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Most Southeast Asian countries have strengthened their policies on taxation, packaging, advertising bans, but the biggest hurdles are the Tobacco companies, they own most of the politicians and have a mafia -like lobby group.

WHO member states have finalised a historic pandemic agreement focusing on global collaboration and preparedness, with a draft proposal set for consideration at the World Health Assembly in May.

Over 1,700 fatalities have been reported following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar, with the US Geological Survey predicting the death toll could rise significantly.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). This move revives his previous efforts to leave the global health agency, which President Joe Biden had reversed during his tenure.

Global health agency on chopping block as Republicans threaten to cut off funds FIRST ON FOX: A group of House…

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom G, who last week was caught up in an Israeli strike against Yemen’s main airport that…

Delhi and its neighbouring regions are battling a toxic smog crisis as air quality has plummeted to “severe” levels, far exceeding WHO safety standards. AQI readings in several areas of Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon have hit the maximum 500 mark, with pollution levels 30-35 times the WHO’s recommended limits.

WHO exceeds target for Gaza polio vaccinations as campaign continues The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that polio vaccinations…

EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell calls for three-day ceasefire to stop polio spread in Gaza The polio disease has…

Africa to finally receive first batch of vaccines for deadly mpox virus Nigeria has become the first African country to…