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Member States have approved the in a , marking a historic step toward its in the Assembly's plenary session.

Tea is the world’s most consumed drink, after water. It is believed to have originated in northeast India, north Myanmar and southwest China, with evidence of its consumption in China dating back 5,000 years. This year,  (21 May) highlights tea’s vital role in livelihoods, sustainability, and well-being. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the cultural heritage, health benefits and economic importance of tea, while working to make its production sustainable “from field to cup” ensuring its benefits for people, cultures and the environment continue for generations.

Paulo Trindade, an indigenous nurse vaccinates indigenous people in remote villages in Brazil. Thanks to his work and that of health teams across the region, with 's support, millions have access to vaccines and quality healthcare.

Sport has the power to promote peace, development, health and gender equality, as well as reducing poverty. As the world’s most popular sport, with four billion fans, football has the power to bring people together, strengthen communities, and bridge differences. It also has unparalleled potential to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. On this World Football Day (25 May), let us celebrate the universal spirit of football and harness its influence to promote health, equality, mutual understanding, and global solidarity.

Are vaccines safe? What’s actually in them? In this two-part episode of the podcast , Dr. Kate O’Brien breaks down how vaccines are tested, approved, and monitored even after they reach the public. She also explains what happens if a safety concern is flagged. 

Over the last 50 years, essential vaccines have saved at least 154 million lives. That’s 6 lives a minute, every day, for five decades. Under the banner, ‘Immunization for All is Humanly Possible’, aims to ensure even more children, adolescents, adults – and their communities – are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines are proof that less disease, more life is possible when we put our minds to it. It’s time to show the world that immunization for all is humanly possible.

What does a mother need to know to ensure that she has a safe pregnancy and delivery? What are some warning signs to watch for? And what are a woman’s rights while going through a pregnancy and delivery? Join maternal health expert Dr Femi Oladapo in a new episode of WHO's podcast.

Sudan is facing a devastating civil war that has lasted two years, leading to widespread violence, displacement, and a severe healthcare crisis. of health facilities in the hardest-hit areas are either barely operational or completely closed. The conflict has displaced millions and resulted in horrific atrocities, including systematic rape. With an estimated 91,000 women expected to give birth in the next three months, many lack safe access to healthcare. Over half of Sudan’s population, approximately 30.4 million people, due to ongoing attacks on facilities and significant funding shortages. The United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency (UNFPA) is working to support the few operational health facilities, providing essential services to women and girls amidst these challenging conditions.

Antibiotics save lives. But when the supplies run low or bacteria become resistant, the risks grow — especially in developing countries. On this episode of ’s , economist Bruno Casella explores the challenges of securing essential antibiotics, the impact of limited local production, and how better investment and coordination can strengthen supply chains.

Severe resource shortages are threatening the global response to end tuberculosis. Is the world on the brink of a global TB crisis? A quarter of the world’s population could be infected with TB and not even know it. Is there a cure?  What is the treatment? How do we diagnose TB? ������ҹ������ to Dr Tereza Kasaeva in a new episode of the World Health Organization’s Science in 5 podcast.

Close to 300,000 women lose their life due to pregnancy or childbirth each year, while over 2 million babies die in their first month of life and around 2 million more are stillborn. That’s roughly 1 preventable death every 7 seconds. kicks off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health. The campaign, "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures", urges governments and the health community to ramp up efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths and to prioritize women’s longer-term health and well-being.

Did you know that diseases are being eliminated by countries all over the world. In the last five years alone, 44 eliminations have been confirmed by the World Health Organization (). What does it take to eliminate a disease? What needs to happen before WHO can certify an elimination? Once eliminated, can these diseases come back?  Dr. Jérôme Salomon explains in a new episode of the podcast.

In 2023, 10.8 million people fell ill with tuberculosis, while 1.25 million lost their lives to it. (24 March) amplifies the urgency of ending TB—the world’s deadliest infectious disease. This bacterial infection, which primarily affects the lungs, continues to devastate millions of people worldwide, with serious health, social and economic consequences. This year’s theme, Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver, is a bold call for hope, urgency, and accountability. 

Families and people with Down syndrome need support to live and be included in the community, like everyone else. But today, many people with Down syndrome around the world don't get the support they need. Many countries do not have support systems that meet the needs of people with disabilities and their families. Or the support systems they have do not respect the human rights of people with disabilities. This World Down Syndrome Day (21 March), join us to ask our governments to make sure there is a support system, so people with disabilities are included in the community.

“I am now that annoying friend who goes to parties and hands condoms to my friends,” Jennifer, 22, says with a laugh. An intern with ,  a partner of , the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, Jennifer says she doesn’t want her friends to get sexually transmitted infections. She also encourages people to get sexual health checks and shares information about health, rights and choices. Jennifer, who lives in Mexico City, learned about such issues from a UNFPA programme called SAFETEEN First – a initiative supported by and taught in workshops by Mexico Vivo. Here, UNFPA goes behind the scenes with Jennifer and other young leaders to illustrate how they’re making a difference in their communities in Mexico.