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Hostages' families to WHO:

Vaccinate hostages for polio

The Hostages Families Forum is urging WHO and UNICEF to include the hostages in their ongoing polio vaccination campaign and all other health interventions.

Vaccinate hostages for polio

MKs fear WHO is attempting to seize power over Israel

A group of Mks have claimed that the UN-backed World Health Organization is trying to leverage an upcoming vote on changes to its charter to force Israel into accepting mandates that may stretch as far as the war in Gaza.

MKs fear WHO is attempting to seize power over Israel

On resigning from serving as advisor to the WHO

Dr. Ghebreyesus, what world do you inhabit? It seems to me one far different from the world in which I and Israelis live since October 7th.

On resigning from serving as advisor to the WHO

WHO calls for immediate release of hostages abducted by Hamas

WHO Director-General meets families of hostages, calls for the immediate release of the hostages along with urgent access to each of them.

WHO calls for immediate release of hostages abducted by Hamas

WHO:

Aspartame sweetener is possibly carcinogenic to humans

World Health Organization classifying aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" but acceptable daily intake level remains unchanged.

Aspartame sweetener is possibly carcinogenic to humans

WHO to rename monkeypox

World Health Organization holding open forum to rename monkeypox due to concerns the name could be considered discriminatory.

WHO to rename monkeypox

WHO chief:

'COVID-19 pandemic is far from over'

World Health Organization chief says fresh waves of COVID-19 infections show the pandemic is nowhere near over.

'COVID-19 pandemic is far from over'

WHO: 'Sex is not limited to male and female'

World Health Organization updates manual based on "new scientific evidence."

WHO: 'Sex is not limited to male and female'

WHO head:

SARS-CoV-2 resulted from a lab leak

Research into gain-of function at Wuhan Institute of Virology most likely cause of pandemic.

SARS-CoV-2 resulted from a lab leak

WHO believes COVID-19 crisis in North Korea is deepening

World Health Organization says it assumes COVID-19 crisis in North Korea is deepening despite claims otherwise.

WHO believes COVID-19 crisis in North Korea is deepening

WHO: 15 million - not 5 million COVID deaths

WHO now says the official death count is 14.9 million - not the original 5.4 million previously reported.

WHO: 15 million - not 5 million COVID deaths

Last week's global COVID death toll was lowest ever

Speaking at a media briefing, WHO head announces just 15,000 deaths last week across the world.

Last week's global COVID death toll was lowest ever

Health Ministry following acute 'hepatitis' in 12 children

Twelve children hospitalized with unexplained acute liver infection, in two Israeli hospitals.

Health Ministry following acute 'hepatitis' in 12 children

Top WHO official:

'Europe is in a COVID-19 ceasefire'

WHO Europe director says Europe could soon a "long period of tranquility" from COVID.

'Europe is in a COVID-19 ceasefire'

WHO: Too soon to say if Omicron is more severe than Delta

WHO official says there is not yet enough data on the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

WHO: Too soon to say if Omicron is more severe than Delta

WHO official: Vaccines should also work against Omicron

Top WHO official says existing vaccines should protect people who contract Omicron variant of COVID-19.

WHO official: Vaccines should also work against Omicron

WHO criticizes wealthy countries over booster shots

WHO condemns wealthy countries for providing booster shots while millions around the world have yet to receive one dose.

WHO criticizes wealthy countries over booster shots

WHO urges end to 'disgraceful' vaccine inequity

World Health Organization urges world leaders to overturn the "disgraceful" global imbalance in access to COVID-19 vaccines.

WHO urges end to 'disgraceful' vaccine inequity

US rejects WHO appeal on booster shots

US rejects WHO's appeal for moratorium on COVID-19 booster shots and for rich countries to focus on supplying poorer nations.

US rejects WHO appeal on booster shots

WHO calls to halt COVID 'boosters' at least until September

WHO calls to halt COVID 'booster' shots until end of September to allow poorer countries to receive doses.

WHO calls to halt COVID 'boosters' at least until September

WHO: Delta variant has led to 'surge' in outbreaks in MidEast

World Health Organization says Delta variant has triggered a fourth wave in the Middle East.

WHO: Delta variant has led to 'surge' in outbreaks in MidEast

Internal rebellion brewing as China denies origins of COVID-19?

With China blocking a W.H.O.-mandated COVID origins probe, local scientists are beginning to question the government's approach.

Internal rebellion brewing as China denies origins of COVID-19?

China rejects WHO plan for a study of COVID-19 origin

China rejects World Health Organization's plan for a second phase of investigation into the origin of the coronavirus.

China rejects WHO plan for a study of COVID-19 origin

WJC condemns resolutions targeting Israel

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder says resolutions targeting Israel are shameless.

WJC condemns resolutions targeting Israel

New report: China still not certain where COVID-19 comes from

New report by Chinese, WHO, scientists says possibility COVID-19 escaped from lab is 'extremely unlikely.'

