Ahead of World Malaria Day on 25 April, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a significant step forward in the fight against malaria with the prequalification of the first …
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WHO certifies the Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn a landmark achievement for Caribbean public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates The Bahamas for becoming the latest Caribbean nation to be certified as having eliminated the mother-to-child …
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On Tuesday, 14 April 2026, Zanzibar marked a major milestone in advancing students’ health and well-being as UNESCO, in partnership with WHO, the Ministry of Education & Vocational Training, and …
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After three years of conflict, Sudan faces a deeper health crisis
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThree years of war in Sudan have created the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis, with devastating consequences for people’s health. While the situation is improving in some states, the …
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First-ever WHO Forum unites 800+ Collaborating Centres for stronger scientific collaboration
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe World Health Organization (WHO) has convened the historic first Global Forum of Collaborating Centres—one of the world’s largest and most diverse public health networks—bringing together representatives from over 800 …
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WHO calls for action: “Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health Day
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health, under the World …
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WHO Member States agree to extend negotiations on key annex to the Pandemic Agreement
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWorld Health Organization (WHO) Member States have agreed to extend negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement, with discussions to resume in …
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Cambodia, Japan and WFP launch fortified rice initiative to improve nutrition of factory workers
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauPHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia and with financial support from the Government of Japan, today launched …
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On World TB Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate action to end tuberculosis (TB) and expand access to lifesaving services by using new innovations such …
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Chile becomes the first country in the Americas to be verified by WHO for the elimination of leprosy
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe World Health Organization (WHO), together with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), congratulates Chile for becoming the first country in the Americas – and the second globally – to …