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Most Countries Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage but Challenges Remain
A 2025 WHO–World Bank report shows many countries have improved health service coverage but billions still lack access or face financial hardship. Political commitment and investment in health systems are urgently needed to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) by 2030, with focus on essential care, reduced out-of-pocket costs, and primary health care strengthening.
World Bank and Global Fund Partner to Strengthen Health Systems and Financing
The World Bank Group and Global Fund signed an MoU to mobilize at least US$2 billion over three years to enhance primary healthcare and fight HIV, TB, and malaria, aiming to provide quality, affordable care to 1.5 billion people by 2030. The partnership targets sustainable financing, improved supply chains, and health workforce capacity.
Pan American Health Organization Launches Regional HIV Elimination Alliance
PAHO initiated the Regional Alliance for HIV Elimination in the Americas, enhancing collaborative efforts to combat HIV. In parallel, it supports Caribbean health systems recovery following Hurricane Melissa, addressing essential services and outbreak responses.
US Adjusts Childhood Vaccine Recommendations to Align with International Best Practices
President Donald J. Trump signed a memorandum to align US childhood vaccine schedules with peer developed countries. The move follows a strategy addressing childhood chronic diseases and revises blanket COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to a shared clinical decision-making model.
UK Experts Criticize US Ending Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation for Newborns
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine warned that the US panel's decision to stop recommending hepatitis B vaccination for newborns will likely increase infant infections, raising public health concerns.
WHO Outlines Global Plan for Digital Health Innovations Including AI and Wearables
WHO announced plans to expand digital health tools globally, from basic apps to AI-driven wearables, aiming to enhance healthcare delivery. An updated digital health strategy for 2028-2033 is under development to adapt to technological advances.
Renewed $100 Million Gates Foundation Commitment to Advance Health Progress via Global Financing Facility
The Gates Foundation pledged US$100 million to support the Global Financing Facility's strategic plan for 2026-2030, aiming to reduce preventable deaths among women, children, and adolescents by strengthening health systems in low- and middle-income countries.
UN Supports Gaza Mothers Amid Collapsed Health System and Harsh Winter
UNFPA and partners provide critical support for pregnant women in Gaza, where fragile ceasefire conditions and a collapsing health system threaten lives, with humanitarian efforts focused on maternal health and preparedness for winter.
African and Global Experts Launch Joint Series on Sustainable HIV Prevention in Africa
A collaborative series in The Lancet HIV and The Lancet Global Health calls for a new era in HIV response in Africa, emphasizing sustainable prevention strategies and integration within health systems for lasting impact.
Johnson & Johnson Reports Positive Long-Term Results for CARVYKTI® in Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Updated Phase 3 clinical trial data demonstrate durable treatment-free remissions at 2.5 years for earlier use of CARVYKTI® in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, marking a significant advance in cancer therapy.