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Trump is really pressing his luck on foreign interventions
President Donald Trump on Tuesday seemed to hint at his latest foray into potential military action – in Iran, again.
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Western Pacific Region achieves milestone: 19 countries complete comprehensive health information system assessments
The Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has successfully supported 19 countries, covering 99% of the Region’s population, to conduct comprehensive health information system (HIS) assessments, surpassing the regional target of 15 set for 2025 and advancing efforts toward universal health coverage. Using SCORE, a technical package of essential interventions, recommended actions, tool and resources developed by WHO and partners to address challenges in meeting HIS needs, these assessments systematically assess health data availability and quality, enabling countries to monitor trends, identify and respond to emerging health challenges, and improve policies and programmes for healthier families, communities and societies. The first round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2019-2021 in 14 countries in the Region and over 130 countries globally. The second round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2024-2025.SCORE assessments are a key priority identified by Member States and WHO at all levels, including within WHO-Country/Multi-Country Cooperation Strategies, the Regional Vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029), and the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14, 2025–2028). Within the Regional Vision, implementing SCORE assessments is a key action for technology and innovation to advance health equity (strand 5).The SCORE for Health Data technical package is based on five key interventions, represented by the acronym SCORE. Interventions S, C and O focus on strengthening core data sources. Survey (S) covers population-based health surveys, surveillance systems and censuses, including their capacity to monitor health-related SDGs. Count (C) focuses on birth, death and cause of death registration as parts of a functional CRVS system. Optimize (O) addresses routine health service data and key health service inputs such as health financing and health workforce.Interventions R and E focus on data use for action. Review (R) examines regular analytical reviews of health sector progress and performance, together with national analytical capacity. Enable (E) looks at the policy, governance, and digital foundations needed to support effective data use.The Western Pacific Region shows relatively strong performance in the Review (R) and Count (C) interventions. Most countries in the Region demonstrate good analytical reporting and institutional capacity for analysis and learning. More than two-thirds of countries show more mature CRVS systems, driven by improvements in birth and death registration. However, medical certification of cause-of-death remains a key gap, with limited or low coverage in over half of countries in the Region.Performance under the Survey (S) intervention is mixed. While surveillance systems are generally strong, several countries in the Region continue to face challenges in implementing their surveys and censuses. Monitoring health-related SDGs is still a challenge for more than a third of countries in the Region.The greatest challenges are observed in the Optimize (O) and Enable (E) interventions. More than half of countries have lower maturity levels in routine health service and resource systems. Two-thirds of countries also face challenges with effective use of data and evidence for policy and action, largely due to gaps in digital infrastructure, governance and legislation for health data systems, and especially in data and sharing.  As part of the SCORE methodology, multi-stakeholder consultations and validation workshops were conducted in many countries to review findings and plan strategies for HIS strengthening. The HID unit continues to provide targeted support to facilitate dialogue and assist countries in developing HIS improvement plans. These plans guide governments and partners to align investments and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.WHO also assists countries with tailored technical support to address key gaps as requested by countries/national health authorities. SCORE assessments should be conducted periodically to monitor progress in HIS strengthening, although progress across addressing gaps identified in SCORE should be continually tracked as countries implement improvements.Additional countries will be supported to implement SCORE in 2026. The Regional Vision delivery-for-impact target, endorsed by Member States, is for all countries and areas to have implemented SCORE assessments and have an increased SCORE index by 2029 while WHO is aiming for 80% of Member States in the Region to conduct round two assessments. Countries yet to complete assessments are therefore encouraged to contact the HID unit at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific for tailored support.The implementation of SCORE HIS assessments in the Western Pacific Region was supported by The Gates Family Foundation.
Trump weighs potential military intervention in Iran
President Donald Trump is weighing a series of potential military options in Iran following deadly protests in the country, two US officials told CNN, as he considers following through on his recent threats to strike the country should they use lethal force against the Iranian people.
Federal judge delivers Mamdani early legal setback on housing market intervention
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's bid to slow sale of rent-stabilized properties Thursday ran into trouble with a federal judge, a setback to his housing agenda.
Calls for SMA screening ignored before Jesy Nelson campaign, say families
For those who have spent years trying to raise awareness, Wes Streeting’s intervention is ‘bittersweet’
Who's next? Trump hints at military intervention beyond Venezuela
After arresting Venezuela's president, Trump and top U.S. officials warned other countries could be the targets of American intervention next.
