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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Advancing gender equality in global health: What can we learn from successful gender integration across UN agencies?

This collaborative study examines 14 successful cases of institutional and programmatic gender integration in health across five UN agencies.

04 Jun 2025

News

Congratulations to Professor Awa Marie Coll Seck, recipient of the WHO Director-General’s Award for Global Health

UNU-IIGH International Advisory Board member Professor Awa Marie Coll Seck is honoured with award for her lifelong dedication to global health

22 May 2025

Press Release

The Fiscal Architecture of Health: UNU-IIGH Policy Brief Calls for Global Tax Reform as a Public Health Imperative

Tax reform is not a peripheral financial and economic issue, but a core mechanism for achieving global health equity and accountable governance.

21 May 2025

News

New Article in WHO Bulletin Urges Integrated Action on Climate and Health in Timor-Leste

A call for urgent action in Timor-Leste to address health and climate challenges through stronger systems, food security, and a just energy transition

12 May 2025