The Egyptian government has severely undermined the rights to education and health care by failing to allocate sufficient spending, falling short of constitutional obligations and international ...

Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus, closely related to Ebola. WHO warns of its high lethality and has ...

EDUCATION remains one of the most powerful tools for social transformation, economic growth, and the promotion of gender ...

Globally, more than 1 billion people currently live with obesity. The World Health Organization on Monday released new guidance on GLP-1 medications for adults with obesity, recommending their ...

President Donald Trump’s deep cuts to foreign aid and plans to quit the UN body that coordinates efforts to combat disease are already splintering a global approach to public health strained by a once ...

GENEVA, May 19 (Reuters) - Members of the World Health Organization voted emphatically in favour of a potentially groundbreaking global treaty on improving pandemic preparedness at the World Health ...

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization has reduced its management team by half and will have to scale back operations, its director-general said on Wednesday, four months after the ...

May 8, 2025 – Today, TIME reveals the second annual TIME100 Health list recognizing the 100 most influential individuals in health. The 2025 TIME100 Health list includes Princess of Wales Kate ...

Reuters' reporting comes as the Trump administration continues adopting protectionist trade policies and intensifies its efforts to drastically reduce government spending. President Donald Trump has ...

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2025—A new World Bank-financed investment will enhance mobility and accessibility in Tanzania’s capital, Dodoma, unlocking economic opportunities and creating over 10,000 new ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...