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

Targeting Chaga's Plumbing to Dry Up the Disease

Victoria Vitali is learning to manipulate the genes that manage water inside tripanosomal cells in order to find potential weak spots

05 Feb 2026

News

Call for Trainees – CliMent Training School 1

CliMent Training School 1, focused on “Methods in Climate-Mental Health Survey Design and Quantitative Data Analysis” will occur from 17-19 March 2026

02 Feb 2026

Blog Post

GeoAI and the digital transformation of agriculture, water and food systems

GeoAI applies AI and data-driven insights to make environmental and resource management smarter and more sustainable.

16 Jan 2026

Blog Post

AI-powered wearable robots providing personalized assistance for mobility

AI-powered wearable robots use real-time data to provide personalized assistance and improve mobility for everyday activities.

16 Jan 2026