Nigeria, April 7 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for stronger global collaboration and sustained investment in science to tackle emerging health threats, as countries mark World Health Day 2026.

The day, observed annually on 7 April to commemorate WHO's founding in 1948, is being marked this year with the theme, "Together for health. Stand with science."

In a statement published on its website, the WHO said human health has improved significantly over the past century, largely due to scientific progress and global cooperation.

The health body noted that global maternal mortality has declined by more than 40 per cent since 2000, while deaths among children under five have fallen by over 50 per cent.

It added that adva...