WHO, CDC monitoring new COVID variant detected in Israel
The new variant, BA.2.86, has been detected so far in Israel, Denmark and the United States.
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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.
After three years: WHO says COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency
At the same time, World Health Organization (WHO) chief also warns that the threat from the virus remains.
Death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake could top 20,000, says WHO
More than 5,000 confirmed dead in devastating quake on Syrian-Turkish border, but officials say over 20,000 may have died.
WHO renames monkeypox, cites concerns of racism
World Health Organization announces that monkeypox will now be known as mpox.
WHO and CDC: Measles imminent global threat
Global and American health agencies warn that measles could be a growing issue around the world.
Ebola outbreak reported in Uganda
Fifty cases and twenty-four deaths have been reported since the original outbreak.
'Time to end World Health Assembly's anti-Israel bias'
President Isaac Herzog opens the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe.
WHO to rename monkeypox
World Health Organization holding open forum to rename monkeypox due to concerns the name could be considered discriminatory.
WHO declares monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency
WHO Dir. Gen: "Risk of monkeypox is moderate globally and in all regions, except in the European region, where we assess the risk as high"
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.
WHO: 'Sex is not limited to male and female'
World Health Organization updates manual based on "new scientific evidence."
WHO: Monkeypox outbreak tops 1,000 cases
World Health Organization warns that the risk of monkeypox becoming established in non-endemic nations is real.
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 official: No need for mass vaccinations in monkeypox outbreak
World Health Organization says monkeypox outbreak outside of Africa does not require mass vaccinations as of now.
The week ahead - two conferences in Davos that will affect your life
Both the World Health Organization and the World Economic Forum are having their conferences from the 22-28th of May, in Switzerland. Op-ed.
WHO chief: COVID-19 pandemic is most certainly not over
World Health Organization director-general says pandemic isn't over despite decline in reported cases.
WHO calls emergency meeting over monkeypox outbreak
World Health Organization to discuss viral infection after more than 100 cases were confirmed or suspected in Europe.
Health Ministry following acute 'hepatitis' in 12 children
Twelve children hospitalized with unexplained acute liver infection, in two Israeli hospitals.
Top WHO official: Europe is in a COVID-19 'ceasefire'
WHO Europe director says Europe could soon a "long period of tranquility" from COVID.
WHO: No need to give booster shots to the under-18s
Despite clear evidence of waning vaccine immunity over time, children & adolescents don't need top-up doses, says WHO's chief scientist.
WHO: Omicron wave on the decline
World Health Organization says data from several countries show Omicron wave starting to wane.
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: Data suggests Omicron is ‘less severe’
World Health Organization says severe cases of new COVID-19 variant remain low in South Africa.
WHO names new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron'
World Health Organization says newly identified COVID-19 variant in South Africa is a "variant of concern".
World Health Organization warns: Half a million deaths in Europe by February
The World Heath Organization releases dire warning about projected increase in COVID deaths in Europe.
Breathtaking performance of 'A Million Dreams' inspires million
Musicians with disabilities perform 'A Million Dreams' for World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee Conference.
WHO condemns wealthy nations' rush to hand out booster shots
World Health Organization again calls on countries to avoid giving out COVID-19 booster shots until the end of the year.
WHO calls for two-month moratorium on booster shots
Head of World Health Organization calls on countries to suspend booster shots as a means of reducing global vaccine inequality.
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.
Chinese state media organ slammed for anti-Semitic cartoon of Sec of State Anthony Blinken
Caricature depicts Blinken with oversized Jewish nose, horns, US flag on his back and secret control of the World Health Organization.
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.
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.
WHO: Delta variant has led to 'surge' in outbreaks in Middle East
World Health Organization says Delta variant has triggered a fourth wave in the Middle East.
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.
World Health Organization blasts plans for third dose of vaccine
WHO slams pharmaceutical companies over bid to push third dose of COVID vaccine. 'No indication 3rd dose is needed now.'
WHO changes vax guidelines for kids after Facebook censorship
World Health Organization drops recommendation against vaccinating children after Facebook censors posts.
WHO official admits COVID most likely originated in Wuhan
World Health Organization advisory committee member calls for a full investigation into origins of deadly virus, blasts China for secrecy.
Europe COVID death toll crosses 1 million
World Health Organization reports Europe has seen over one third of global COVID-19 deaths, still sees high infection rate.
New report shows 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.'
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