By Bunmi Yekini World Health Organization (WHO) member states this week advanced negotiations on a new global system to govern the sharing…
By Bunmi Yekini Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming cheaper in many countries because of persistently low tax rates, worsening obesity,…
By Bunmi Yekini Sudan’s war reached its 1,000th day on Tuesday with more than 20 million people in need of health assistance…
By Bunmi Yekini The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday released updated recommendations on HIV clinical management, unveiling new guidance aimed at…
By Bunmi Yekini World Health Organization officials, ministers and health experts from more than 100 countries wrapped up a global summit on…
Only one in three countries has a national policy to address brain health, despite neurological conditions causing over 11 million deaths each…
WHO and EU Launch €8 Million Partnership to Drive Digital Health Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa
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The new agreement will expand the WHO Global Digital Health Certification Network, improving pandemic preparedness and health system resilience across the region….
WHO Prequalifies Gilead’s Lenacapavir as First Long-Acting Injectable for HIV Prevention
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Milestone marks first lenacapavir-based product prequalified under WHO’s new abridged pathway, enabling faster access to innovative HIV prevention options worldwide. By Bunmi…
New Global Guidelines Aim to Transform Postpartum Haemorrhage Care, Save Thousands of Mothers Worldwide
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WHO, FIGO, and ICM call for earlier detection, faster intervention, and stronger investment in maternal health systems to prevent preventable deaths from…
African Health Ministers Gather in Lusaka to Set Agenda for Stronger Systems and Resilient Communities
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By Bunmi Yekini African ministers of health on Monday opened the 75th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for…
