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World News in Brief: Epstein scandal highlights ‘silencing’ of women, Danish breakthrough on HIV transmission, Belarus rights update

UN human rights chief Volker Türk warned on Friday that the Epstein and Gisèle Pellicot scandals are an illustration of intensifying threats to women and girls forced to suffer in silence. from UN News - Global perspective Human stories https://ift.tt/HAlYM7b via IFTTT

UN drug alert stops shipment that could have made 1.6 billion lethal fentanyl doses

An international early warning system blocked a shipment of chemicals used to make fentanyl that could have produced up to 1.6 billion potentially lethal doses, the UN narcotics control body said on Thursday. from UN News - Global perspective Human stories https://ift.tt/kdmQKyO via IFTTT

South Sudan fighting displaces nearly 280,000; UN warns of ‘perfect storm’

Renewed fighting in South Sudan’s Jonglei state has displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians in recent weeks, damaged health facilities, fuelled the spread of cholera and prompting the UN relief chief to warn of a “perfect storm” of conflict, climate shocks and deprivation. from UN News - Global perspective Human stories https://ift.tt/J6plPjI via IFTTT

Maternal deaths spike during war and instability, new report warns

Nearly two thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries marked by conflict or fragility, according to a report released on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners. from UN News - Global perspective Human stories https://ift.tt/zjGbDm1 via IFTTT

New recombinant mpox strain detected in UK and India, WHO urges continued monitoring

The detection of a newly identified recombinant mpox virus containing genetic material from two known strains underscores the need for continued genomic surveillance, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday, as the overall global public health risk assessment remains unchanged. from UN News - Global perspective Human stories https://ift.tt/NSfer4K via IFTTT

Measles cases drop in 2025 across Europe and Central Asia, but outbreak risks remain

Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia declined by 75 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024, according to preliminary data released on Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO), which warned of remaining outbreak risks. from UN News - Global perspective Human stories https://ift.tt/h9X53oB via IFTTT

UN lauds $6 billion US funding approval towards ending HIV/AIDS

The UN agency leading the global effort to end HIV/AIDS worldwide welcomed legislative approval from the United States on Thursday for a $6 billion spending package to help tackle the disease, following nearly a year of sharp aid cuts. from UN News - Global perspective Human stories https://ift.tt/vWnhSXg via IFTTT

‘We are dying’: Gaza’s cancer patients plead for a way out

As World Cancer Day is marked on Wednesday, thousands of patients in Gaza face worsening illness, untreated pain and closed crossings – despite the limited opening of the vital route through Rafah this week. from UN News - Global perspective Human stories https://ift.tt/wMDQxjK via IFTTT

Nearly 40 per cent of cancer cases could be prevented, UN study finds

Up to four in 10 cancer cases globally could be prevented, new analysis has revealed, highlighting the need for stronger tobacco control and other measures to reduce risks and save lives.  from UN News - Global perspective Human stories https://ift.tt/uGcoq5a via IFTTT

Building healthy bridges towards peace: WHO launches $1 billion appeal

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday launched its 2026 global appeal for nearly $1 billion to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access healthcare. from UN News - Global perspective Human stories https://ift.tt/YTJqbO6 via IFTTT

Global health systems ‘at risk’ as funding cuts bite, warns WHO

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that cuts to international aid and persistent funding gaps are undermining the global health system. from UN News - Global perspective Human stories https://ift.tt/afAXCqs via IFTTT