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Global life expectancy bounces back to near pre-pandemic levels, WHO says

UN News
Published 2 Oct 2026, 10:00 pm·5 d ago·1 min read
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People around the world are living longer again, with global life expectancy almost fully recovered from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

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