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, cancer and...
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‘Matter of survival’: South Korean president urges public health cover for hair loss | South Korea
South Korean president Lee Jae Myung has instructed his government to consider extending public health insurance to cover hair-loss treatments,...
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Advancing health equity for people on the move
On International Migrants Day, WHO honours the stories of 304 million international migrants worldwide and calls for action to ensure...
Calming the mind and promoting global peace on World Meditation Day
For the second year, the UN is commemorating this ancient practice, which is proven to help improve personal well-being and mental health. “When...
Household air pollution
Key factsAround 2.1 billion people worldwide (around a quarter of the global population) cook using open fires or inefficient stoves...
Traditional medicine use is now a global reality: WHO
That’s according to Shyama Kuruvilla, director of WHO’s Global Traditional Medicine Centre, established in 2022 to tap into the potential...
Reaching 1.5 billion people with quality, affordable health services by 2030
Stronger health systems do more than save lives. They create jobs, boost economies, and open the door to new opportunities....
U.S. News & World Report Names 26 Intermountain Health Hospitals Best for Maternity Care
maternity-care-203435.jpg U.S. News & World Report has named 26 Intermountain Health hospitals to its 2026 Best...
Computational whole-body-exposome models for global precision brain health
Collaborators, G. B. D. F. Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022-2050: a forecasting analysis for the...
