NCD Prevention: A Smart Investment for Health
The WHO urges nations to invest in NCD prevention, highlighting its potential to save lives and generate substantial economic returns.
WHO Cuts Jobs and Restructures Operations
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is undertaking a major restructuring that includes over 1,000 job losses. It also involves relocating four key departments from its headquarters in Geneva. These changes are due to severe budget cuts following the United States’ decision to leave the agency…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this...
Global Health Crisis and the Threat to NTD Programmes
Uncover the Global Health Crisis caused by the loss of crucial medicines, risking a resurgence of neglected tropical diseases.
New TB Vaccine Initiatives by South Africa
South Africa prepares for a revolutionary new TB vaccine aimed at preventing tuberculosis in adolescents and adults by 2028.
Substandard Cancer Drugs in Africa Are A Serious Concern
An alarming investigation has revealed the prevalence of substandard cancer drugs in Africa, putting patients at risk with ineffective treatments.
Fears of Disease Outbreaks as Global Child Vaccination Rates Stall
Global childhood immunisation is faltering due to inequality, COVID-19, and misinformation, a new study in The Lancet warns. Millions of children are now at risk from preventable diseases like measles, threatening decades of public health progress. Researchers have issued a stark new warning. Global efforts to vaccinate children against deadly diseases are faltering, putting millions…...
Rise in Allergies Due to Climate Change Effects
The familiar misery of a runny nose, itchy eyes, and worsening asthma symptoms for hay fever sufferers is set to become even more pervasive, as experts warn of an “explosion” of allergies driven by a shifting climate. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has identified a clear link between climate change and altered patterns in pollen…...
Call for Radical Reform to Combat Health Crisis
The call for radical reform is more important than ever in light of foreign aid cuts and the shifting global health landscape.
Global Health: Understanding the WHO Pandemic Accord
Is the WHO Pandemic Accord a pathway to global health equity? Explore its significance in pandemic preparedness.
Universal health coverage urgently needed – Motsoaledi
South Africa's Health Minister calls for increased health financing, debt relief, and transparency to strengthen Universal Health Coverage.