global health

In a world-first medical breakthrough, Professor Dr. Arshad Abro from Pakistan successfully performed remote robotic surgery on a cancer patient in Shanghai while operating from Dubai. This milestone not only …

The World Health Organization (WHO) is grappling with a significant budget shortfall, which has led to funding cuts in medical aid programs across at least 70 countries. Director-General Tedros Adhanom …

The World Health Organization has halved its executive leadership team and announced sweeping cuts to staff and operations in response to major budget constraints following the United States’ withdrawal. Director-General …

Bangladesh’s progress in eradicating tuberculosis and improving public health is under serious threat after a sudden $48 million aid cut by the US government, leaving critical healthcare programmes stalled and …

UN agencies warn that global aid cuts, led by the United States, are disrupting childhood vaccination efforts at a scale comparable to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rising disease outbreaks and slashed …

After more than three years of negotiations, World Health Organization (WHO) member states have reached a legally binding agreement to prepare for future pandemics. The new global health pact outlines …

In 2023, Pakistan ranked among the top countries with the highest maternal death rates, contributing significantly to global maternal mortality. A new UN report highlights the impact of aid cuts …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed slashing its budget by 21% after facing a significant income gap, largely due to the US withdrawal and reductions in foreign aid. Director-General …

The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) to mammals across various regions is raising concerns about a potential new pandemic. Cases have been reported in several species, including …

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards last year, with Chad and Bangladesh emerging as the world’s most polluted nations. The end of the US’s global monitoring program adds …