Increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives, urges WHO 13 January 2026 Health Beverages like sugary drinks and alcohol are too accessible and cost too little in most of the world – ...

Sudan war leaves millions hungry and displaced as health system nears collapse UN agencies warn that nearly three years of sustained violence, restricted humanitarian access and shrinking funding have pushed Sudan into what they describe ...

A woman dies from cervical cancer every two minutes, UN says 2 January 2026 Health A flood of questions drowned Jeanette in thought after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Would she be unable to ...

Sudan civil war: Health system ‘on the verge of collapse’ The UN agency has revealed shocking figures related to attacks on healthcare facilities in Sudan, stressing that the country is recording the largest percentage of ...

Calming the mind and promoting global peace on World Meditation Day 19 December 2025 Health Meditation, which has its roots in religious, yogic and secular traditions from various civilisations, calls for living in the present ...

Can traditional medicine strengthen modern healthcare? An expert weighs in Exploring evidence-based uses of traditional medicine, like ginger to treat nausea, is one of the topics at the second World Health Organization (WHO) summit dedicated ...

World News in Brief: Progress on hunger in Asia-Pacific, key Gaza pipeline repaired, flu hits Europe hard The prevalence of undernourishment in the region declined to 6.4 per cent in 2024, down from seven per ...

New influenza variant is surging, but vaccination still our best bet: WHO Influenza and other respiratory viruses are surging, Dr Wenqing Zhang, Unit Head for Global Respiratory Threats at the Department of Epidemic and Pandemic ...

World News in Brief: Landmark disease and mental health declaration, Afghan hunger deepens, DR Congo refugee crisis The agreement marks the first time governments have committed to addressing chronic illnesses – such as heart disease, ...

WHO expert group reaffirms no link between vaccines and autism 11 December 2025 Health A World Health Organization (WHO) expert committee has again confirmed that there is no causal link between vaccines and autism spectrum ...