Global health’s defining test

The successes and setbacks of 2025 show why international cooperation matters more than ever.

Director-General of the World Health Organization.

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As we look back on 2025, the world experienced a year of both remarkable achievement and profound challenge in global health. Multilateralism, science and solidarity were tested as never before, underscoring a fundamental truth: International cooperation is not optional. It is essential if we are to protect and promote health for everyone, everywhere in 2026 and beyond.

Global health’s defining test

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