Tag: #globalhealth

U.S. says it has completed WHO withdrawal, but legal fight looms over unpaid dues

Trump administration declares the U.S. has left the WHO, ending funding and participation, while WHO and legal experts dispute exit terms tied to arrears.

#who, #globalhealth, #uspolicy, #pandemicprep

WHO Extends Polio Global Health Emergency, Stops Short of Pandemic Label

WHO extended polio’s decade-long highest global health alert, citing ongoing spread risks, but said the virus does not meet the new “pandemic emergency” bar.

#polio, #who, #vaccines, #globalhealth, #publichealth

WHO seeks $1.015 billion for 2026 emergencies as funding gaps leave 53 million without basic care

WHO warns aid shortfalls shut 6,600 clinics in 2025, cutting off 53 million people, and seeks $1.015B to sustain 2026 emergency health care.

#who, #humanitarianaid, #globalhealth, #sudan, #gaza

U.S. Completes Withdrawal From WHO, Ending 78-Year Membership

The U.S. says it has finished leaving the World Health Organization, raising legal and funding questions and warnings about weakened global disease response.

#who, #publichealth, #pandemic, #globalhealth, #uspolicy

WHO Unveils Strategic Plan for Sustainable Coronavirus Threat Management

WHO launches a global strategy to integrate coronavirus threat management into national systems, enhancing pandemic resilience.

#who, #coronavirus, #pandemic, #healthsecurity, #globalhealth

U.S. and Kenya Sign $2.5 Billion Health Cooperation Framework

The U.S. and Kenya's new $2.5B health partnership shifts focus to direct government cooperation, impacting NGOs and raising data security concerns.

#uskenya, #globalhealth, #healthpolicy, #internationalrelations

WHO Unveils Strategic Plan for Coronavirus Threat Management 2025-2030

WHO releases a comprehensive 2025-2030 plan to advance sustainable management of coronavirus threats and expand global monitoring network CoViNet.

#WHO, #coronavirus, #COVID19, #healthcare, #globalhealth

Neurological Disorders: A Rising Global Health Crisis Affecting Millions

WHO report highlights urgent need for global strategies to tackle neurological disorders, impacting over 40% of the world population.

#neurologicaldisorders, #whoreport, #globalhealth, #brainhealth

World Health Summit 2025 to Tackle Global Health in Fragmenting World

Global experts gather in Berlin for World Health Summit 2025 addressing health challenges amid geopolitical tensions and economic disparities.

#globalhealth, #worldhealthsummit, #artificialintelligence, #climatechange

WHO Updates Essential Medicines List to Include New Cancer and Diabetes Treatments

WHO adds new cancer and diabetes medicines to its essential list, aiming to improve global health access.

#who, #essentialmedicines, #cancer, #diabetes, #globalhealth

US Withdraws from WHO and Rejects Global Health Amendments

US formally rejects WHO's health regulations amendments, citing sovereignty concerns, following withdrawal from WHO earlier this year.

#us, #who, #globalhealth, #publichealth

Historic WHO Pandemic Agreement Adopted Amid U.S. Withdrawal

WHO adopts first legally binding Pandemic Agreement, but U.S. absence raises collaboration concerns.

#worldhealthorganization, #pandemicagreement, #globalhealth, #uswithdrawal

WHO Faces Financial Crisis as U.S. Withdraws Funding, Jeopardizing Global Health Services

WHO's funding crisis after U.S. withdrawal threatens vital health programs globally, affecting over 70 countries.

#who, #fundingcrisis, #globalhealth, #uswithdrawal

WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Preparedness Agreement Without U.S. Participation

WHO members adopt a new pandemic preparedness agreement without U.S., focusing on global health collaboration and equity.

#who, #pandemic, #globalhealth, #worldnews, #trump

Novo Nordisk's $57 Million Pledge to WHO Amid US Funding Withdrawal

Novo Nordisk Foundation pledges $57M to WHO, aiding amid US funding withdrawal and WHO's revised budget plans.

#WHO, #funding, #healthcare, #globalhealth, #novonordisk