World Health News
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New agreement promotes drug-free sport, supports public health
The UN health agency, WHO, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have…
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Ban smoking and vaping in schools worldwide urges WHO
Young people continue to be “relentlessly” targeted with tobacco and nicotine products,…
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New global action pledge to end TB by 2030
Applause rang out in one of the main conference rooms at UN…
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World News in Brief: Peace day, high seas treaty, Palestinian displacement rises, polio in Ukraine
Peace requires strong mobilization for human rights, sustainable development and the environment,…
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Healthcare: Lack of universal coverage, ‘human rights tragedy on a massive scale’
World leaders on Thursday agreed to boost efforts to provide universal health…
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Health chief hails ‘historic milestone’ in race to avert next pandemic
UN Member States on Wednesday pledged to prevent a repeat of the…
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Global leaders discuss healthier future for all: Top 5 fast facts
Some 4.5 billion people, more than half the global population, do not have…
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‘Radical reorientation’ needed as half of humanity lacks basic health coverage
Over 4.5 billion people worldwide lack coverage for essential health services the…
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UNGA78: UN chief brushes off absence of key leaders, says nations must deliver on climate and development promises
With several high-profile world leaders opting out of the UN General Assembly’s…
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Rights expert appeals for action to tackle elder abuse
A UN-appointed human rights expert on Friday called for urgent action and…
