WHO to rename monkeypox
World Health Organization holding open forum to rename monkeypox due to concerns the name could be considered discriminatory.
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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.'
WHO says countries can continue to use AstroZeneca vaccine
World Health Organization still looking into the vaccine safety after a slew of countries suspended its use over health fears.
Shipment of coronavirus vaccines for Palestinian Authority arrives in Israel
Shipment of 60,000 coronavirus vaccines is transferred from Ben Gurion Airport to the Palestinian Authority and Gaza.
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 AstraZeneca vaccine
World Health Organization grants emergency authorization to AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine.
WHO investigators: 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 recommends AstraZeneca vaccine
WHO panel releases interim decision saying Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID vaccine should be used even with questions over South African variant.
WHO: COVID came from bats, not lab
World Health Organization inspectors in China say coronavirus likely passed from bats to another animal before infecting humans.
WHO experts visit market where first cases of COVID-19 were recorded
Team of experts from World Health Organization visit the seafood market in Wuhan, where the first infections emerged over a year ago.
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