Central Africa at a crossroads amid rising tensions and instability

Central Africa at a crossroads amid rising tensions and instability

With violence worsening in both the Lake Chad Basin and the Great Lakes, the Security Council met on Monday to examine the threats confronting...
Stigmatised for being deaf: Zénabou's Story

Stigmatised for being deaf: Zénabou's Story

“I always had the painful experience of seeing the other children go to school with their rucksacks,” says 14-year-old Zénabou. “It was tormenting because...
WHO calls for urgent protection of Nasser Medical Complex and Al-Amal Hospital in the Gaza Strip

WHO calls for urgent protection of Nasser Medical Complex and Al-Amal...

WHO warns that the Gaza Strip’s health system is collapsing, with Nasser Medical Complex, the most important referral hospital left in Gaza, and Al-Amal...
‘Our worst held fears are being confirmed’: Dozens of bodies discovered in Libya mass graves

‘Our worst held fears are being confirmed’: Dozens of bodies discovered...

“Our worst held fears are being confirmed: dozens of bodies have been discovered at these sites, along with the discovery of suspected instruments of...
Five humanitarians killed in ‘horrendous’ attack on aid convoy in Sudan

Five humanitarians killed in ‘horrendous’ attack on aid convoy in Sudan

The World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) condemned the attack on the joint humanitarian convoy and reminded the international...
As displacement surges in South Sudan, regional humanitarian crisis deepens

As displacement surges in South Sudan, regional humanitarian crisis deepens

Violence between armed groups in Upper Nile state and other flashpoints has crippled essential services, triggered food insecurity and worsened disease outbreaks, including cholera...
Sudan: Rise in people fleeing to Chad as violence surges

Sudan: Rise in people fleeing to Chad as violence surges

Overall, some 1.2 million Sudanese have found shelter in eastern Chad, mostly after fleeing intensifying violence in their country. More than 844,000 crossed the border...
Deadly flooding in Nigeria displaces thousands

Deadly flooding in Nigeria displaces thousands

Nigerian officials estimate that over 500 people are still missing and presumed dead, according to news reports.Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, a former Nigerian Government...
WHO Director-General: Member States reaffirm commitment to WHO and global health at historic World Health Assembly

WHO Director-General: Member States reaffirm commitment to WHO and global health...

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the commitment shown by the Organization’s Member States which, during nearly two weeks of meetings, adopted historic...
Songs of hope rise from Gaza’s ruins

Songs of hope rise from Gaza’s ruins

Among them is Ahmed Abu Amsha, a music teacher who has become something of a humanitarian troubadour.Fleeting moments of joyLiving in a worn tent...
WHO outlines recommendations to protect infants against RSV – respiratory syncytial virus

WHO outlines recommendations to protect infants against RSV – respiratory syncytial...

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its first-ever position paper on immunization products to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – the...
WHO calls for urgent action to ban flavoured tobacco and nicotine products

WHO calls for urgent action to ban flavoured tobacco and nicotine...

On World No Tobacco Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) today launches a new publication and calls on governments to urgently ban all flavours...
WHO, Africa CDC and RKI expand implementation of a unique partnership to strengthen collaborative surveillance in Africa

WHO, Africa CDC and RKI expand implementation of a unique partnership...

The World Health Organization (WHO), Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and the governments of Canada and...
Sudan war exacerbates risk of cholera and malaria: UNICEF

Sudan war exacerbates risk of cholera and malaria: UNICEF

In a report released Wednesday, UNICEF highlighted the growing threat of cholera in the war-torn country, with more than 7,700 cases and 185 associated deaths...
Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 27 May 2025

Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 27 May 2025

The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly approved a decision to update the Global action plan (GAP) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), for discussion at next year’s...
Exponential rise in synthetic drug production and trafficking in the Golden Triangle

Exponential rise in synthetic drug production and trafficking in the Golden...

According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the production and trafficking of methamphetamine – an illegal synthetic stimulant – have risen...
Sudan conflict triggers regional health crisis, warns WHO

Sudan conflict triggers regional health crisis, warns WHO

“The ongoing conflict and displacement, in addition to fragile health infrastructure and limited access to affected populations, pose a risk of mass disease transmission,”...
Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 26 May 2025

Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 26 May 2025

Countries approve a landmark resolution for a lead-free future  Member states also acknowledged that exposure to hazardous chemicals and pollution contributes to over 9 million...
African Union and World Health Organization renew strategic partnership to drive impact and strengthen health systems in Africa

African Union and World Health Organization renew strategic partnership to drive...

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union (AU) Commission renewed their longstanding strategic partnership today with the signing of an updated Memorandum...
Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 24 May 2025

Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 24 May 2025

First-ever rare diseases resolution underscores equity and inclusion Member States today adopted a landmark resolution declaring rare diseases a global health priority in an effort...