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The WHO is calling on organizations worldwide to join Together for Science and Health, a new global movement aimed at strengthening the link between science, health, and society. Built around three pillars — science and society, science and policy, and science communication — the initiative seeks to combat misinformation and ensure evidence-informed decision-making. The movement officially launches on November 10, 2026.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global call for organizations and institutions to affiliate with Together for Science and Health, a new movement designed to deepen the connection between scientific evidence and public health outcomes. The initiative comes at a time when trust in science is increasingly under pressure from misinformation and disinformation, and aims to ensure that scientific advances translate into real-world health benefits for all.
The movement is structured around three interconnected pillars: bringing scientists and communities closer together, helping policymakers use reliable evidence to craft fair health policies, and improving science communication to make research more accessible and credible to the public. Organizations wishing to join are asked to endorse a Declaration of Commitment and outline how they can contribute across these pillars.
Key Takeaways:
Why it matters: In an era of growing skepticism toward science, a coordinated global effort to rebuild public trust and connect research to policy could have far-reaching implications for how health decisions are made — from vaccine uptake to pandemic preparedness.
