Tag: Global Health Policy
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UNAIDS 2025 World AIDS Day Report: Resilience and Reform in the Face of Disruption
Overview: A year of disruption and resilience The 2025 World AIDS Day report from UNAIDS paints a complex picture: a funding crisis and the subsequent disruptions to HIV prevention and community-led services have strained the AIDS response worldwide. Yet the document also reveals pockets of resilience, adaptive strategies, and a clear roadmap for reform. As…
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No seat at the table for Botswana’s NGOs: Ligatures of HIV strategy talks
Overview: Who is at the table—and who isn’t In Botswana, negotiations about the country’s HIV response are underway under a changing global health landscape. A key point of contention is the absence of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from high-level discussions that will shape the nation’s strategy for years to come. Reports indicate that Dr. Gaone Makwinja,…
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COP30 Spotlight: Health as the Frontline of the Climate Crisis and a $300 Million Push for Solutions
COP30 Elevates Health as a Core Climate Priority As COP30 unfolds, a defining thread has emerged: the climate crisis is a health crisis. A joint special report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Brazilian government paints a sobering picture of how rising temperatures, extreme weather, and environmental degradation threaten global health systems. The…
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WHO and Bayer AG Extend Collaboration to Eliminate Three Deadly NTDs
Global Health Partnership Renewed to Tackle Deadly Neglected Tropical Diseases The World Health Organization (WHO) and Bayer AG have renewed a long-standing collaboration aimed at accelerating the elimination of three deadly neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) by expanding free-of-charge treatment in endemic countries. This renewed commitment reinforces the critical role of pharmaceutical access, public health infrastructure,…
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What India Can Learn From Maldives’ Triple Elimination of Parent-to-Child Transmission
Introduction: A landmark achievement with global relevance On October 13, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrated a historic milestone: the Republic of Maldives became the first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B virus (HBV). This validation, endorsed by the WHO Director-General after rigorous review, marks the first time…
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Travel Health: Cost-Effective Pre-Travel Interventions
Overview: Why pre-travel interventions matter Pre-travel health interventions aim to reduce the risk of acquiring infectious diseases and to lessen the chance of transmission during and after international trips. Recent literature reviews spanning nearly eight decades highlight how vaccinations and preventive measures can influence outcomes for travellers, health systems, and communities. Evidence on cost-effectiveness A…
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New Guidelines Aim to Drastically Cut Postpartum Hemorrhage Deaths with Earlier Detection and Rapid Treatment
New Guidelines Set a Bold Course to Reduce Postpartum Hemorrhage Deaths On October 5, 2025, leading reproductive health organizations issued a landmark set of guidelines aimed at dramatically reducing deaths from postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). The World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) collaborated…