Public transport is now free in Geneva, as a way to combat a spike in ozone pollution. This is the first initiative of its kind in the Swiss city which began on Wednesday 13 August.
A lightning strike measuring 829 kilometres observed in the United States in October 2017 has been confirmed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) as the longest recorded lightning event.
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday that the world could be on the brink of another chikungunya epidemic, similar to the 2005 outbreak, unless swift measures are implemented to control its spread.
The United States has rejected a global pandemic treaty adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO), saying it threatens national sovereignty and lacks clear language.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a 50% price increase on sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco over the next decade, pushing for taxation as a means to reduce chronic diseases and raise funds for health systems.
A deadly weekend attack on a hospital in Sudan claimed the lives of more than 40 people, including children and healthcare workers, drawing international condemnation.
The world is facing a health financing emergency as global health investment risks falling to its lowest level in a decade, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned.
Palestinians gained the right to fly their flag at the World Health Organization following a vote at the annual assembly in Geneva, supported by 95 member states.
The World Health Organization has sounded the alarm over a deepening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, as Pakistan’s mass deportation of Afghan migrants overwhelms the country's already crippled health system and pushes it closer to total collapse.
World leaders pledged over $170 million to WHO at the 2025 World Health Assembly in Geneva, reinforcing global support for multilateral health efforts.
China announced a $500 million contribution to the WHO over five years, stepping in as the UN agency faces a funding shortfall after the U.S. cut support.
Countries have taken a major step toward finalizing a landmark global agreement aimed at preventing future pandemics.
WHO Chief sounds alarm over widespread treatment gaps amid funding cuts.
This week in Geneva, representatives from almost every country will gather for the World Health Assembly, focusing on major budget cuts and a new agreement to tackle COVID-level health threats.
WHO officials, donors, and diplomats will meet in Geneva from Monday facing a major challenge: how to manage global health crises amid a significant funding shortfall caused by the U.S. decision to withdraw.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced major reductions in its management team and operations, following a significant funding cut after the U.S. confirmed its exit from the agency.
The World Health Organization is set to recommend weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound for treating obesity in adults, marking its first official backing of such medications and signaling a major shift in global health policy.
Afghanistan is facing a sharp increase in measles and other diseases, with over 12,500 new measles cases reported in March alone, as its strained health system struggles to respond amid declining international aid.
On World Health Day, FCHAIN highlights the deep connection between environmental sustainability and public health, reaffirming its commitment to eco-friendly practices and employee well-being.
Tuberculosis (TB) cases among children in Europe's WHO region increased by 10% in 2023, marking a troubling rise that underscores ongoing disease transmission, according to a World Health Organization report released on Monday.
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that critical funding shortages in Afghanistan could force the closure of up to 80% of its supported essential health care services across the country.
The World Health Organization WHO has announced a road map for cuts and tightening as it navigates a different reality in the absence of US funding.
Geneva, February 24, 2025 – A new analysis by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer agency, forecasts a significant rise in both breast cancer diagnoses and deaths worldwide by 2050.
The WHO will resume mass polio vaccinations in Gaza on 22 February, aiming to immunise over 591,000 children under 10 after the virus was detected in wastewater. The campaign, delayed since November due to conflict, comes amid worsening humanitarian conditions and rising health risks.
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