WHO appalled' by Israel attack on northern Gaza's last functioning major hospital
The WHO condemns the Israeli raid on Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza, citing severe health risks to local Palestinians.
WHO says Israel and Hamas have agreed pauses in Gaza fighting to allow polio vaccinations
Humanitarian pauses secured by WHO will facilitate polio vaccinations for children in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict.
Israeli forces strike, storm Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital with no warning'
The WHO highlighted that Israel did not give warning prior to the air strike on Kamal Adwan Hospital, resulting in casualties and panic.
This horror must end': WHO condemns Israeli assault on key Gaza hospital
The storming of Kamal Adwan Hospital has effectively disabled the last major medical facility in northern Gaza, escalating the humanitarian crisis.
Israeli Attacks Around Gaza Hospital Kill or Wound Scores, Doctors Say
Israeli airstrikes and gunfire near Kamal Adwan Hospital have created a catastrophic situation, resulting in fatalities and overwhelming medical supply shortages.
Baby in Gaza partly paralysed from polio in territory's first case for 25 years
A Palestinian infant has contracted polio, prompting urgent vaccination efforts amid conflict, with a goal of immunizing 640,000 children in Gaza.
WHO appalled' by Israel attack on northern Gaza's last functioning major hospital
The WHO condemns the Israeli raid on Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza, citing severe health risks to local Palestinians.
WHO says Israel and Hamas have agreed pauses in Gaza fighting to allow polio vaccinations
Humanitarian pauses secured by WHO will facilitate polio vaccinations for children in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict.
Israeli forces strike, storm Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital with no warning'
The WHO highlighted that Israel did not give warning prior to the air strike on Kamal Adwan Hospital, resulting in casualties and panic.
This horror must end': WHO condemns Israeli assault on key Gaza hospital
The storming of Kamal Adwan Hospital has effectively disabled the last major medical facility in northern Gaza, escalating the humanitarian crisis.
Israeli Attacks Around Gaza Hospital Kill or Wound Scores, Doctors Say
Israeli airstrikes and gunfire near Kamal Adwan Hospital have created a catastrophic situation, resulting in fatalities and overwhelming medical supply shortages.
Baby in Gaza partly paralysed from polio in territory's first case for 25 years
A Palestinian infant has contracted polio, prompting urgent vaccination efforts amid conflict, with a goal of immunizing 640,000 children in Gaza.
Israeli forces accused of taking Gaza hospital staff to detention centre for interrogation Middle East crisis live
Israeli military operations in northern Gaza have severely impacted healthcare infrastructure, with Kamal Adwan Hospital out of service and its director detained.
WHO Chief Survives Israel's Bombing of Sanaa Airport That Killed 4 People
Israeli fighter jets launched an attack on Yemen, targeting multiple locations and causing casualties, including an airport incident involving WHO officials.
Israeli forces accused of taking Gaza hospital staff to detention centre for interrogation Middle East crisis live
Israeli military operations in northern Gaza have severely impacted healthcare infrastructure, with Kamal Adwan Hospital out of service and its director detained.
WHO Chief Survives Israel's Bombing of Sanaa Airport That Killed 4 People
Israeli fighter jets launched an attack on Yemen, targeting multiple locations and causing casualties, including an airport incident involving WHO officials.
Israel attacks Gaza City amid attempts to reach ceasefire deal
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has led to significant civilian casualties amid continued ceasefire negotiations, underscoring the urgent need for humanitarian measures.
House COVID-19 panel releases final report criticizing public health response to the pandemic
The House committee's report suggests the coronavirus likely originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, urging better preparedness for future pandemics.
A concrete suggestion that could save millions of lives in a future pandemic
The World Health Organization has been negotiating a pandemic agreement to better prevent, prepare for, and respond to pandemics. Time is running out to reach a consensus before the World Health Assembly in May.
Scientists warn of 'strains of viruses that have very high mortality rates' deadlier than Covid-19
World leaders discussed Disease X, which could be deadlier than Covid-19.
WHO urges countries to find a way to tackle potential future viruses.
A Fight About Viruses in the Air Is Finally Over. Now It's Time for Healthy Venting
Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 can spread through the air, leading to a potential shift in research and indoor air cleaning practices.
WHO issues measles warning as yearly cases in Europe rise more than 30-fold
The World Health Organization has issued an urgent warning over the alarming rise in measles cases across Europe.
Measles cases in Europe have increased more than 30-fold, with over 30,000 cases reported between January and October 2022.
W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases
The World Health Organization acknowledged Covid-19 is airborne in late 2021, updating their guidelines for pathogen transmission, potentially impacting disease control policies worldwide.
House COVID-19 panel releases final report criticizing public health response to the pandemic
The House committee's report suggests the coronavirus likely originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, urging better preparedness for future pandemics.
A concrete suggestion that could save millions of lives in a future pandemic
The World Health Organization has been negotiating a pandemic agreement to better prevent, prepare for, and respond to pandemics. Time is running out to reach a consensus before the World Health Assembly in May.
