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 […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) receives a staggering 100,000 signals every month, each one a potential warning sign of a looming health threat, outbreak, or pandemic. But how do scientists and WHO experts sift through these signals to identify the real dangers? Imagine a local hospital suddenly overflowing with patients, […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its annual recap of the year’s major milestones, achievements, and challenges in global health. 2024 was marked by significant progress in tackling long-standing health issues, as well as emerging concerns that require continued attention. Several WHO Member States achieved impressive milestones, including the […]