Tag: WHO
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WHO Africa Regional Director Visits Ghana for High-Level Health Engagements
Overview of the Visit The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Mohammed Janabi, will visit Ghana on 26–27 January 2026 for a series of high-level engagements focused on strengthening the country’s health system. The mission underscores Ghana’s ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes and aligning with Africa-wide health priorities set by WHO.…
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WHO Africa Director Visits Ghana for High-Level Health Engagements
Overview: Strengthening Ghana’s Health Systems The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Mohammed Janabi, will visit Ghana from 26 to 27 January 2026 for a series of high-level engagements aimed at advancing the country’s health sector. The trip reinforces ongoing efforts to strengthen health systems, improve access to essential services, and foster…
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US Withdrawal from WHO Triggers Global Health Alarm
Overview: A World Health Question Mark The recent decision by the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization has sent ripples through international health systems. As the country that has historically played a pivotal role in funding and shaping global health policy, Washington’s move raises concerns about the stability of disease surveillance, outbreak…
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US Withdrawal from WHO Sparks Global Health Alarm
Overview: A pivotal decision with wide-reaching implications The United States’ decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization marks a watershed moment for international health governance. While the move signals a shift in U.S. foreign policy, its potential ripple effects extend far beyond diplomatic calculations. Public health experts warn that withdrawing from the WHO could…
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US Withdrawal from WHO Sparks Global Health Alarm and Kenya’s Challenge to Respond
Introduction: A seismic shift for global health governance The United States’ decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization marks a watershed moment for global public health. For years a major funder and political force within the UN system, Washington’s move reverberates far beyond its borders. Health ministries, aid agencies, and international partners are scrambling…
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Social Prescribing in the Western Pacific: WHO and Lancet Spotlight
New Series Sheds Light on Social Prescribing in the Western Pacific The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Western Pacific and The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific have unveiled a pioneering series on social prescribing. The collaboration aims to illuminate how community-based approaches can improve health outcomes, reduce inequities, and foster lasting…
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Social prescribing shines in Western Pacific: WHO and The Lancet spotlight community-based health
A new spotlight on social prescribing from the Western Pacific The World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WHO Western Pacific) and The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific have launched a pivotal series examining social prescribing and its potential to transform health and well-being across the region. The collaboration brings together public…
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US Withdraws from the WHO: What It Means for Global Health and American Public Health
Overview: A Historic Move with Far-Reaching Consequences The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization, a decision that arrives after years of debate about the role of the UN health agency in global and domestic public health. The move ends one of the most consequential questions in public policy: how a major…
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US Withdraws from WHO: Implications for Global Health
Overview: A historic withdrawal from a cornerstone global health institution The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that follows extensive public warnings about the potential costs to national and global health. The decision, announced after a lengthy review of the UN agency’s management and performance, marks a major…
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Senegal Transforms Childbirth with WHO Care Models
Leading a Transformation in Maternal Care In under a decade, Senegal has rewritten the trajectory of childbirth. The country cut its maternal mortality rate from 392 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2015 to 153 in 2023, a more than 50% reduction that reflects a coordinated push to align with World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations.…