Every year on January 30, the world comes together to observe World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on global leaders, communities, and individuals to unite, act, and eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that affect over 1.5 billion people worldwide. NTDs are a […]

After nearly a century of relentless efforts, Georgia has achieved a monumental milestone: being certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). This impressive feat places Georgia alongside 45 countries and 1 territory that have successfully eliminated malaria. The WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, congratulated the people of Georgia […]

The World Bank, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have joined forces to strengthen Sudan’s ailing health system. A recent agreement worth US$82 million aims to enhance access to essential health services for over 8 million vulnerable individuals in Sudan. The country’s health system […]

In a significant milestone for global health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first diagnostic test for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. This test is crucial in safely administering WHO-recommended treatments to prevent relapse of Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria infection. Every year, malaria claims the lives of approximately […]