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Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)

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2025 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize Celebrates Transformative Solutions in Health and Water Security

The winners were selected by an independent committee of experts from outside and inside of the IsDB Group, whose work is coordinated by the IsDB Institute

The winners of the 2025 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics (Development Solutions Achievement category) received the awards during a ceremony on the side lines of the IsDB Group Annual Meetings on 20 May 2025 in Algiers, Algeria. Medikids secured the first place for its…

FIND
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FIND Statement Regarding Livestream Hack at the World Health Assembly (WHA) Diagnostic Day Event

The goal of the meeting is to bring together world leaders together to discuss the future of diagnostics, a mission that is critical in a world at increasing risk of disease outbreaks and pandemics

We are sorry that FIND's Diagnostic Day event (www.FINDdx.org) livestream at the World Health Assembly was interrupted by hackers today. The goal of the meeting is to bring together world leaders together to discuss the future of diagnostics, a mission that is critical in a world at increasing risk of disease…

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) together with African First Ladies Africa mark World Health Day 2025 by providing over 2250 scholarships to doctors across Africa and beyond

Merck Foundation believes that training healthcare providers and building professional healthcare capacity is key to ensuring equitable and quality healthcare across Africa

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day” 2025 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign, with a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to improving and revolutionizing healthcare access across Africa, Asia…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
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Principal Secretary (PS) Oluga Calls for Action-Oriented Approach at Global Financing Facility Meeting

To fast-track actions, the PS called for the initiation of a Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) framework

On the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, PS for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga joined the Global Financing Facility in a breakfast meeting where he underscored the vital role the organization plays in the medical space, particularly in strengthening the health workforce, commodity visibility, and…

Save the Children
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Almost 95,000 Babies Could Be Born Without Skilled Birth Support as Aid Cuts Put Lives at Risk

In the DRC, Save the Children’s large-scale maternal and newborn health programmes are at high risk of being suspended

New analysis released during this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva Save the Children is urging member states to adopt this year’s proposed WHA resolution on strengthening global health financing as well as the resolution on accelerating action on the global health and care workforce by 2030. About 95,000…

World Food Programme (WFP)
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King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief)-funded nutrition support reaches more than 6,000 vulnerable women and children in South Sudan

The two organisations have collaborated in South Sudan since 2018, with this latest contribution reinforcing their shared commitment to improving health and nutrition outcomes for the most vulnerable

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached more than 6,000 vulnerable mothers and children in flood-affected Bentiu, Unity State, with lifesaving nutrition assistance, thanks to generous funding from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief). The US$400,000 contribution enabled WFP…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Madagascar
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Outbreak of variant type 1 polio in Madagascar declared over

The outbreak, which started in 2020, posed a serious public health threat, particularly to under 5 children but also to unvaccinated adults

Madagascar has successfully halted the transmission of variant poliovirus type 1, following recommendations from a rigorous, independent Outbreak Response Assessment (OBRA) to declare the outbreak closed. This achievement marks a major milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts towards polio eradication. The outbreak, which started in 2020, posed a serious public…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Mauritius
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World Health Organization (WHO) Director General recognizes Mauritius unwavering efforts to control tobacco

Mauritius has demonstrated sustained leadership since 2003, supporting the establishment of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC)

Today, the World Health Organization proudly celebrates Mauritius for its relentless and resolute commitments to tobacco control. The country is being recognized with the prestigious WHO Director General Special Recognition Award as part of World No-Tobacco Day 2025. On this Monday 19 May 2025, at the very onset of the…

World Health Organization (WHO), Botswana
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World Health Organization (WHO) Representative pays courtesy call on WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Development at the University of Botswana School of Nursing

To strengthen rehabilitative and palliative care, a needs assessment was carried out, leading to the development of a specialized Oncology and Palliative Nursing curriculum

On 28 April 2025, WHO Country Representative, Dr. Fabian Ndenzako, paid a courtesy visit to the University of Botswana School of Nursing, a WHO Collaborating Centre (WHOCC) for Nursing and Midwifery Development since 1990. He was accompanied by Dr. Juliet Bataringaya, Health Systems Advisor, and Ms. Boingotlo Ramontshonyana, Focal Point…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Unitaid partner to strengthen equitable access to health products in Africa

Signed on the margins of the 78th World Health Assembly, the Memorandum of Understanding focuses on scaling up regional manufacturing as a central pillar of Africa’s health security and autonomy

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Unitaid have formed a new strategic partnership to expand the production of essential health products in Africa and improve sustainable access to medicines, diagnostics, and medical oxygen across the continent. Signed on the margins of the 78th World Health Assembly,…