children in need of nurturing
Lack of awareness involving village-level child protection committees, non-availability of frontline workers dedicated to child protection …
India has ignored infertility for too long
India has a history of coercive family planning which ignored infertility. A shift in focus will help women’s health.
When a drug giant ties up with a non-profit
J&J’s pact with Stop TB Partnership to supply generic versions of bedaquiline promises hope, but falls short in many ways
Ethiopia’s flagship health project considers behavioural change, prevention to address NCDs among women, children
Africa CDC eager to extract lessons from the project and extend them to other AU member states
Boost to pharma production: Africa inches closer to setting up own drug regulator as member states ratify treaty
Agency will ensure drug manufacturers get approval from all African Union member states without a lengthy bureaucratic process
G20 health ministers prioritise, commit to tackling AMR with One Health approach
The ministers also recognised the need for developing novel antimicrobials
Mental disorders 10 times more likely following detention among asylum-seeking children: Report
The WHO estimates that one in five people in conflict-affected areas may experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia
Africa reported 30% of global acute public health events in last 2 decades: WHO
Infections were main cause for public health emergencies in last 2 decades; Climate-led natural disasters fuelling acute public health events