World Health Organization

Girls in Mozambique with vaccination pass

Health Mozambique

19. November 2025

This Vaccine Milestone Is Giving Girls Powerful Protection

In Mozambique, nearly 3 million girls aged 12–18 have now received the HPV vaccine across all 11 provinces, marking a major step forward in cervical cancer prevention.

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Health Democratic Republic of Congo

6. November 2025

Final Ebola Patient Recovers, Marking Major Health Victory

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the last Ebola patient was discharged on 19 October 2025, just six weeks after the outbreak was declared, marking a decisive step toward officially ending the epidemic.

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Health Estonia

8. October 2025

These Health Measures Are Saving Countless Lives

Estonia’s health authorities have implemented effective measures that are significantly reducing deaths from non-communicable diseases — offering a clear blueprint for other nations.

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Health Germany

7. July 2025

Bold New Era for Pandemic Security

Only three years after its inauguration, the World Health Organization's Berlin Hub is already supporting over 150 countries in detecting and responding to health threats more effectively.

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Health Nepal

28. February 2024

Restrictions in Place for Trans-fatty Acids, for the Sake of Our Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) applauds Nepal's latest legislation that restricts trans-fatty acids in food.

Society

Miami, Florida, Vizcaya Metrorail Train Station, bilingual sign no smoking vaping

Society The World

5. February 2024

Happy Lungs: Global Drop in Tobacco Use

According to the latest estimates, there has been a steady decline in tobacco use all around the world, and efforts need to remain constant for the good of the world’s population.

Health

Flood victims being tested for Malaria in Malawi.

Health Cape Verde

27. January 2024

Cheers to the First Malaria-Free Success Story in the Region in 50 Years!

The World Health Organization has officially declared Cape Verde malaria-free, making it the third African country - second Sub-Saharan - with that status.

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Health Uganda

23. January 2023

Group Effort Pays Off: Ebola Came and Went, in Just Four Months

In September 2022, Ebola broke out in Uganda. Only four months later, the Ugandan government officially declared an end to the Ebola outbreak in the country.

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Health The World

18. October 2022

COVID-19 Pandemic: the Light at the End of the Tunnel

Should the strong policies and measures proposed by the World Health Organization be taken by governments around the world, the coronavirus pandemic could soon be eradicated, as could future pathogens with pandemic potential.

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Health Switzerland

12. April 2022

Autistic Children’s Caregivers Get the (Online!) Training They Need

The World Health Organization, in collaboration with the nongovernmental organization Autism Speaks, is launching an online version of its training program for caregivers of children with developmental delays and disabilities, including autism.