Topic
Global Health
Global childhood immunization coverage inches forward despite conflict
New WHO-UNICEF data shows global immunization rates are slowly recovering from pandemic-era setbacks, though millions of children remain unprotected.
UN warns of global vaccination gaps and rising disease outbreaks
Despite incremental gains in infant immunization rates, the UN warns that geopolitical conflict, misinformation, and aid cuts threaten recent progress.
Cancer cases expected to soar worldwide, WHO report finds
A new report from the World Health Organization and the IARC warns that annual cancer cases are expected to reach nearly 35 million by 2050. The findings highlight significant global disparities in access to care and survival rates, alongside urgent calls for improved prevention strategies.