World Bank aims to bring health care to 1.5 billion people

The bank wants to double the amount of people it reaches with its health programming. But achieving that will depend on how much funding donors are willing to give. Read More

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Israeli officials say they didn’t see a strike on a high-level Iranian target in Syria as a provocation, and did not give Washington a heads-up about it until right before it happened. Read More

We will never surrender powers to the World Health Organization

Whatever you think of the decisions different countries made, it is their constitutional right ... International Health Regulations with other countries at the World Health Organization to help ... Read More

Will new global health rules help make the world safer?

Amending the International Health Regulations, which is less publicized than the pandemic treaty, is crucial as the COVID-19 pandemic exposed issues linked to the IHR and countries' noncompliance to ... Read More

How to age better than your parents

Were your parents stubborn about taking stairs or using hearing aids? Make a pledge to yourself to age smarter. Read More

World Bank's plan to provide quality health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030

For decades, the World Bank Group has helped provide health services for women and children in more than 100 countries. Read More

World Bank aims to provide affordable healthcare to 1.5 billion people by 2030

The World Bank Group unveiled an ambitious plan during its flagship event at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank spring meetings in Washington D.C.  The plan aims to bolster healthcare ... Read More

World Health Day: Date, theme, history and significance

World Health Day today, let's take a moment to learn about this year's theme, why this day is important, and a bit about its history. Read More

World Liver Day 2024: Why it is important to keep your liver healthy

Why it is important to keep your liver healthy A concerning trend in recent years is the rise of fatty liver disease, which is increasing ... Read More

Your Health Matters: Type 2 diabetes targets an uneven playing field

The makeup of the food we put on our plates, combined with inadequate exercise, puts many of us at risk regardless of our countries of origin. Read More

It's a wild ride to get to the bottom of what everyone's hiding in 'A Better World'

A very sinister thriller with a dash of science-fiction and full of inscrutabilities, Sarah Langan's novel is as entreating and creepy as it is timely and humane. Read More

Best rowing machines: Expert advice on choosing the right model

Choosing the best rowing machine for your home gym is tricky, so learn which models are best for durability, affordability, bluetooth compatibility and more. Read More