Ending FGM/C as a global health emergency: Insights from the World Health Summit
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is not only a grave violation of human rights but also a global health emergency demanding...
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New definition of pandemic emergency enters global health dictionary
On September 19, 2025, amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) came into effect. These rules bind 196 States Parties...
The Silent Crisis: Suicide Among Native Americans Reflects Global Mental Health Emergency
Details By Levi Rickert September 10, 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day. September 10 is recognized worldwide World Suicide Prevention Day. On...
WHO chief says mpox outbreak in Africa is no longer a global health emergency
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization no longer considers the mpox outbreak in Africa to be an international health emergency, the...
Mpox no longer international health emergency but remains concern in Africa | Health News
‘While we are removing the emergency, we need to keep the urgency,’ says independent panel of experts for the WHO.Published...
Botswana’s president declares health emergency over supply shortages | Botswana
Botswana’s president has declared a public health emergency due to shortages of essential medicines and equipment, as a downturn in...
Doctors Step Up Against the Climate Health Emergency
Canadian emergency medicine resident Julia Sawatzky had an eye-opening experience early in her medical training that reshaped her understanding of...
Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) is hereby transmitting the report of the fourth meeting of the International...
Mike Ryan Steps Down As WHO Emergency Chief After Eight Years
Dr Mike Ryan steps down after a near three decade career at WHO. Dr Mike Ryan, director of the World...
