Ebola Response Hampered by Insurgent Activity in DRC
An Ebola outbreak in the DRC is a global emergency, with insurgent activity significantly impeding containment efforts and increasing risk.
19 May 2026
Algeria Eradicates Blinding Disease, WHO Confirms
Algeria has been validated by WHO for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, following a December 2025 dossier and 2022 surveys.
29 Apr 2026
WHO Finalizes 2026-27 Northern Hemisphere Flu Vaccine Strains
WHO flu vaccine guidance for 2026-2027 North cites new A(H3N2) variant, low influenza B, and 25 zoonotic cases since Sept 2025.
28 Apr 2026
Hepatitis Targets Missed Despite Progress
Hepatitis targets are at risk: since 2015, new hepatitis B infections fell 32% and hepatitis C deaths 12%, but 2024 toll stayed high.
28 Apr 2026
Half of Blind Patients Lack Cataract Surgery Access
Cataract surgery access remains out of reach for nearly half of people blinded by cataracts, with the biggest gap in Africa and lower access for women.
28 Apr 2026
US Ties Health Aid to Zambia's Mineral Access
The US has linked Zambia health funding to wider mineral access, with an April 30 deadline, as HIV prevention and testing services decline.
27 Apr 2026
New Malaria Tools Get WHO Nod for Infant Protection
WHO prequalified a first malaria treatment for 2-5 kg infants and three pf-LDH rapid tests, as 2024 cases rose to 282 million.
26 Apr 2026
WHO: Funding Cuts Threaten 2025 Health Progress
WHO said 2025 saw health gains across GPW13 targets, but funding cuts left many indicators unmet and progress off track for 2030 goals.
24 Apr 2026
Global vaccination drive reaches 18.3 million children
Global vaccination drive delivered over 100 million doses, reaching 18.3 million children in 36 countries as implementation ended in March 2026.
24 Apr 2026
WHO Endorses Rapid TB Tests for Global Health
WHO backs new TB diagnostics, recommending portable point-of-care tests, tongue swabs, and pooling to cut costs and speed results within an hour.
23 Apr 2026
Chile Eradicates Leprosy, WHO Confirms
Chile wins WHO verification for leprosy elimination after a 2025 expert review, citing no locally acquired cases since 1993.
19 Apr 2026
Health Policies Strain Global Migration Systems
Global health policies increasingly include refugees and migrants, but a report cites gaps in data collection (37%) and emergency plans (42%).
16 Apr 2026
Science Takes Center Stage for World Health Day 2026
WHO launches a year-long World Health Day 2026 campaign urging science-led cooperation, citing major mortality declines and rising risks.
14 Apr 2026
Child Mortality Decline Stalls Globally Since 2015
Global child mortality decline has slowed since 2015; 4.9 million under-five deaths occurred in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns.
14 Apr 2026
Global Health: WHO, France Boost Joint Initiatives
WHO and France unveiled One Health actions, including a new global network, extended OHHLEP mandate, and 2030 rabies goal.
12 Apr 2026
Global Forum Boosts Science Partnerships
WHO’s first Collaborating Centres forum gathered 800+ institutions from 80+ countries to boost scientific cooperation and pandemic readiness.
11 Apr 2026
