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Global childhood immunization coverage inches forward despite conflict and hesitancy – UNICEF, WHO
New research foundation to improve support for war-affected children in Ukraine
New study advances dry mRNA vaccine patch design
New research challenges the idea that memories of childhood maltreatment can’t be trusted
Be heard: Help researchers improve support for survivors of online child sexual abuse material
United to End AIDS: New political declaration launches final push to accelerate progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030
‘Kidfluencers’ are everywhere on social media. Should Australia consider the Netherlands’ proposed ban?
Global health leaders reaffirm commitment to Immunization Agenda 2030
Risk of Famine persists as nearly 19.5 million people face acute food insecurity in Sudan
UN agencies warn of worsening hunger and malnutrition crisis in Somalia as famine risk emerges
Bangladesh: Families urged to vaccinate children as number of suspected measles deaths exceeds 400
Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research
UN Women Executive Board to convene annual session 2026
The George Institute led landmark study improves adolescent mental health in India’s urban slums
Hunger intensifies in South Sudan as 7.8 million people face high acute food insecurity and 2.2 million children suffer acute malnutrition
Practicing today for tomorrow’s emergencies – WHO convenes countries and partners to simulate response to major disease outbreak
The George Institute brings together experts to strengthen adolescent mental health through ANUMATI 2.0 – an intervention in urban slums in India
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition remain alarmingly high as crises deepen, UN, EU and partners warn in new report
Largest catch-up initiative delivers over 100 million childhood vaccinations
WHO certifies the Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Message from the Director – continuing sexual and reproductive health and rights progress in turbulent times
Developing Reliant Friendships
Progress in reducing child deaths slows as 4.9 million children die before age five
WHO releases updated Health Inequality Data Repository and Health Equity Assessment Toolkit
ASUR Inaugurates Lactation Room at Cozumel International Airport as Part of its Commitment to the 2030 Agenda
WHO prequalifies an additional novel oral polio vaccine, strengthening global outbreak response
FAO, UNICEF and France join forces to strengthen food security and nutrition for earthquake-affected families in eastern Afghanistan
WHO’s Executive Board reviews progress on Immunization Agenda 2030
Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation: UN leaders call for sustained commitment and investment to end FGM
Preventive cholera vaccination resumes as global supply reaches critical milestone
Australia Deepens Cooperation With Republic Of Marshall Islands
New UN-Water findings: stronger WASH systems needed for safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene for all
New guide promotes safe, inclusive and child-friendly public spaces
UN Women Executive Board to convene first regular session of 2026
NZ report card 2025: how the country fared in 28 key global and domestic rankings
UN agencies welcome news that famine has been pushed back in the Gaza Strip, but warn fragile gains could be reversed without…
The world risks forgetting one of humanity’s greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication − 70 years after Jonas Salk developed the…
WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Climate-friendly Metals From Deep-sea Ores
Australian digital mental health solution set for global expansion with $14m funding
Study finds peer-support model benefits mental health of transgender persons
Human Rights Council President appoints Members of the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel
LABOR’S ADULT SENTENCES MORE REACTIONARY POLITICS THAT IGNORE EVIDENCE AND FAIL TO TACKLE TO REAL PROBLEMS
Lifetime toll: 840 million women faced partner or sexual violence
LABOR’S ADULT SENTENCES MORE REACTIONARY POLITICS THAT IGNORE EVIDENCE AND FAIL TO TACKLE TO REAL PROBLEMS
Joint call to strengthen policy and investment for child and youth mental health and well-being
Famine conditions confirmed in Sudan’s El Fasher and Kadugli as hunger and malnutrition ease where conflict subsides
SUDAN: In deadly October, nearly one in five civilians killed in El Fasher were children

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