Health and well-being

Access to good health and well-being is a human right and the foundation of human prosperity. Although significant progress has been made in improving the health of billions of people since 2000, major hurdles remain — particularly in developing countries, where women and children are most vulnerable. 

UNU’s health-related research untangles the growing social, economic, and environmental complexity that threatens to outpace the ability of governments and communities to manage the well-being of their citizens. Our work assesses key elements of healthy development to ensure they are reinforced by health policy.

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News

Poster: Psychological First Aid via Offline-Capable AI Chatbot for Natural Disasters

Provide insights into the feasibility of offering scalable, infrastructure-resilient, AI-based mental health support in post-disaster settings.

28 Sep 2026

Collection

From crisis to recovery: Tracing the welfare effects of social assistance programmes in Jordan

Traces the welfare effects of Jordan's Takaful and Unified Cash Transfer (UCT) programmes.

22 Sep 2026

Project

AI for Diagnostics and Systems for Health

A study aimed to identify, evaluate, and propose AI-based strategies contributing to the creation of a “Systems for Health” model in ASEAN countries.

21 Sep 2026

Event

High-Level Roundtable on Rebalancing Global Health: Regional Platforms, Equity, and Fiscal Space for Public Health Security

This is a side event co-organized by the Governments of Spain and Zambia on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

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Report

Self-Care Pathways to Universal Health Coverage and Financing Equitable Development

How investing in self-care can strengthen health systems, protect household finances and support equitable development.

21 Sep 2026

Research Brief

Financing Maternal Health Self-Care: Benefits for Health Systems and Households

How supported self-care can improve maternal health, protect household finances and strengthen health-system investment.

21 Sep 2026