- Health ministers agree to expand cooperation in public health, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare investments and digitalization of health services

October 31, 2026Health

NAKURU, KENYA - OCTOBER 30: A general view of the thick plumes of toxic smoke rising from burning garbage at the Gioto solid waste dumpsite as people search for items that are still in usable condition, as well as recyclable products in Nakuru, Kenya, on Friday, October 30, 2026. Despite severe health hazards caused by unchecked dumping, methane gas leaks, and chemical combustion that release dangerous fumes into surrounding residential neighborhoods, the landfill continues to serve as an essential daily source of income for thousands of informal waste pickers searching for reusable and recyclable items.

Severe toxic smoke and health risks at Gioto solid waste dumpsite in Nakuru

October 31, 2026General Health

7 candidates nominated to lead World Health Organization

- Selection process to include public forums, executive board interviews before final appointment in May 2027

October 30, 2026Health

Yemen escalation kills nearly 1,700, injures over 7,000 since August: UN agency

- WHO reports 559 casualties from Oct. 20 to 25 as fighting continues across several governorates

October 29, 2026General Health Politics

Canadians increasingly suffer health effects from wildfire smoke

- Climate change fuels large increase in deaths

October 29, 2026General Health

Diabetes patients face life-threatening insulin shortage in Gaza

October 28, 2026General Health

Bird flu detected at Dutch farm, 45,000 laying hens to be culled

- Outbreak does not currently warrant nationwide or regional confinement requirement for poultry, says Dutch Agriculture Ministry

October 27, 2026General Health

1st 4 participants vaccinated in DRC trial testing Ebola jab's effectiveness against Bundibugyo virus: WHO

- Researchers seek to determine whether existing Ebola vaccine can reduce severe disease and deaths, with initial results expected in several months

October 27, 2026Health

Greenhouse gas levels hit record highs in 2025, driving further global warming: WMO

- Atmospheric CO2 concentrations reach 426.8 parts per million, while methane and nitrous oxide also set new records ahead of COP31 UN Climate Change Summit hosted by Türkiye

October 27, 2026General Health Culture, Arts, Life