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U.S. Set to Exit World Health Organization, Drawing Global Concern
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The United States is set to formally withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday, a move that has triggered strong warnings from global health and legal experts, according to Reuters. President Donald Trump announced the decision on the first day of his second term in 2025 through an executive order. Although, under…
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The Numbers Behind Malaria’s Resurgence Tell a Story of Conflict, Climate and Inequality
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Once again, the World Malaria Report published annually by the World Health Organization has provided an assessment of global progress in malaria control and elimination. Drawing on 2024 data from 80 malaria-endemic countries, the latest report has tracked trends in malaria, evaluating progress towards the targets set under the WHO Global Technical Strategy for…
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WHO Calls for Higher Taxes on Sugary Drinks and Alcohol in New Global Health Push
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to raise taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco, warning that low prices are fuelling preventable diseases and placing growing strain on health systems. The call came during a global WHO press briefing marking the launch of new reports on the use of health taxes, which…
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Sudan: 1000 days of war deepen the world’s worst health and humanitarian crisis
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Geneva, Cairo, Port Sudan – The conflict in Sudan reaches its 1000th day, with over 20 million people requiring health assistance and 21 million desperately needing food. Nearly three years of continuous violence, severe access constraints, and reduced funding have turned Sudan into the worst humanitarian crisis globally. An estimated 33.7 million people will…