Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Stories

WHO urges countries to protect health budgets amid aid reductions
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 04, 2025

According to the WHO, health aid is expected to fall by 30 to 40 per cent in 2025 compared with 2023, threatening essential health services in many lo...

WHO raises alarm as antibiotic resistance threatens global health gains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

The report links this growing resistance to the misuse of antibiotics, poor infection control, and weak surveillance systems, particularly in developi...

WHO sounds alarm as mental health conditions soar past one billion worldwide
UN News  |  Sep 03, 2025

The UN health agency stresses that mental health should be treated as a fundamental human right. Without urgent action, millions will continue to suff...

WHO regrets US withdrawal, urges Trump to reconsider his decision
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

WHO added that it remains committed to its mission of safeguarding public health, whether or not all member countries are part of the organisation, bu...

Physical inactivity poses major risk for noncommunicable diseases, says WHO
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 29, 2024

The WHO urges countries to enhance policy implementation by promoting physical activity through community-based initiatives and supportive environment...

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