Nursing workforce grows, but inequities threaten global health goals
The global nursing workforce has grown from 27.9 million in 2018 to 29.8 million in 2023, but…
Health inequities are shortening lives by decades
A global report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that the underlying causes…
WHO issues new recommendations to end the rise in “medicalized” female genital mutilation and support survivors
Urgent measures are needed to curtail the rising “medicalization” of female genital mutilation (FGM) and…
WHO releases new guideline to prevent adolescent pregnancies and improve girls’ health
In a bid to tackle the leading cause of death globally among 15–19-year-old girls, the…
Countries are already experiencing significant health system disruptions – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) issues warning on health service disruptions reported in 70% of…
New WHO guidance calls for urgent transformation of mental health policies
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched new guidance to help all countries reform and…
Nearly 50 million people sign up call for clean air action for better health
In an unprecedented show of unity, more than 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, representatives…
Many pregnancy-related complications going undetected and untreated – WHO
New research sheds light on major causes of maternal deaths Haemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding…
WHO announces new collaborating centre on AI for health governance
The World Health Organization (WHO) today designated the Digital Ethics Centre at Delft University of…
WHO launches US$ 1.5 billion Health Emergency Appeal to tackle unprecedented global health crises
Conflict, climate change, epidemics, and displacement are converging to create an unparalleled global health crisis,…