Member States at the World Health Assembly approved a new voluntary target to halve the health impacts of air pollution by 2040. Air pollution causes approximately 7 million deaths annually, primarily from noncommunicable diseases. The updated roadmap emphasizes improved surveillance and institutional capacity building1.
WHO launched the Global Traditional Medicine Strategy for 2025–2034. It aims to integrate evidence-based traditional practices into healthcare systems while promoting environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation1.
Countries approved a resolution to reduce exposure to lead and other hazardous chemicals. This action aims to prevent millions of premature deaths annually and protect vulnerable populations
A new resolution expands the International Code on the Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes to regulate digital marketing of formula milk and baby foods, protecting caregivers from misleading claims1.
