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WHO demands Russia follow vaccine production guidelines

Russia claims vaccine will be ready for mass production by next month, but World Health Organization urges caution.

WHO demands Russia follow vaccine production guidelines

WHO warns pandemic will be lengthy

World Health Organization says coronavirus pandemic is likely to be "lengthy" and warns of risk of "response fatigue".

WHO warns pandemic will be lengthy

Record daily increase in global coronavirus cases

World Health Organization says the total number of cases of COVID-19 in the world rose by 284,196 in 24 hours.

Record daily increase in global coronavirus cases

WHO chief rejects 'baseless' allegation by Pompeo

World Health Organization chief rejects claim by Secretary of State that he owed his position to a deal with China.

WHO chief rejects 'baseless' allegation by Pompeo

Record daily increase in global coronavirus cases

WHO reports 237,743 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours.

Record daily increase in global coronavirus cases

WHO head: Many countries heading in wrong direction

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says 'too many countries' not doing enough to combat coronavirus or taking pandemic seriously enough.

WHO head: Many countries heading in wrong direction

Israel ranked third-highest in number of daily coronavirus cases

Health Ministry reports 1,360 new cases as WHO report ranks Israel as European country with third-highest number of daily coronavirus cases.

Israel ranked third-highest in number of daily coronavirus cases

WHO reports record daily number of new coronavirus cases

228,102 new cases of COVID-19 reported around the world, more than 100,000 of which in the US and Brazil.

WHO reports record daily number of new coronavirus cases

Biden: I'll rejoin WHO on my first day as President

Democratic presidential frontrunner renounces Trump's decision to withdraw from World Health Organization.

Biden: I'll rejoin WHO on my first day as President

WHO admits: Chance of airborne spread of COVID-19

World Health Organization reverses position again on coronavirus after scientists say disease can be spread through the air.

WHO admits: Chance of airborne spread of COVID-19

WHO reports largest single-day increases in COVID-19 cases

WHO reports 8,708,008 cases of coronavirus with 461,715 deaths worldwide.

WHO reports largest single-day increases in COVID-19 cases

WHO: Coronavirus pandemic in a 'new and dangerous phase'

WHO chief urges nations and citizens to remain extremely vigilant as COVID-19 cases hit a new peak.

WHO: Coronavirus pandemic in a 'new and dangerous phase'

WHO: 40% of coronavirus cases spread by asymptomatic carriers

World Health Organization says 16% of people infected with coronavirus are asymptomatic.

WHO: 40% of coronavirus cases spread by asymptomatic carriers

WHO suspends clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine

World Health Organization temporarily suspends clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine as treatment for COVID-19 as a precautionary measure.

WHO suspends clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine

Trump threatens to withdraw from the World Health Organization

Slamming WHO's response to the coronavirus pandemic and its position vis-a-vis China and Taiwan, Trump gives 30-day deadline for reform.

Trump threatens to withdraw from the World Health Organization

WHO: The coronavirus may never go away

World Health Organization officials say that populations around the world may have to learn to live with COVID-19 long term.

WHO: The coronavirus may never go away

Recovered COVID-19 carriers may not be immune

The WHO disputes claims that individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 have developed antibodies providing immunity from virus.

Recovered COVID-19 carriers may not be immune

WHO chief: Worst of coronavirus is still ahead of us

WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus urges countries to work together, prevent further tragedies from coronavirus. 'We warned about this'

WHO chief: Worst of coronavirus is still ahead of us

Israeli historian donates $1 million to WHO

Israeli author and historian Yuval Noah Harari pledges $1 million to World Health Organization to help mitigate halt in US funding.

Israeli historian donates $1 million to WHO

The legacy of a Marxist failure and corona - Dr. WHO?

The legacy of a Marxist failure and corona - Dr. WHO?

Senator calls to investigate WHO, questions CCP ties

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) calls on Congress to launch investigation into ties between World Health Organization and Chinese Communist Party.

Senator calls to investigate WHO, questions CCP ties

Coronavirus officially declared a pandemic

World Health Organization officially declares coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.

Coronavirus officially declared a pandemic

Expert:

'It looks like Chinese Communist Party has bought the WHO'

Gordon Chang tells Simone Gao it seems WHO has been bought by the Chinese Communist Party as their narrative corresponds to President Xi's.

'It looks like Chinese Communist Party has bought the WHO'

WHO declares international emergency over coronavirus outbreak

World Health Organization says coronavirus epidemic in China now constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.

WHO declares international emergency over coronavirus outbreak

WHO: Ban smoking e-cigarettes indoors

In report on global tobacco epidemic, World Health Organization notes progress, urges governments to ban marketing of e-cigarettes.

WHO: Ban smoking e-cigarettes indoors

Smoking kills someone every 4 seconds

Every year, 165,000 children worldwide die due to secondhand smoke - and a whopping 20% of all cancer cases are linked to smoking.

Smoking kills someone every 4 seconds

UN's World Health Organization passes anti-Israel resolution

World Health Organization approves resolution accusing Israel of perpetuating health crisis in PA. WJC blasts body's double standards.

UN's World Health Organization passes anti-Israel resolution

Measles cases up 300% year over year

World Health Organization warns anti-vaccination campaign has led to over 3 times as many measles infections compared to 2018.

