World Health Organization (WHO)
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World Health Organization taps South Korean regulatory expertise to strengthen global workforce capacity
Through the new collaborating centre, WHO will expand access to structured, competency-based regulatory training and support the development of a stronger workforce capable of regulating medicines and vaccines.
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WHO issues emergency guidance on Ervebo use during Bundibugyo virus outbreaks
The guidance recommends that Ervebo® should currently be used against Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) only within a research protocol.
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WHO inks two-year agreement with Peking University to strengthen global health emergency preparedness
The agreement builds on Peking University’s longstanding involvement in global health research and public health capacity development.
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Mozambique attains WHO Maturity Level 3 in medicines and vaccine regulation
The Autoridade Nacional Reguladora de Medicamentos de Moçambique (ANARME) has achieved Maturity Level 3 (ML3) for regulating medicines and imported vaccines under WHO’s global classification of national regulatory authorities.
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Ethiopia strengthens medical device regulation through WHO-supported assessment
The assessment, conducted from July 27–31, 2026, evaluated the country’s regulatory strengths and gaps and will support updates to EFDA’s Institutional Development Plan.
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World Health Organization phases out painful injections in new leishmaniasis guidelines
Leishmaniasis is endemic in 80 countries, with an estimated 50,000 to 90,000 new cases reported annually, although WHO estimates that only 25% to 45% of infections are officially documented.
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WHO updates pediatric antiretroviral dosing guidelines to expand HIV treatment for children
The guidance updates dosing recommendations for several widely used paediatric antiretroviral medicines, including dolutegravir and the combination of abacavir and lamivudine.
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Zimbabwe completes three-round polio vaccination drive to curb cross-border virus spread
The campaigns vaccinated 936,618 children during the first round, 997,941 during the second and 1,025,806 during the third.
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Abu Dhabi Lab earns WHO accreditation for measles & rubella
The designation highlights Abu Dhabi’s expanding role in global health security, particularly in strengthening systems that detect, track, and respond to infectious disease threats.
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WHO donates US$331,000 worth of medical equipment to improve maternal and women’s cancer care in Kenya
The donation includes 108 electric obstetric theatre beds, along with specialised equipment for women’s cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.