WHO says life expectancy increased from 46 to 73 years

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says global life expectancy for both sexes has increased from 46 to 73 years, with the biggest gains in the poorest countries.

Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, said this during an online media conference.

Mr Ghebreyesus said after years of war, the organisation realised that it was better to work with one other than fight with one another.