Hard truths.
The UN says advances in science and technology are increasingly shaping all areas of human life, while offering developing countries an opportunity to overcome some traditional stages of development
The warning, highlights the unequal burden of air pollution as governments work towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to create a healthier, more sustainable world by 2030
The report shows that women held 27.4% of seats in national parliaments as of January 2026, up from 22.3% in 2015. Their representation in local government rose from 33.9% in 2020 to 35.6% in 2025
In its World Health Statistics 2026 report, WHO says progress against HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, hepatitis and antimicrobial resistance is not fast enough to meet 2030 targets, and warns funding cuts could wor...
To address the gaps, the Ministry of Health is introducing targeted programmes aimed at improving results in counties carrying the highest burden of maternal and newborn deaths.
With setbacks reported across key areas ranging from poverty and hunger to climate action and inequality, the UN now warns that the world is veering dangerously off-course.