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WHO Western Pacific Region weighs action plans on hypertension, tobacco, immunization and AI

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:41:39 GMT — At the 77th WHO Western Pacific Regional Committee, member states consider four action plans addressing hypertension, tobacco, immunization and AI. Read full report on MastheadWire →

Thailand and World Bank Push Low-Carbon Cities to Cut Energy Costs

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:41:35 GMT — Thailand and the World Bank showcased a $200 million project to cut energy costs, attract investment and create jobs through clean energy and carbon markets. Read full report on MastheadWire →

Health insurance campaign reaches cocoa and gold mining families in Nigeria

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:41:35 GMT — ILO-backed campaign enrolls over 5,000 people in state health insurance, aiming to reduce medical costs that push children into labour. Read full report on MastheadWire →

OECD inflation rises to 4.3% as energy costs accelerate

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:40:08 GMT — OECD year-on-year CPI inflation reached 4.3% in August 2026, driven by energy, while food inflation fell to its lowest level since July 2021. Read full report on MastheadWire →

ILO to assist Ecuador in six-month review of sectoral minimum wages

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:40:08 GMT — ILO technical teams will work with Ecuador's labour ministry to analyze sectoral minimum wages, occupational structures and wage data over six months. Read full report on MastheadWire →

IMF: Energy Shock Measures Cost About 0.5% of Global GDP

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:40:08 GMT — IMF Fiscal Affairs Department says broad energy price measures cost about 0.5% of global GDP, urges better tax design and consolidation. Read full report on MastheadWire →

Global Heat Forum in Bangkok urges heat action plans by 2030

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:31:33 GMT — Nearly 600 scientists, business leaders and health experts met in Bangkok to push heat governance, early warnings and investment as El Niño raises risks. Read full report on MastheadWire →

ILO phone advice service reaches 380,000 Mali producers

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:31:33 GMT — ILO's An Ka Baara project in Mali offers free phone-based farm advice; over 380,000 people have used the service, with 3 million listens. Read full report on MastheadWire →

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