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WHO calls for urgent action as new cancer cases are projected to nearly double by 2050

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Millions of people are facing physical, emotional and financial toll of cancer, a disease that claims more than 26 000 lives every day, according to a report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). With an estimated 20.6 million new cases and close to 10 million deaths annually, cancer remains the second leading cause of death globally, after cardiovascular… Read More
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El Salvador validated by WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated El Salvador as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma is the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness. “I congratulate El Salvador on this remarkable achievement. It is a testament to the power of political commitment, strategic investment, and community engagement,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, “El Salvador’s success… Read More
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DR Congo: Ebola outbreak still expanding, WHO sees signs of stabilization

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Key points Fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded.  No approved vaccine or treatment exists.  Violent instability hampering disease surveillance and care.  Early detection remains critical to saving lives. “The outbreak has been reported in five provinces, but the province of Ituri remains the epicentre of the outbreak, accounting for more than 90 per cent of cases and also 80 per cent… Read More
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Global childhood immunization coverage inches forward despite conflict and hesitancy – UNICEF, WHO

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In 2025, 90% of infants globally – or nearly 116 million – received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine, and 85% – or 110 million – completed the full three-dose series, according to the annual WHO-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC) released today.   While both indicators rose by one percentage point from the… Read More
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New WHO guidelines: up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today released updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, providing countries with evidence-based recommendations to help prevent or delay the onset of dementia across the life course. Dementia is a condition caused by brain diseases and affects memory, thinking and the ability to function. More than 57 million people live with… Read More
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WHO Member States continue negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing Annex

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WHO Member States have advanced negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex, a central component of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, while agreeing that continued discussions are needed to finalize a framework that supports a faster, more effective and equitable response to future pandemics. The seventh meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the Pandemic Agreement concluded… Read More
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Road deaths fall by 21% globally but stronger action is needed to save lives

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Despite the addition of more than one billion motor-vehicles to the world’s roads, road traffic deaths declined by 21% between 2011 and 2025, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO). The world has experienced profound changes in road traffic during this time with the emergence of new modes of transport and a sharp rise in motorcycle… Read More
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A former Ferrari boss has a blunt message: Your commute is more dangerous than his old job

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“When I started as a boy, it was very, very dangerous,” he says. “People were not surprised if somebody got killed in a racing car.” That world no longer exists. Decades of engineering, regulation and relentless safety work have made a 200mph pile‑up survivable. “Everybody now would be surprised if somebody would be injured in a racing car,” Mr. Todt… Read More
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New guidance offers hope for reducing the global toll of dementia

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More than 57 million people worldwide are living with dementia, with nearly 10 million new cases diagnosed each year. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for an estimated 60 to 70 per cent of all dementia cases. Although there is no cure for the debilitating and irreversible brain condition, WHO said growing scientific evidence shows that many risk factors can be reduced through… Read More
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Childhood vaccination rate increases slightly, but millions remain unprotected

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The annual WHO-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage reveal 90 per cent of infants worldwide received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine last year, while 85 per cent completed the recommended three-dose series.  Although both figures increased by one percentage point from 2024, global vaccination coverage remains below pre-pandemic levels.  Missing lifesaving vaccines  An estimated 13.5 million children received no vaccines at all during their first… Read More
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