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WHO says it needs urgent access to Gaza to deliver aid, medical supplies

The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it needs urgent access to Gaza to deliver aid and medical supplies, as the UN agency warned of a humanitarian crisis in the Israeli-

WHO says it needs urgent access to Gaza to deliver aid, medical supplies
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Don't press 'pandemic panic button' scientists caution on China pneumonia report

Leading scientists urged caution over fears of another pandemic on Thursday after the World Health Organization requested more information from China on a rise of

Don't press 'pandemic panic button' scientists caution on China pneumonia report
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UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the 1st time as country sees a record outbreak

The World Health Organization said it has confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in Congo for the first time as the country experiences its biggest-ever outbreak

UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the 1st time as country sees a record outbreak
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Gaza health situation is 'catastrophic': WHO chief

The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Gaza's healthcare sector has been "catastrophic", the World Health Organization chief said on Sunday at an emergency board meeting, saying

Gaza health situation is 'catastrophic': WHO chief
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Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday urged governments to treat e-cigarettes similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours, threatening cigarette companies' bets on smoking

Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls
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Republic Of Congo reports first mpox virus cases in several regions

The health ministry says the Republic of Congo has recorded its first cases of mpox in several regions

Republic Of Congo reports first mpox virus cases in several regions
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WHO warns of falsified cough syrup ingredients seized in Pakistan

The World Health Organization issued an alert on Monday warning drugmakers of five contaminated batches of propylene glycol, an ingredient used in medicinal syrups,

WHO warns of falsified cough syrup ingredients seized in Pakistan
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UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases

The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a widely used cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile

UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases
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Bird flu may infect cows outside the US, says WHO

There is a risk that the H5N1 bird flu virus, present in many wild birds, may infect cows in countries beyond the United States as they migrate, a World Health Organization official

Bird flu may infect cows outside the US, says WHO
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Taiwan says may be hard to attend WHO assembly, Blinken offers support

It will be hard for Taiwan to attend this year's World Health Organization annual assembly, and it hopes more countries will support its presence, the island's

Taiwan says may be hard to attend WHO assembly, Blinken offers support
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WHO chief urges countries to finalise pandemic accord by deadline

The head of the World Health Organization on Friday urged countries to agree to an accord to help fight future pandemics as negotiations approach a deadline this month.

WHO chief urges countries to finalise pandemic accord by deadline
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UK refuses to sign global vaccine treaty, The Telegraph reports

Britain is refusing to sign the World Health Organization's (WHO) pandemic accord because the country says it would have to give away a fifth of its vaccines, the Telegraph reported on

UK refuses to sign global vaccine treaty, The Telegraph reports
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Countries struggle to draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid mistakes made during COVID

After the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders worldwide vowed to do better next time but are still struggling to finalize a global plan

Countries struggle to draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid mistakes made during COVID
Health

Nothing wrong with Gaza death toll figures, WHO says

The World Health Organization voiced full confidence in Gaza Ministry of Health death toll figures on Tuesday, saying they were actually getting closer to confirming

Nothing wrong with Gaza death toll figures, WHO says
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UN agency authorizes second vaccine against dengue amid outbreaks in the Americas

The World Health Organization has authorized a second dengue vaccine, a move that could provide protection for millions worldwide against the mosquito-borne disease that has already sparked numerous outbreaks across the Americas this year

UN agency authorizes second vaccine against dengue amid outbreaks in the Americas
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Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says

Tobacco companies still actively target young people via social media, sports and music festivals and new, flavoured products, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday,

Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says
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World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls

The World Health Organization is beginning its annual meeting with government ministers and other top envoys hoping to reinforce global preparedness for the next pandemic in the devastating wake of COVID-19

World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls
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WHO chief Tedros 'confident' of eventual pandemic treaty deal

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday voiced confidence that countries would one day reach a deal on a pandemic accord

WHO chief Tedros 'confident' of eventual pandemic treaty deal
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WHO emergencies team faces funding crunch as health crises multiply

The World Health Organization's emergencies department is facing “existential threats” as multiplying health crises have left it so short of cash that it needed

WHO emergencies team faces funding crunch as health crises multiply
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WHO member countries approve steps to bolster health regulations to better brace for pandemics

The World Health Organization says member countries approved new steps to boost global preparedness for pandemics like COVID-19 and mpox and better respond to dangerous outbreaks

WHO member countries approve steps to bolster health regulations to better brace for pandemics
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Global pandemic treaty to be concluded by 2025, WHO says

Talks aimed at reaching a global agreement on how to better fight pandemics will be concluded by 2025 or earlier if possible, the World Health Organization said on Saturday.

Global pandemic treaty to be concluded by 2025, WHO says
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Mass starvation is 'very real risk' in some Sudan regions, WHO says

Mass starvation is a "very real risk" in some regions of war-torn Sudan, where conflict has made medical aid broadly unavailable, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said

Mass starvation is 'very real risk' in some Sudan regions, WHO says
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WHO, scientists call for urgent action on mpox strain

The spread of mpox in Africa needs to be addressed urgently, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as scientists warned separately of a dangerous strain in

WHO, scientists call for urgent action on mpox strain
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UN agencies urge Bosnia to vaccinate kids after two die in measles outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF on Tuesday urged Bosnia's authorities to raise the measles vaccination rate among children after two adolescents in the Balkan

UN agencies urge Bosnia to vaccinate kids after two die in measles outbreak

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