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First-ever WHO Forum unites 800+ Collaborating Centres for stronger scientific collaboration

The World Health Organization (WHO) has convened the historic first Global Forum of Collaborating Centres—one of the world's largest and most diverse public health networks—bringin...

Early outbreak detection minimizes impact, says WHO

Scientists have stressed the importance of detecting outbreaks early to reduce the chance of contamination spreading and becoming a wider threat to public health.Comments were made...

Not enough progress on foodborne disease, says WHO

Country capacity for surveillance of foodborne diseases has improved slightly but remains off target, according to WHO.The World Health Organization (WHO) provided an update on pro...

WHO calls for action: “Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health,...

Africa: WHO Calls for Action - 'Together for Health. Stand With Science.' to Mark World Health Day

[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better h...

IMRF collaborates with the World Health Organisation (WHO)

W.H.O. Claims 'Global Health Financing Emergency' in Report Revealing Major Progress

World Health Organization (W.H.O.) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the world is facing a "global health financing emergency" in the latest edition of the agency's Worl...

W.H.O. Claims 'Global Health Financing Emergency' in Report Revealing Major Progress

World Health Organization (W.H.O.) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the world is facing a "global health financing emergency" in the latest edition of the agency's Worl...

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

WHO warns about attacks on Iran health facilities, regional threat

"Multiple attacks on health have been reported in the Iranian capital, Tehran," World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote on X.

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

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...

WHO responds to hantavirus cases on Atlantic cruise ship

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday it is working with countries and cruise ship operators to respond to cases of hantavirus infection identified on a vessel in the...

WCC to participate in 79th World Health Assembly

[World Council of Churches] The World Council of Churches’ Commission of the Churches on Health and Healing will send a five-person delegation to participate in the 79th World Heal...

WHO annual meet starts amid Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks

World Health Organization raises Ebola risk in Congo to ‘very high’

GENEVA >>The head of the World Health Organization warned today that Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo are escalating rapidly and now pose a “very high” ri...

World Health Day: WHO calls for science-driven action amid rising global health threats

World Health Day is observed annually on 7 April to commemorate WHO’s founding in 1948, and the theme for this year is “Together for health. Stand with science.” Th...

WHO urges action ahead of estimates release

Updated foodborne illness estimates will be published in June

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...

'We’re with you': WHO chief rushes to Congo as Ebola outbreak worsens

The WHO chief is urging greater international backing to combat a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the DRC, highlighting delays and community mistrust as major hurdles. He stre...

Africa: WHO and France Shift One Health Vision to Action With New High-Impact Initiatives

[WHO] On World Health Day, global leaders gathered in France for a milestone "One Health Summit", where the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners announced a new wave of con...

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...

W.H.O. Answers Iran's Call to Meddle in Conflict with U.S.: 'Peace Is the Best Medicine'

World Health Organization (W.H.O.) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus issued multiple statements over the past week weighing in on the conflict in Iran, warning that Americ...

WHO issues bombshell Ebola outbreak update as it makes horror admission

The Director General of the World Health Organization has provided a crucial update.