WHO launches Together for Science and Health, a movement of more than 240 organisations to rebuild trust in science
Led by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, it aims to bring science and society closer and improve the use of evidence in health policy.
Geneva — The World Health Organization has launched a global movement of more than 240 organisations to strengthen trust in science and use it to improve health and development, the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation reported.
Called Together for Science and Health, the initiative was launched on Wednesday, 11 November, World Science Day for Peace and Development, with 12 events in different countries and regions. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and French President Emmanuel Macron led the launch, which is linked to the Paris Peace Forum.
The movement has three priorities: bringing science and society closer together, making better use of evidence in health policy, and improving how science is communicated and discussed. Members will share approaches and resources and build practical collaborations.
"Science has enabled people to live longer, healthier lives through vaccines, medicines, disease prevention and outbreak response," Tedros said.
Dr Sylvie Briand, WHO's chief scientist, said no institution, country or community could build trust alone, and that the movement offered "a space for dialogue and collaboration, not polarization".
WHO said the launch comes as artificial intelligence rapidly changes how people find and share health information. It invited organisations worldwide to join.
Source: KBC, 12 November 2026.
