The Global Partnerships Conference, held in London on 19–20 May 2026, marked one of the UK’s most ambitious attempts in recent years to redefine international development cooperation for a more fractured and financially constrained world.

On 7 April 2026, global leaders, scientists and international partners gathered in Lyon, France for the One Health Summit, hosted by President Emmanuel Macron, to accelerate action at the human-animal-environment interface.

Children are disproportionately affected by dog bites and rabies. They are naturally curious around animals, often unaware of warning signs, and many do not tell adults when they have been bitten or scratched — especially if the injury seems small or they fear getting into trouble.