Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
74 words
- Saia Maʻu Piukala is WHO regional director.
- The United States withdraws funding from WHO.
- He will go to the World Health Summit in Berlin.
- The summit is on 12-14 October.
- A regional meeting is in Fiji, 20-24 October 2025.
- WHO works more with regional partners now.
- Three main priorities are NCDs, climate, emergencies.
- WHO announced measles and rubella elimination.
- The announcement was made in September.
- Piukala is from Tonga and feels hopeful.
Difficult words
- philanthropy — The act of giving to help others.
- aid — Help or support given to someone.
- partnerships — Cooperation between groups for a common goal.
- health — The state of being free from illness.health.
- problems — Difficulties or issues that need solving.
- diabetes — A disease affecting blood sugar levels.diabetes.
- climate change — Long-term change in temperature and weather.
- public — Relating to the community or society.
- region — An area or part of a place.region.
Tip: hover, focus or tap highlighted words in the article to see quick definitions while you read or listen.
Discussion questions
- How can philanthropy improve health?
- Why are partnerships important for public health?
- What can be done to address climate change?
Related articles
28 Dec 2025
Some low-cost glucometers read newborn glucose accurately
A Rice360 study tested commonly available point-of-care glucometers in the lab to see if low-cost models can measure newborn glucose safely. Several inexpensive meters gave reliable readings at neonatal ranges, offering options for low-resource hospitals.
6 Jan 2025
Sudan turns to AI as health system struggles
Sudan’s health system is under severe strain after an almost two‑year civil war. A senior health official says the country is using artificial intelligence to help provide care where normal services no longer reach, while shortages and attacks worsen the crisis.
24 Dec 2025
28 Dec 2025
18 Dec 2025