The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the slowing pace of global health progresses in its World Health Statistics Report 2025, which was released on Thursday. The report highlighted that by the end of 2024, about 1.4 billion more people were living healthier life, surpassing the target of 1 billion, thanks to initiatives such as smoking control, improved air quality, and better basic health conditions. However, data also revealed a concerning drop in global average life expectancy, which decreased by 1.8 years between 2019 and 2021, marking the largest decline in modern history. The report emphasized areas where progresses have been slower. Coverage of essential healthcare services and protection from health emergencies remain limited, and maternal and child mortality rates have not met expectations. Non-communicable diseases have continued to be the leading cause of death globally, with the burden of chronic conditions intensifying. Despite reductions in tobacco use and alcohol c SHOTLIST: Geneva, Switzerland - Recent 1. Various of World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters; Khan Younis, Gaza Strip - May 1, 2025 2. Entrance to tent hospital, WHO sign; 3. Various of doctor checking on patient, other patients in tent; 4. Tent hospital; FILE: Phnom Penh, Cambodia - April, 2025 5. Exterior of Cambodia-China Friendship Medical Building; 6. Various of medical equipment operating, medical worker looking after patient; 7. People in hospital; FILE: Cork, Ireland - April 22-23, 2025 8. Various of pharmacy, pedestrians, medicine; FILE: China - April 7, 2025 9. Various of maternal, child health awareness activities in progress; FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown 10. Various of medical worker, infants; 11. Obstetrics department area in hospital. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]