WHO published its World health statistics report 2025, revealing the deeper health impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on loss of lives, longevity and overall health and well-being. In just two years, between 2019 and 2021, global life expectancy fell by 1.8 years—the largest drop in recent history— reversing a decade of health gains.
US rejects WHO pandemic changes to global health rules
The United States has rejected amendments adopted in 2024 by members of the World Health Organization to its legally binding health rules aimed at improving preparedness for future pandemics following the disjointed global response to COVID-19.
Four Startups Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Strengthen Healthcare Systems for Children
UNICEF Venture Fund announces a new cohort improving access to quality health care services in emerging economies. The UNICEF Venture Fund invests up to $100,000 in equity-free funding for early-stage startups in emerging economies, developing frontier technology prototypes and open-source licensing to meet the needs of the marginalized and underserved, especially children.
Increases in vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks threaten years of progress, warn WHO, UNICEF, Gavi
Immunization efforts are under growing threat as misinformation, population growth, humanitarian crises and funding cuts jeopardize progress and leave millions of children, adolescents and adults at risk, warn WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi during World Immunization Week, 24–30 April.
Ahli Paru Ingatkan Perlunya Update Formulasi Vaksin Covid-19 saat Lonjakan Kasus
Ketua Majelis Kehormatan Perhimpunan Dokter Paru Indonesia, Tjandra Yoga Aditama, meminta Kementerian Kesehatan untuk memberikan kejelasan ihwal vaksin yang sesuai untuk menangkal lonjakan Covid-19 di Asia Tenggara.
Member States approve WHO Pandemic Agreement in World Health Assembly Committee, paving way for its formal adoption
Geneva, Switzerland, 19 May 2025 (WHO) — World Health Organization Member States, meeting today in Committee A of the World Health Assembly, approved a resolution that calls for the adoption of an historic global compact to make the world safer from future pandemics. The WHO Pandemic Agreement will next be considered for final adoption by the Assembly on Tuesday during the plenary session.
Inggris dan Indonesia Perbarui Komitmen untuk Memperkuat Kolaborasi dalam Sektor Kesehatan
Pada tanggal 20 Mei 2025, Menteri Kesehatan Republik Indonesia, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, dan Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention, Ashley Dalton MP, secara resmi memperbarui Nota Kesepahaman (MoU) Kerja Sama Kesehatan antara Indonesia dan Inggris dalam rangkaian Sidang Majelis Kesehatan Dunia (World Health Assembly) di Jenewa.
Kesetaraan Kesehatan Perempuan, Hak Dasar yang Masih Sulit Dipenuhi
Perempuan telah menorehkan banyak prestasi di berbagai bidang, mulai dari politik, sains, olahraga, hingga dunia bisnis, menunjukkan bahwa mereka memiliki kapasitas dan kontribusi besar bagi masyarakat. Namun, di balik pencapaian tersebut, masih ada kesenjangan kesetaraan yang nyata di berbagai aspek kehidupan, termasuk dalam akses terhadap hak-hak dasar kesehatan.
Ateneo-developed integrated health information system revolutionizes local health information systems
In a significant stride toward enhancing local healthcare management, scholars from Ateneo de Manila University presented the Smarter and Integrated Local Health Information Systems (SMILHIS) of the eHATID System, a digital platform designed to modernize healthcare services for local government units (LGUs).
Dukung Satu Data Kesehatan, BPJS Kesehatan-Kemenkes Percepat Integrasi
Dalam rangka mendukung Satu Data Kesehatan Nasional yang terintegrasi dengan sistem Informasi Kesehatan Nasional (SIKN). Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial (BPJS) Kesehatan mengoptimalkan interoperabilitas sistemnya dengan Kementerian Kesehatan.