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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.

WHO, CDC monitoring new COVID variant detected in Israel

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

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.

WHO says COVID-19 no longer a global health emergency

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.

Death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake could top 20,000, says WHO

WHO renames monkeypox, cites concerns of racism

World Health Organization announces that monkeypox will now be known as mpox.

WHO renames monkeypox, cites concerns of racism

WHO and CDC: Measles imminent global threat

Global and American health agencies warn that measles could be a growing issue around the world.

WHO and CDC: Measles imminent global threat

Ebola outbreak reported in Uganda

Fifty cases and twenty-four deaths have been reported since the original outbreak.

Ebola outbreak reported in Uganda

'Time to end World Health Assembly's anti-Israel bias'

President Isaac Herzog opens the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe.

'Time to end World Health Assembly's anti-Israel bias'

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 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 declares monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency

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: Monkeypox outbreak tops 1,000 cases

World Health Organization warns that the risk of monkeypox becoming established in non-endemic nations is real.

WHO: Monkeypox outbreak tops 1,000 cases

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 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.

'No need for mass vaccinations in monkeypox outbreak'

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.

The week ahead - two conferences in Davos that will affect you

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.

'COVID-19 pandemic is most certainly not over'

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.

WHO calls emergency meeting over monkeypox outbreak

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: 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: No need to give booster shots to the under-18s

WHO: Omicron wave on the decline

World Health Organization says data from several countries show Omicron wave starting to wane.

WHO: Omicron wave on the decline

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: Data suggests Omicron is ‘less severe’

World Health Organization says severe cases of new COVID-19 variant remain low in South Africa.

WHO: Data suggests Omicron is ‘less severe’

WHO names new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron'

World Health Organization says newly identified COVID-19 variant in South Africa is a "variant of concern".

WHO names new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron'

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.

WHO warns: Half a million deaths in Europe by February

Breathtaking performance of 'A Million Dreams' inspires million

Musicians with disabilities perform 'A Million Dreams' for World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee Conference.

Breathtaking performance of 'A Million Dreams' inspires million

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 condemns wealthy nations' rush to hand out booster shots

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 calls for two-month moratorium on booster shots

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

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.

Chinese state media slammed for anti-Semitic pic of SS Blinken

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: 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.

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

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

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.'

World Health Organization blasts plans for third dose of vaccine

WHO changes vax guidelines for kids after Facebook censorship

World Health Organization drops recommendation against vaccinating children after Facebook censors posts.

WHO changes vax guidelines for kids after Facebook censorship

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.

WHO official admits COVID most likely originated in Wuhan

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.

Europe COVID death toll crosses 1 million

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.'

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