Gaza’s Health Ministry says nearly 20,000 patients—among them 4,000 cancer patients—are trapped without access to treatment as the closure of Rafah continues, with over 1,200 deaths recorded...
Health conditions in Gaza remain critical as the Israeli occupation, despite the ongoing so-called ceasefire, continues to undermine the provision of health services and access to care. Over recent...
Children in Somalia are facing a catastrophic hunger crisis after four consecutive failed rainy seasons completely exhausted food reserves in several regions with the next few months critical to...
Somalia is urging international donors to better align their support with national priorities following the conclusion of a health financing conference aimed at strengthening the country’s fragile...
Kuwait has successfully halted the active transmission of measles and rubella for 12 consecutive months, Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi said on Monday, citing confirmation from the World Health...
"We once asked the patient’s family to bring a light. They brought a mining lamp. That is how surgeries were sometimes done”.   Soghra Jafary, a nurse, has worked in Bazar Sokhta...
“Carl Skau from WFP and I have just returned from Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, where we spent the entire last week, and I am speaking to you with both hope and concern after...
The Fourth Arab Conference on Tobacco Control concluded its activities today (Sunday) in the city of Port Sudan, held under the slogan “Tobacco is the Enemy of the Future… Let Us Confront It...
Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met Sweden’s ambassador to Cairo Dag Juhlin on Sunday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector, including preparations...
To avoid being forced to suspend its operations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory on March 1, 2026, and following unreasonable demands to hand over personal information about our staff,...
When fighting intensified near her neighbourhood in Aleppo, in northern Syria, Fatima and her family had to run. Now eight months pregnant and sheltering in a makeshift camp, the mother of three said...
Afghan beliefs about mental health are influenced by collectivism, prioritizing family and community well-being over individual needs. Because mental health issues are often attributed to social or...
Zuhra (not her real name) was born and raised in Iran, although her family's origins trace back to Khost province. She had never set foot in Afghanistan until circumstances beyond her control led her...
The Government of the Republic of Iraq and UNRWA have signed a multi-year strategic partnership agreement, reinforcing support for Palestine Refugees at a critical time. The agreement was signed on...
The World Health Organization (WHO), with funding from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), today handed over a fleet of five fully equipped ambulances to the Ministry of...
An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India's West Bengal state has sparked concern in parts of Asia, with some tightening screening measures at airports. Thailand has started screening...
Ethiopia on Monday declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak in the country. Minister of Health Mekdes Daba said with no new case reported for 42 consecutive days, the country is now...
Healthy food in schools can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which released a new global guideline on evidence-based policies...
“When perpetrators are taken to court, that is important,” says Catherine Mootian, a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Kenya and director of AfyAfrica – an NGO working to...
As a founding member of the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States of America has contributed significantly to many of WHO’s greatest achievements, including the eradication of...
Mpox is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, following the Africa CDC’s decision to revoke this status, based on the recommendation of its Emergency Consultative Group....
The World Health Organization (WHO) Member States this week advanced their negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit‑Sharing (PABS) system in a resumed session of the Intergovernmental...
Conflict and displacement can disrupt financial well-being, relationships, sense of opportunity and connection, the ability to meet basic needs, and much more. Sexism, racism, other forms of...
Lately, 88-year-old Nireayo Wubet spends many of his days burying friends and family members. As he grieves, he worries about whether there will be anyone left to offer him a decent burial when the...
The World Health Organization (WHO) Member States this week advanced their negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit‑Sharing (PABS) system in a resumed session of the Intergovernmental...
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance today announced a series of new partnerships with leading global businesses, brands and philanthropic organisations aimed at accelerating innovation and expanding access to...
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) welcomed a new US$15 million commitment from Alwaleed Philanthropies Global today, announced by Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation, and HRH...
Every two minutes, a woman dies from complications of pregnancy or childbirth. Most of these deaths would be preventable with timely care. Timely care, however, can be difficult...
The Gates Foundation and OpenAI announced a $50 million “pilot” on Wednesday to “advance AI capabilities for health” in Africa. Horizon 1000 promises “funding, technology, and technical...