Health Topics

Health topics

Browse the latest global health news by topic. Stories are grouped automatically by subject and link to their original sources.

Outbreaks, epidemics and the diseases that spread between people and animals.

Vaccine safety, coverage and new immunization programmes.

Cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and other long-term conditions.

Mental health care, wellbeing, substance use and brain health.

Pregnancy, newborn and child health, and care across the life course.

Healthy diets, malnutrition and safe food.

Primary care, health coverage and the people who deliver care.

Health response in crises, conflicts and natural disasters.

Climate change, air quality, heat, water and sanitation.

New studies, clinical trials, digital health and discoveries.

Access to medicines, drug safety and antibiotic resistance.

Global health governance, regulation and financing.

Trusted sources

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