Scientists warn of 'strains of viruses that have very high mortality rates' deadlier than Covid-19
World leaders discussed Disease X, which could be deadlier than Covid-19.
WHO urges countries to find a way to tackle potential future viruses.
A Fight About Viruses in the Air Is Finally Over. Now It's Time for Healthy Venting
Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 can spread through the air, leading to a potential shift in research and indoor air cleaning practices.
WHO issues measles warning as yearly cases in Europe rise more than 30-fold
The World Health Organization has issued an urgent warning over the alarming rise in measles cases across Europe.
Measles cases in Europe have increased more than 30-fold, with over 30,000 cases reported between January and October 2022.
W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases
The World Health Organization acknowledged Covid-19 is airborne in late 2021, updating their guidelines for pathogen transmission, potentially impacting disease control policies worldwide.
Polio vaccines arrive in Gaza after first case in 25 years DW 08/31/2024
A polio vaccination campaign has started in Gaza to address the first confirmed case in decades, emphasizing urgent needs for cease-fire and vaccine distribution.
First children in Gaza given polio vaccines a day before planned UN rollout
WHO has initiated a crucial polio vaccine rollout for 640,000 children in Gaza amid recent health concerns.
Polio vaccines arrive in Gaza after first case in 25 years DW 08/31/2024
A polio vaccination campaign has started in Gaza to address the first confirmed case in decades, emphasizing urgent needs for cease-fire and vaccine distribution.
First children in Gaza given polio vaccines a day before planned UN rollout
WHO has initiated a crucial polio vaccine rollout for 640,000 children in Gaza amid recent health concerns.
How toxic is YOUR air? Charts reveal pollution levels in cities
Air pollution remains a critical global health issue, with 99% of the population living in areas with hazardous air despite some improvements in cities.
Air pollution a factor in spiking cancer cases, report says
World Health Organization predicts a 77% increase in cancer cases globally by 2050
Air pollution is one of the factors driving the expected increase in cancer rates
How toxic is YOUR air? Charts reveal pollution levels in cities
Air pollution remains a critical global health issue, with 99% of the population living in areas with hazardous air despite some improvements in cities.
Air pollution a factor in spiking cancer cases, report says
World Health Organization predicts a 77% increase in cancer cases globally by 2050
Air pollution is one of the factors driving the expected increase in cancer rates
Majority of baby foods in US grocery stores may not meet health guidelines, study finds
Two-thirds of baby foods sampled do not meet World Health Organization nutritional standards, stressing the importance of whole foods over processed ones.
Nearly 60% of baby foods in the U.S. don't meet nutritional guidelines, study says
Nearly 60% of toddler foods fail to meet WHO nutrition standards, raising health concerns.
This is California's strongest summer COVID wave in years. Why it got so bad
California is experiencing a severe summer COVID wave due to a hyperinfectious subvariant and various factors like heatwaves and vaccine duration.
Outbreaks of Mpox in Africa could lead to a state of emergency in the region this week - LGBTQ Nation
Mysterious disease outbreak in Africa raises concerns among global health experts.
WHO calls emergency meeting to discuss jump in mpox cases from DRC
The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting due to a surge of mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries.
DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak but has no vaccines or treatments yet. Why?
No vaccines or treatments currently available in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the mpox outbreak.
Outbreaks of Mpox in Africa could lead to a state of emergency in the region this week - LGBTQ Nation
Mysterious disease outbreak in Africa raises concerns among global health experts.
WHO calls emergency meeting to discuss jump in mpox cases from DRC
The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting due to a surge of mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries.
DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak but has no vaccines or treatments yet. Why?
No vaccines or treatments currently available in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the mpox outbreak.
World leaders are gathering to discuss Disease X. Here's what to know about the hypothetical pandemic.
World leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss Disease X, a hypothetical virus 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
Experts are proactively planning and preparing for Disease X in case it emerges as a pandemic.
World leaders are gathering to discuss Disease X. Here's what to know about the hypothetical pandemic.
World leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss Disease X, a hypothetical virus 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
Experts are proactively planning and preparing for Disease X in case it emerges as a pandemic.
What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic
The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic
The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic
The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn
Influenza is identified as the pathogen most likely to cause the next global pandemic, as indicated by 57% of senior disease experts in an international survey.
World leaders are gathering to discuss Disease X. Here's what to know about the hypothetical pandemic.
World leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss Disease X, a hypothetical virus 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
Experts are proactively planning and preparing for Disease X in case it emerges as a pandemic.
World leaders are gathering to discuss Disease X. Here's what to know about the hypothetical pandemic.
World leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss Disease X, a hypothetical virus 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
Experts are proactively planning and preparing for Disease X in case it emerges as a pandemic.
What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic
The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic
The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic
The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn
Influenza is identified as the pathogen most likely to cause the next global pandemic, as indicated by 57% of senior disease experts in an international survey.
