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A billion-dollar drug was found in Easter Island soil – what scientists and companies owe the Indigenous people they studied
Types of data requested to inform December 2025 COVID-19 vaccine antigen composition deliberations
World leaders show strong support for political declaration on noncommunicable diseases and mental health
New study reveals sex life impacts are major reasons for contraceptive discontinuation
Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2026 southern hemisphere influenza season
Member States advance vital work in support of WHO Pandemic Agreement
Updated WHO dashboard offers new insights on antimicrobial resistance and use
Contraceptive use: a catalyst for women’s health and socioeconomic empowerment
Core funders of medical research commit to strengthening clinical trials worldwide
Babies can get hepatitis B at birth. Here’s why Trump is wrong about delaying the vaccine
WHO Traditional Medicine Global Library to launch in 2025
Powerhouse in medical physics earns two honours in one week
WHO statement on autism-related issues
Countries making unprecedented efforts, but billions still lack basic services in health care facilities – WHO/UNICEF new report warns
Deadly drug-resistant fungus spreading rapidly through European hospitals
Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts over a billion people at risk
Queen of Tonga visits UNSW to support women’s health initiatives
Not just ‘growing pains’: 1 in 5 Australian kids live with chronic pain, but it’s often invisible
EU renews support for WHO’s Universal Health Coverage Partnership
Vaccine mandates misinformation: 2 experts explain the true role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy – and…
WHO publishes new R&D landscape analyses highlighting gaps and inequities in cancer research
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO – September 2025
Amended International Health Regulations enter into force
WHO publishes full guideline report to help countries ensure safe, equitable access to controlled medicines
WHO urges cost effective solutions on NCDs and mental health amidst slowing progress
Australia to lead first-ever United Nations indoor air quality global pledge
UN experts welcome WHO decision to add sunscreen to model lists of essential medicines
Could making tobacco cheaper actually cut down smoking rates? We asked 5 experts
Strategy To End HIV Transmission In South Australia
There’s a new outbreak of Ebola in Africa. Here’s what you need to know
Can You ‘microdose’ Exercise?
WHO released updated guideline on HIV service delivery
Cholera kills more people for second consecutive year, while prevention and treatment available
Meeting With Ministers To Stop Attacks On Healthcare
WHO announces the development of guidelines on multiplex testing
PolyU School of Nursing welcomes WHO Regional Director for Western Pacific to advance healthy ageing initiative
Study finds push to prescribe fewer antibiotics is working
WHO warns that tobacco use is linked to child stunting
Latest data suggests Australia is overcoming its sugar addiction
WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments
Kennedy hearing deepens crisis over dismantling of CDC leadership – health scholar explains why the agency’s ability to protect public health is compromised
Fewer Australians Drinking Sweetened Beverages
Bridging global guidance and local action for maternal and newborn health
WHO hosts first online training on the Urban Health Capacity Assessment and Response Resource Kit
WHO releases new reports and estimates highlighting urgent gaps in mental health
UN High Level Meeting on NDCs offers rare window to tackle global chronic disease epidemic
CSIRO researchers discover new bat-borne virus: Salt Gully virus
Can meat really protect against cancer-related deaths, as a new study indicates?