Measles cases up 300% year over year

Israeli elected to executive board of UN health agency

World Health Organization elects Israeli professor as a member of its executive board.

Israeli elected to executive board of UN health agency

WHO head praises Hadassah Medical Center

WHO Director General Ghebreyesus arrives in Israel unexpectedly, praises Hadassah's hemato-oncology ward.

WHO head praises Hadassah Medical Center

An Israeli doctor at the World Health Organization

Deputy Director-General of Israel's Health Ministry elected to Executive Committee of the World Health Organization.

An Israeli doctor at the World Health Organization

Super-STD has no cure - and it's spreading

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea can cause permanent damage - and it appears to be spreading.

Super-STD has no cure - and it's spreading

WHO passes on anti-Israel resolution, UK, US oppose it

Britain joins US in opposing UN health body’s resolution singling out Israel.

WHO passes on anti-Israel resolution, UK, US oppose it

UN: Chemical weapons attack victims show signs of nerve agent

World Health Organization says victims of Syrian chemical attack show symptoms of exposure to nerve agents.

UN: Chemical weapons attack victims show signs of nerve agent

Israeli army medics named world’s best in disaster relief

World Health Organization recognizes Israel as top emergency aid force in the world.

Israeli army medics named world’s best in disaster relief

World Walking Day

Israel to participate in World Walking Day

180 Israeli municipalities to hold activities for World Walking Day on Friday.

Israel to participate in World Walking Day

How much does a kidney cost in Iran?

While western world citizens wait for years for a kidney transplant, Iran touts its own solution: Legal organ trade.

How much does a kidney cost in Iran?

WHO: No evidence coffee causes cancer

World Health Organization downgrades warning on cancer following extensive review.

WHO: No evidence coffee causes cancer

'This is anti-Semitism'

WHO singles out Israel as world’s only ‘health rights violator’

World Health Organization's UN resolution marks Israel as the world’s only violator of ‘mental, physical and environmental health.’

WHO singles out Israel as world’s only ‘health rights violator’

Israel in top ten for life expectancy

Israeli men can expect to live to 80.6; women, 84.3.

Israel in top ten for life expectancy

Zika virus declared a global emergency

WHO, criticized for being asleep at the wheel on Zika like Ebola, snaps into action as Brazil reports 4,000 birth defects and virus spreads.

Zika virus declared a global emergency

Zika vaccine may be ready this year

If human testing successful, vaccine to be used during a public health emergency in October or November.

Zika vaccine may be ready this year

Zika virus spreading 'explosively' according to WHO

Scientists warn that it could take a decade to make a vaccine against the mosquito-borne virus

Zika virus spreading 'explosively' according to WHO

As siege continues, Madaya's situation worsens

City of Madaya is still under siege by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Al Assad. WHO not being allowed to help.

As siege continues, Madaya's situation worsens

World Health Organization declares Sierra Leone free of Ebola

Following 42 days without any cases of Ebola, World Health Organization declares Sierra Leone out of danger.

World Health Organization declares Sierra Leone free of Ebola

Study: Bacon, sausage and ham 'as dangerous as smoking'

Israelis generally avoid pork products – and that's a healthy thing, the World Health Organization said in a new report.

Study: Bacon, sausage and ham 'as dangerous as smoking'

WHO: One Million People Wounded in Syrian War

Lack of medical care is causing infectious disease crisis as Syria continues on road to ruin, WHO representative reveals.

WHO: One Million People Wounded in Syrian War

Nigeria Declared 'Ebola-Free'

Nigeria has been declared officially free of Ebola virus after six weeks with no new cases, the World Health Organization says.

Nigeria Declared 'Ebola-Free'

Doomsday Scenario: 1.4 Million Ebola Victims By January

US Centers for Disease Control reports case numbers higher than thought and growing fast, meaning crisis unless serious action taken.

Doomsday Scenario: 1.4 Million Ebola Victims By January

Egypt Bans 'World Nargila Championship'

Nargila water-pipe smoking competition in Cairo banned due to breach of World Health Organization's anti-tobacco laws.

Egypt Bans 'World Nargila Championship'

8% Rise in HIV Carriers in Israel

2012 report counts 487 carriers of HIV in Israel, an 8% increase from 2011. Experts: soon, we'll approach the same percentages as in US.

8% Rise in HIV Carriers in Israel

Granddaughter of Hamas Leader Hospitalized in Israel

Hamas chair Ismail Haniyeh's granddaughter transferred to Israel for medical aid - despite fact that Haniyeh won't recognize Israel exists.

Granddaughter of Hamas Leader Hospitalized in Israel

Fears that Polio in Syria Could Spread

Mass flight from combat zones could bring polio virus to at-risk populations.

Fears that Polio in Syria Could Spread

Anti-Polio Op. Faces Vaccine Fears

Mass immunization may be slowed as activist groups argue vaccines are dangerous.

Anti-Polio Op. Faces Vaccine Fears

Syria Accuses Israel of Health Violations in the Golan

Syria slams Israel at the UN over the "deterioration of the health conditions" in "the occupied Golan."

Syria Accuses Israel of Health Violations in the Golan

WHO Warns of Untreatable Strain of Gonorrhoea

The World Health Organization is warning that a new strain of gonorrhoea has appeared, and is resistant to antibiotics.

WHO Warns of Untreatable Strain of Gonorrhoea