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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Seminar

Under pressure? Forced migration and public health

MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring David Zuchowski, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economic Analysis at the Universitat de València and research fellow at Global Labor Organization (GLO).

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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

Journal Issue

Roadmap for Research and Clinical Action on Climate Change and Mental Health in Europe

Climate change is an urgent global challenge that affects mental health through multiple pathways.

01 Feb 2026