CCTA continues to transform cardiac imaging, interventional cardiology
Mirvat Alasnag, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about CCTA's growing influence in cardiology.
Contributor: The year's new political fault lines are already forming
An ICE shooting in Minnesota. A rift in the GOP over foreign interventions. A looming nightmare for Democrats over government waste.
Thomas Massie Thinks Trump and Republicans Are ‘Gaslighting’ on Venezuela
Representative Thomas Massie, a rare Republican critic of President Trump’s military intervention, explained his concerns in an interview with The New York Times.
The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed
On the heels of the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nícolas Maduro, President Donald Trump has ramped up his rhetoric around his desire to acquire Greenland, once again raising the prospect of military intervention, sparking fears across Europe and widespread condemnation.
Trump indicates that Venezuela is responding to demands for ‘total access’ for US oil companies
Statement on supposed agreement with Venezuelan government follows Trump’s threats of further military intervention
Even after Maduro’s capture, Democrats try to keep their focus on affordability
Democrats are grappling with how best to respond to the Trump administration’s military intervention in Venezuela, as the operation to capture Nicolas Maduro highlighted foreign policy differences within the party and distracted from its focus on affordability issues.
Trump’s foray into Venezuela carries political risk at home
Donald Trump campaigned on “No forever wars” and “America First,” and these remain core tenets for many in his MAGA base. His administration’s intervention in Venezuela could test those promises.
Military action in Venezuela emerges as an issue in a closely watched GOP primary in Kentucky
President Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela has emerged as a flash point in a closely watched Republican primary campaign in Kentucky
Trump's threats of intervention jolt allies and foes alike
Trump threatened military attacks on five countries, allies as well as adversaries. His threats to annex Greenland drew particular concern across Europe.
What Trump’s Venezuela intervention means for US domestic politics
Trump’s Venezuela intervention has divided his ‘America first’ support base.
Can health providers save money while improving care?
Simple interventions can make a big difference.
Trump’s Move for Regime Change in Venezuela Threatens a New MAGA Rift
Some Republicans are asking how Mr. Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela squares with his past pledges to avoid foreign entanglements and nation building.
Trump political base sets aside isolationism to cheer Maduro capture
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump have largely praised the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as a swift, painless win, though political analysts warn support could wane if the operation drags on and echoes past foreign interventions.
Rubio faces ghosts of American interventions after spearheading Maduro takedown
Marco Rubio is suddenly facing his most daunting puzzle in his 28 years in politics.
'I waited for this moment for so long.' Many U.S. Venezuelans praise Maduro capture
The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro sparked celebrations among many Venezuelan Americans across the country. Some expressed conflicting feelings, grateful for Maduro's capture but wary of President Trump's U.S. intervention.
Week in politics: Putting the Venezuela attack in historical context
The attack is part of a long history of U.S. intervention in the region. NPR senior editor and correspondent Ron Elving joins NPR's Daniel Estrin to discuss.
Michigan health experts say fitness goals rise at the beginning of the year
Experts said this time of year they see a real uptick in diets, gym memberships and even medical interventions to help people reach their goals.
Detroit Police mental health unit mistook for ICE agents, chief says
In one case, the arrival of Detroit's Crisis Intervention Team, clad in light gray tops and khaki pants, caused panic, Police Chief Bettison said.
Commentary: Real public safety requires investing in people
The right intervention at the right moment is what truly makes a difference, writers the CEO of the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.
Dr. Quidley appointed to SCCM Bedside Care team
Dr. April Quidley will contribute to the development of a critical care training program with a focus on pharmacy intervention
How Sovato and AT&T Business are Redefining Access to Healthcare
AT&T helps Sovato unlock life-changing medical innovations, expanding access to top surgical, interventional and diagnostic expertise.
Gut micro-organisms associated with health, nutrition and dietary interventions
Nature - Comprehensive large-scale studies of multi-national populations identified microbiome species consistently associated with favourable and unfavourable health markers, informing future...
Primary health care
Primary health care is an approach to health and wellbeing centred on the needs and circumstances of individuals, families and communities. It addresses comprehensive and interrelated physical, mental and social health and wellbeing.
Why autism should not be treated as a single condition
A better understanding of its biology will lead to better interventions
WHO provides emergency funds to scale up health response in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
As Sri Lanka faces rapidly worsening conditions triggered by a cyclonic storm, the World Health Organization today provided US$ 175 000 as emergency funds to support essential health services, while continuing to work with national authorities and humanitarian partners to reach life-saving interventions to the millions of affected people across the country.