Global health’s defining test
Summary
In 2025, global health saw significant progress and challenges. The World Health Organization (WHO) adopted a Pandemic Agreement to improve pandemic preparedness and amended health regulations to enhance global cooperation. Many public health achievements were reported, including the advancement in vaccines and disease elimination efforts worldwide.Key Facts
- The WHO adopted a Pandemic Agreement aimed at better preparing for future pandemics.
- Changes were made to International Health Regulations, including a new "pandemic emergency" alert level.
- Governments increased their funding to support the WHO's budget.
- Countries are working on a system for sharing pathogens and ensuring fair access to vaccines and treatments.
- The WHO supported public health advancements, like vaccines for HIV prevention and obesity treatment.
- Global immunization efforts have significantly reduced measles deaths and global under-five mortality.
- Several countries achieved disease elimination milestones, such as eradicating trachoma and malaria.
- Obesity remains a significant global health challenge affecting over a billion people worldwide.
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