WHO urges governments to unlock health taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives and raise revenue

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are getting cheaper, due to consistently low tax rates in most countries, fueling obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and injuries, especially in children and young adults.

Program Cek Kesehatan Gratis (CKG) mencatat capaian signifikan dengan jumlah kehadiran peserta menembus 70 juta orang hingga 29 Desember 2025. Berdasarkan Daily Report CKG per 29 Desember 2025 pukul 22.15 WIB, tercatat 70.292.151 peserta hadir dari total 73.128.356 pendaftar, atau setara 96,12 persen.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated recommendations on HIV clinical management providing new and revised guidance on antiretroviral therapy, management of vertical HIV transmission, and tuberculosis (TB) prevention for people living with HIV. These recommendations support an evidence-based, cost-effective approach to improving treatment outcomes, reducing HIV-related mortality and accelerating progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally recognized the regulatory authorities for medical products of Australia and Indonesia as WHO Listed Authorities (WLAs), an achievement that underscores growing global confidence in regulatory systems across diverse regions and income settings.