Millions Remain Blind as Global Cataract Surgery Gap Widens
Geneva – Millions of people worldwide remain unnecessarily blind as access to simple, sight-restoring cataract surgery continues to lag behind demand, the World Health…
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Lawmakers Demand Political Action on Women’s Health
ABUJA, Nigeria – Lawmakers from nine countries urge stronger political leadership, gender-responsive health systems and sustained investment in women’s health during a high-level dialogue…
Flushed Promises: How Nigeria’s Sanitation Emergency Keeps Fueling a Preventable Health Crisis
ABUJA, Nigeria – When Nigeria declared a state of emergency in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in 2018, the message was meant to be…
Cholera Vaccination Campaigns Restart as Global Vaccine Supply Rebounds
ABUJA, Nigeria – Global health agencies restart preventive cholera vaccination campaigns after vaccine supply reaches a critical recovery level, ending a three-year suspension driven…
WHO Launches 2026 Appeal to Support Millions in Health Emergencies
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization is seeking nearly US$1 billion under its 2026 global appeal to deliver urgent health services to millions…
New Global Customs Codes Target Faster Vaccine Delivery – WHO
ABUJA, Nigeria – Global health and trade agencies are introducing new customs codes designed to accelerate the movement of vaccines and medical supplies during…
WHO Urges Action Against Stigma, Mental Health Burden of NTDs
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) calls for renewed global action to address stigma, discrimination and untreated mental health conditions affecting people…
Denmark-based Institute to Guide Evidence-driven Nutrition Policies
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) designates a new collaborating centre in Denmark to strengthen global efforts on food safety and healthy diets,…
WHO Urges Healthier School Food as Childhood Obesity Overtakes Underweight
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation on Tuesday urged governments to improve the nutritional quality of food served in schools, warning that childhood…
AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 19th to 25th January 2026
EDITOR’S NOTE Nigeria’s health and development landscape this week reveals a nation at a critical crossroads. As dengue cases rise and fake medicines quietly…