4 years later it's official: WHO says COVID spreads 'through the air'
Defining disease transmission through the air to improve prevention strategies post-COVID-19 confusion.
After 29 million deaths, it seems the world has learned nothing
The director general of the WHO expressed frustration with the negotiations for a new multilateral pandemic agreement and described them as filled with fake news, lies, and conspiracy theories.
Differences between rich and poor countries, interference of private interests, and geopolitical context are threatening to undermine the negotiations and leave the multilateral system vulnerable to the next pandemic.
The breast cancer burden in lower income countries is even worse than we thought
Breast cancer is a major killer in low-income countries.
In low-income countries, breast cancer patients are often diagnosed at later stages when treatment options are limited.
There is a significant lack of access to cancer screening and treatment in low-income countries.
New cancer cases to soar 77 percent by 2050, WHO predicts
Over 35 million new cancer cases are predicted in 2050, a 77% increase from 2022.
Tobacco, alcohol, obesity, and air pollution are key factors in the predicted rise of cancer cases.
Global cancer cases to rise by more than 75% by 2050, WHO predicts
Global cancer cases are predicted to rise by more than 75% by 2050.
Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and obesity are key factors behind the increasing incidence of cancer.
How Are Healthcare AI Developers Responding to WHO's New Guidance on LLMs?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines on the ethics and governance of large language models (LLMs) in healthcare.
WHO outlined five broad applications for LLMs in healthcare, including diagnosis and clinical care, administrative tasks, education, drug research and development, and patient-guided learning.
Malaria-free Cape Verde a 'beacon of hope' DW 01/15/2024
Cape Verde has been declared malaria-free, becoming the third African nation to achieve this status after Mauritius and Algeria.
The elimination of malaria in Cape Verde is expected to have a positive impact on tourism by attracting more visitors and removing constraints on mobility.
Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon DW 01/22/2024
Cameroon has launched a vaccination campaign against malaria, becoming the first country outside of clinical trials to implement such a campaign.
The vaccine being used is Mosquirix, or RTS,S, produced by GlaxoSmithKline, and it has been recognized as efficient and recommended by the World Health Organization.
Malaria-free Cape Verde a 'beacon of hope' DW 01/15/2024
Cape Verde has been declared malaria-free, becoming the third African nation to achieve this status after Mauritius and Algeria.
The elimination of malaria in Cape Verde is expected to have a positive impact on tourism by attracting more visitors and removing constraints on mobility.
Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon DW 01/22/2024
Cameroon has launched a vaccination campaign against malaria, becoming the first country outside of clinical trials to implement such a campaign.
The vaccine being used is Mosquirix, or RTS,S, produced by GlaxoSmithKline, and it has been recognized as efficient and recommended by the World Health Organization.
Medical AI could be 'dangerous' for poorer nations, WHO warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the introduction of AI-based health-care technologies could be dangerous for people in lower-income countries.
WHO emphasizes the importance of including under-resourced populations in the training of AI models to avoid biased algorithms and inequities.
World leaders are gathering to discuss Disease X. Here's what to know about the hypothetical pandemic.
World leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss Disease X, a hypothetical virus 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
Experts are proactively planning and preparing for Disease X in case it emerges as a pandemic.
What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic
The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic
The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
You can still give feedback to WHO on the health of trans and gender-diverse people
The WHO is developing guidelines on the health of trans and gender-diverse people and is seeking feedback.
The guidelines will address health challenges that affect access to quality healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Training humanitarian response leaders in the Middle East and Africa
The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative's Humanitarian Academy has collaborated with the World Health Organization to offer a complete course outside of the U.S. for the first time.
The course was held in Amman, Jordan, and included 65 humanitarian professionals from 52 countries across the Middle East and Africa.
Hydroxychloroquine: COVID 'cure' linked to 17,000 deaths DW 01/10/2024
Hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted as a potential COVID-19 treatment, is now linked to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a trial on hydroxychloroquine and found no positive results, leading to a recommendation against its use during the pandemic.
Hydroxychloroquine: COVID 'cure' linked to 17,000 deaths DW 01/10/2024
Hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted as a potential COVID-19 treatment, is now linked to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a trial on hydroxychloroquine and found no positive results, leading to a recommendation against its use during the pandemic.
Hydroxychloroquine: COVID 'cure' linked to 17,000 deaths DW 01/10/2024
Hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted as a potential COVID-19 treatment, is now linked to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a trial on hydroxychloroquine and found no positive results, leading to a recommendation against its use during the pandemic.
Hydroxychloroquine: COVID 'cure' linked to 17,000 deaths DW 01/10/2024
Hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted as a potential COVID-19 treatment, is now linked to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a trial on hydroxychloroquine and found no positive results, leading to a recommendation against its use during the pandemic.
Hydroxychloroquine: COVID 'cure' linked to 17,000 deaths DW 01/10/2024
Hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted as a potential COVID-19 treatment, is now linked to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a trial on hydroxychloroquine and found no positive results, leading to a recommendation against its use during the pandemic.