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UAE Delegation Participates in the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva

The United Arab Emirates is participating in the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79), convened by the World Health Organization in Geneva from 18–23 May 2026. As the highest decisio...

WHO members adopt global resolution on bleeding disorder care

At the World Health Assembly (WHA), member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) unanimously adopted a resolution on Global Action to Advance Health Equity for People with...

WHO in “panic mode” as World Health Assembly kicks off

Today is first day of the World Health Organization’s 79th annual World Health Assembly, where delegates come together to set policies and priorities for global health. Essentially...

World Health Assembly adopts landmark strategy placing health at heart of economic policy

Malaysia to champion people‑centred health reforms, global aid access at 79th World Health Assembly, says Dzulkefly

PUTRAJAYA, May 18 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad is in Geneva to lead the country’s delegat...

Nothing About Us Without Us: A Call for Inclusive Health at the 79th World Health Assembly

At the 2026 World Health Assembly, Pearl Lüthy, Special Olympics Switzerland athlete and World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 Athlete Ambassador called on health care workers around...

Mahama to champion ‘health sovereignty’ at 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva

President John Dramani Mahama is expected to deliver a keynote address today at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, where he will push for stronger health sovereignty and sel...

Kazakhstan Breaks New Ground at World Health Assembly

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan has chaired Committee A of the World Health Assembly (WHA) for the first ti...

WHO annual meet starts amid Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks

WHO Member States establish joint process to support reforms of global health architecture

WHO honours six global health champions at World Health Assembly

According to WHO, recipients strengthened health systems, advanced disease control, and expanded healthcare access for vulnerable populations worldwide. The post WHO honours six gl...

Ebola declared a public health emergency, ahead of World Health Assembly starting today

The UN Health agency also clarified that the outbreak did not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency

WAHO: Stronger Regional Cooperation Vital to Safeguard West Africa’s Health

Michael Olugbode in Abuja  The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has marked its 39th anniversary with a bold declaration that the future of healthcare in the ECOWAS region hi...

World Health Assembly approves new global TB strategy beyond 2030

The agency said the strategy supported preparations for the 2028 United Nations High-Level Meeting on tuberculosis, sustaining political momentum beyond the 2030 Sustainable Develo...

Nations Unite on a Historic WHO Pandemic Agreement

On May 20, 2025, diplomats from around the world voted almost unanimously in favor of the world’s first legally binding WHO Pandemic Agreement, in response to one of the most glari...

WHO chief calls for urgent Ebola action and pandemic preparedness

The recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks demonstrate that the world is still vulnerable to rapidly spreading infectious diseases, Tedros Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health...

Ministry thanks nations’ offices for WHA support

Malaysia urges unhindered humanitarian aid access at World Health Assembly, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Malaysia has underscored the critical need to ensure unimpeded access to humanitarian assis...

WAHO Finalises Regional Benchmark for Health Sciences Training Institutions

The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), the specialised health institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has finalised a harmonised regional bench...

WHO Youth Council 2026–2028: Global Call for Youth Organizations to Shape International Health Policy

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially launched a global call for expressions of interest for the third term of the WHO Youth Council (2026–2028). This exciting opportu...

WHO emergency committee meets over Ebola outbreak

Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks sign of our 'dangerous' times — WHO

GENEVA, Switzerland — The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are only the latest crises in “dangerous and divisive” times, the World Health Organization chief said Monday. Openi...

WHO joins the Open Health Stack Software Foundation to advance open, standards-based digital health for all countries

Digital health systems in many countries have grown in a fragmented way. One programme for immunization, another for HIV, another for maternal health, each built separately, often...

Africa: Emergency Committee Recommendations Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Virus in DRCongo and Uganda

[WHO] Geneva -- On 17 May 2026, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 - Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the I...