Published on: 2026-04-23
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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As of 2025, the number of people who have access to basic health services and who do not face catastrophic health expenditures has increased by 567 million compared to the 2018 figures. These data are presented in a report published today by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is dedicated to the results of the work of WHO and the authorities of countries for 2025.
Health for billions
The report talks about an improvement in the health of people worldwide in 2025, which occurred despite the reduction in funding for both the organization itself and the global health sector as a whole.
According to WHO data, the number of people reliably protected from emergencies in the field of health has increased by 698 million in recent years. And 1.75 billion people now live a healthier life than before.
“The 2025 progress report shows that with the support of WHO and partner countries, tangible progress has been made for millions of people,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
“At the same time, these results cannot be considered self-evident. To consolidate and multiply them requires constant support and investment,” he added.
Problems accumulate
Despite the progress noted by the authors of the report, important goals in the field of health remain unachieved.
Thus, the authors of the report note that despite progress in combating infectious diseases, including HIV and tuberculosis, and in the prevention of bacterial diseases, there remain significant gaps in areas such as diabetes treatment and measles surveillance.
In the sphere requiring a comprehensive approach — such as the detection of diseases, response to emergencies, as well as the eradication of poliomyelitis — there still exist numerous problems, which are related, in particular, to funding shortages.
What has improved the health of the population?
Progress in the protection of health and well-being of the population has been determined by many factors, including the use of clean energy, reduction of air pollution, improvement of sanitary conditions, as well as the decrease in tobacco and alcohol consumption.
WHO recommendations and technical support from the organization also played an important role in achieving these results.
Financing must be flexible
The report also notes that a significant portion of WHO funding remains largely targeted at specific thematic areas, which limits the possibilities for strategic allocation of resources in accordance with the organization’s priorities.
As the global financial situation becomes increasingly complex, flexible financing will have a decisive significance for consolidating the results in the healthcare sector.
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