Framework urges countries to monitor preterm births, stillbirths and child deaths as heatwaves intensify, with 1.5 billion children exposed globally. By Bunmi…
Yemen Fighting, Fuel Shortages Threaten Water Supplies for 3 Million in Taiz, UNICEF Says
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More than 52,000 children screened for acute malnutrition as displacement, rising water costs and disease deepen humanitarian crisis By Bunmi Yekini Escalating…
INTERPOL and WHO Sign Pact to Tackle Fake Medicines, Organ Trafficking and Health-related Crime
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Agreement to link police and public health response to chemical, radioactive and biological incidents and mass gatherings By Bunmi Yekini INTERPOL and…
New five-year plan for Pandemic Intelligence Hub seeks to catch health threats before they become epidemics By Bunmi Yekini The World Health…
WHO says only 23% of its $97.7 million appeal is funded, as 37% of health facilities have stopped working By Bunmi Yekini …
Disorders such as pre-eclampsia kill an estimated 42,000 women a year; agency flags lack of drugs developed specifically for the condition By…
Influenza A viruses dominated most regions in early 2026, while WHO says vaccine updates remain essential as flu viruses evolve. By Bunmi…
UN meeting calls for sustained investment, global cooperation and equitable access to vaccines and other health tools as countries work to close…
New prequalification programme aims to improve access to safe contraceptives and AI-powered tuberculosis screening technologies, particularly in countries with weak regulatory systems….
New guidelines recommend longer-lasting implants, alternative emergency contraception as millions of women remain without access to family planning. By Bunmi Yekini The…
