Global life expectancy almost back to pre-COVID levels, says WHO

GMA Network - Oct 2, 2026

GENEVA, Switzerland - Global life expectancy is close to the levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the outlook for years lived in good health is recovering more slowly, the WHO said Friday.

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