The Maldives has become the first country in the world to successfully implement a generational tobacco ban, with the new law ...

The Maldives has become the first country in the world to impose a generational smoking ban, barring anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007, from ever smoking, purchasing or using tobacco.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that hope is in short supply these days in global health. The steep cuts to lifesaving global ...

The alleged atrocities "are part of a broader pattern of violence that has afflicted the entire Darfur region" and the ...

"It's evidence we have a proper, well-invested surveillance programme that can detect these arrivals at an early stage," ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released new guidance for countries on ways to counter the immediate and long-term effects of sudden and severe cuts to external funding, which are disrupting ...

Strong, well-functioning health systems are as vital as advanced weaponry, military strategy, and intelligence for global security, writes former CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

Tiny viruses that only infect and kill bacteria can help treat deadly antibiotic-resistant bloodstream infections with ...

The President says pregnant women should stay away from Tylenol due to possible autism link. World health authorities ...

Bill Gates is correct to call for greater effort to alleviate human suffering. However, that neither requires nor justifies less effort to protect the atmosphere and the other environmental assets ...