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WHO Launches $1 Billion Global Appeal

The World Health Organization (WHO) requests $1 billion for its 2026 global appeal to provide essential healthcare to 250 million people in humanitarian crises.

4 in 10 Cancer Cases Are Preventable

A new global analysis by the WHO and IARC reveals that 40% of cancer cases are preventable. Discover the top 30 risk factors, from tobacco to infectious diseases

Mental Health is Key to Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases

WHO warns that neglected tropical diseases cause hidden mental suffering. Learn how new health guides aim to end stigma for 1 billion people worldwide

Traditional Medicine: A Vital Health Resource for Millions Worldwide

WHO reports 40-90% of populations use traditional medicine. The 2025 Global Summit in New Delhi aims to boost evidence-based integrative health and collaboration worldwide.

Measles Deaths Down 88% Since 2000, But 95,000 Died in 2024

Global measles deaths fell 88% since 2000, saving 59M lives, yet 95K died in 2024 as outbreaks triple. WHO urges 95% vaccination coverage to stop resurgence.

Landmark Global Guidelines on Infertility Care

WHO releases first-ever global guideline with 40 recommendations to prevent, diagnose, treat infertility affecting 1 in 6 people, urging affordable access.

Global Handwashing Day Marks a New Era in Community Hygiene

Global Handwashing Day highlights the crucial role of clean hands in saving lives, protecting health, and promoting community well-being across societies. To...

Urgent Global Action Needed as Neurological Disorders Affect Over 3 Billion...

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that more than three billion people worldwide suffer from neurological conditions. These conditions contribute to over...

Just $3 Per Person Could Save Millions of Lives

A new report from the World Health Organization reveals that investing only $3 per person annually against noncommunicable diseases could deliver enormous...

WHO Calls for Global Action to Break Stigma and Prevent Suicide

Every year, more than 720,000 people around the world die by suicide, with many more attempting it. Marking World Suicide Prevention Day...