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WHO hosts the second Global Summit to advance evidence, integration and innovation for traditional medicine

January 2, 2026 Global AuthorHealth News0 comment

The World Health Organization (WHO)’s Second Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organized with the Government of India, opens today, bringing together government ministers, scientists, Indigenous leaders, and practitioners from more than 100 countries. The Summit is expected to announce major scientific initiatives and new commitments aimed at advancing the implementation of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034, centred… Read More

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WHO Global Summit charts a bold future for traditional medicine

December 23, 2025 Global AuthorHealth News0 comment

The second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organized with the Government of India, concluded today in New Delhi, marking a major milestone for global health as it drew over 16 000 online registrations and brought together 800 delegates from more than 100 countries, including ministers from over 20 nations. Combined with a strong line up of 160 speakers, the global traditional medicine community shared insights on how traditional… Read More

World News in Brief: Landmark disease and mental health declaration, Afghan hunger deepens, DR Congo refugee crisis

December 16, 2025 Global Author0 comment

World leaders meeting at the UN General Assembly have adopted a historic global declaration to tackle noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions together, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Tuesday. Read More

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Some home health remedies still working in modern era

December 4, 2025December 4, 2025 Global Authorhome health remedies

By Janet Karim “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in His eyes, if you pay attention to His commands and keep all His statutes, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD who heals you.” –Exodus 15:26… Read More

Syria’s future under threat from acute funding shortages

November 4, 2025 Global Author

Hopes for a peaceful future in post-war Syria are at risk as funding for basic services dries up, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. Read More

On World Breastfeeding Week, countries urged to invest in health systems and support breastfeeding mothers

September 26, 2025 Global AuthorHealth News

Strengthening health systems to support breastfeeding is not just a health imperative, it is a moral and economic imperative. WHO and UNICEF remain committed to supporting countries to build resilient health systems that leave no mother or child behind.Source WHO Read More

Mental health takes centre stage at the General Assembly

September 25, 2025 Global AuthorHealthy News

For the first time, mental health is the focus of an official meeting of the General Assembly on Thursday, with world leaders expected to agree on a set of principles designed to drive global action to help alleviate the symptoms of those living with a complex variety of disorders. Read More

Cholera kills more people for second consecutive year, while prevention and treatment available

September 21, 2025 Global AuthorHealth News

The global cholera statistics for 2024, shows an increase in both the number of people who fell sick and died from the disease. Reported cholera cases rose by 5% and deaths by 50% in 2024 compared to 2023, with more than 6000 people dying from a disease that is both preventable and treatable.Source WHO Read More

World News in Brief: Migrant medics mean shortages at home, UN names top innovators, Nigeria rights update, sunscreen an ‘essential medicine’

September 17, 2025 Global AuthorHealthy News

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on Wednesday that southern and eastern European countries are losing large numbers of doctors and nurses who are leaving to work abroad. Read More

World News in Brief: Pandemic treaty update, DR Congo Ebola response, more casualties in Ukraine

September 15, 2025 Global AuthorHealthy News

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) called on Monday for countries to overcome the remaining obstacles to concluding the global pandemic treaty. Read More

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