Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) happens when microorganisms change and are still able to grow, even when they are exposed to antimicrobial medicines that are meant to kill or limit their growth.

The world’s population is ageing rapidly. There are currently over 703 million people worldwide above the age of 65 years, representing 9.1% of the global population. Estimates suggest that this proportion will rise to 15.9% by 2050.

Cervical cancer remains one of the most common causes of death for women. Each year, more than 300 000 women die of cervical cancer.

Tobacco control aims at reducing the use of tobacco and the serious health risks and mortality it causes through policies, laws and education.

Cancer continues to pose a significant cost to patients and health systems alike, with estimates suggesting that the annual economic cost of cancer is likely to exceed US$1.2 trillion.