New report: China still not certain where COVID-19 comes from

WHO authorizes Johnson & Johnson vaccine for emergency use

Approval means the one-dose shot can now theoretically be used as part of the international COVAX effort to distribute vaccines globally.

WHO authorizes Johnson & Johnson vaccine for emergency use

WHO: World needs to prepare for the next virus

Experts warn of a newer and more deadly virus that has been identified in Southeast Asia

WHO: World needs to prepare for the next virus

WHO: Outbreak in Wuhan may have been wider than thought

Lead investigator for WHO mission to Wuhan says the mission found several signs of a more wide-ranging 2019 spread of COVID-19.

WHO: Outbreak in Wuhan may have been wider than thought

Israel to sponsor 1st WHO resolution

Israel is to sponsor its 1st resolution in the World Health Organization calling for change in status of people with disabilities.

Israel to sponsor 1st WHO resolution

A year ago, the UN colluded with China and Covid spread all over

In January 2020, WHO gave China the reins of the virus' investigation. They reported no evidence of human to human transmission. Op-ed.

A year ago, the UN colluded with China and Covid spread all over

China claims COVID originated in 'multiple regions' around world

WHO team shortly to arrive in China to investigate pandemic's origins. Will China grant it access to data?

China claims COVID originated in 'multiple regions' around world

WHO: 'Covid-19 isn't the big one'

WHO experts stress that COVID will become endemic despite vaccines and that "these threats will continue."

WHO: 'Covid-19 isn't the big one'

TikTok taking action against 'fake news' about vaccine

TikTok now has info hub providing easy access to trusted sources such as the WHO.

TikTok taking action against 'fake news' about vaccine

Hamas receives coronavirus test kits from WHO

Gaza "health ministry" says it received 19,500 kits from the WHO but they are only enough for eight days.

Hamas receives coronavirus test kits from WHO

Biden's 1st day in office already mapped out

At least four executive orders are just waiting for the President's pen - if and when he reaches the desk.

Biden's 1st day in office already mapped out

WHO chief: Herd immunity is 'unethical'

Head of World Health Organization warns against allowing the new coronavirus to spread in the hope of achieving so-called herd immunity.

WHO chief: Herd immunity is 'unethical'

New worldwide daily record high in coronavirus cases

More than 350,000 new cases of COVID-19 recorded worldwide, including more than 109,000 cases from Europe alone.

New worldwide daily record high in coronavirus cases

2020, the year China defeated the West

The alternative world order planned by China finds fertile ground in a West riddled with liberal self-hatred and anti-Americanism. Op-ed.

2020, the year China defeated the West

WHO official: Global death toll could reach 2 million

World Health Organization official warns the global COVID-19 death toll could double to 2 million before successful vaccine is used.

WHO official: Global death toll could reach 2 million

Congressional report:

'WHO, China could have helped prevent COVID-19'

Report: 'It is highly likely the ongoing pandemic could have been prevented.'

'WHO, China could have helped prevent COVID-19'

Yet another WHO whitewash: Mission to China skips Wuhan

The two members of the WHO team remained closeted in a hotel near Beijing for nearly the entire duration of their trip.

Yet another WHO whitewash: Mission to China skips Wuhan

WHO hopes pandemic will last less than two years

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expresses hope the COVID-19 pandemic will be shorter than the 1918 Spanish flu.

WHO hopes pandemic will last less than two years

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

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

Head of WHO: The virus is not under control

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says countries must "take a comprehensive approach based on fundamental public health measures."

Head of WHO: The virus is not under control

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

Trump administration formally withdraws US from WHO

Withdrawal effective as of Monday, has been submitted to United Nations secretary-general.

Trump administration formally withdraws US from WHO

WHO discontinues trials of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

World Health Organization discontinues trials of the hydroxychloroquine in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.

WHO discontinues trials of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

WHO urges countries to 'wake up'

World Health Organization calls on countries hit by serious coronavirus outbreaks to "take control".

WHO urges countries to 'wake up'

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

How the World Health Organization lost its credibility

A thorough investigation is the only way to regain confidence in the UN agency trusted with preventing epidemics. Op-ed.

How the World Health Organization lost its credibility

The Chinese Virus: A real time experiment on the power of fear

Fear has turned us away from the gifts of freedom, common sense and critical thinking. Opinon.

The Chinese Virus: A real time experiment on the power of fear

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

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

President Trump: 'Chinese did not spread Covid-19 on purpose'

President Trump does not think the spread of the coronavirus was a deliberate action on the part of the Chinese; funding of WHO on hold

President Trump: 'Chinese did not spread Covid-19 on purpose'

WHO chief warns against 'deadly resurgence' of COVID-19

“The way down can be as dangerous as the way up if not managed properly," says WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

WHO chief warns against 'deadly resurgence' of COVID-19