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Preventable Cervical Cancer Kills A Woman Every 2 Minutes, United Nations Reports, Calls For Global Action
One woman worldwide dies every two minutes due to cervical cancer -- a treatable and preventable disease -- said the UN on Monday on the first official World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day.
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Gaza's Health System Is Collapsing At "Very Rapid Pace", Says WHO
World Health Organization officials voiced concern on Tuesday about the possible collapse of hospital provision in southern and central Gaza, with hundreds of medical staff and patients having fled facilities for their lives.
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Over 80 Dead In Israeli Strikes On Gaza Camp, Says Hamas
A Hamas health official said more than 80 people were killed Saturday in twin strikes on a northern Gaza refugee camp, including a UN school used as a shelter for people displaced by the Israel-Hamas war.
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More Than 80 Killed In Twin Israeli Strikes On Gaza Refugee Camp: Hamas
A Hamas health official said more than 80 people were killed Saturday in twin strikes on a northern Gaza refugee camp, including a UN school used as a shelter for people displaced by the Israel-Hamas war.
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Top WHO Official Probed Over Racism, Misconduct
World Health Organization head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday announced an investigation into a "senior staff" member, the UN agency's Western Pacific chief, over claims of racism and misconduct.
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Review Of Covaxin Shot Underway, May Get Recommendation In 24 Hours: WHO Official
A World Health Organization technical advisory group was reviewing data on Covaxin shot against COVID-19 on Tuesday with a decision on its emergency use listing likely soon, a spokesperson said.
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Won't Pay $80 Million Dues To WHO This Year, Says US
The United States will not pay some $80 million it owes the World Health Organization (WHO) and will instead redirect the money to help pay its United Nations bill in New York, a US official said on Wednesday.
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Tibetan Representatives Meet WHO, UN Officials In Delhi; Demand Probe Into Virus Origin
Representatives of 10 Tibetan associations met with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) officials in Delhi and submitted a memorandum, demanding a transparent investigation into the source of the infection.
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"We Can Find Another Partner": Trump Officials On US Halting WHO Funds
The United States could redirect to other aid groups some $400 million it would have paid the World Health Organization this year, senior Trump administration officials said on Wednesday after President Donald Trump halted funding for the UN agency over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
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North Korea Insists It's Free Of Coronavirus Despite High Scepticism Oversees
North Korea remains totally free of the coronavirus, a senior health official in Pyongyang has insisted, despite mounting scepticism overseas as confirmed global infections near one million.
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"Solidarity With India, Lockdown Comprehensive, Robust": UN On COVID-19
The UN has expressed solidarity with India in its fight against coronavirus, with a top official at the world body's health agency praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 21-day nationwide lockdown as a "comprehensive and robust" response to the raging COVID-19 pandemic.
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"Coronavirus Matter Of Concern," Says Foreign Minister; Cases Climb To 74
Coronavirus outbreak is a "matter of concern", Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told parliament today as the number of cases of the highly contagious disease climbed to 74 across India. "Exceptional situations require exceptional responses," Mr Jaishankar said, adding that "travel at this time is not recommended as it only heightens risks". Stepping u...
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India Suspends All Tourist Visas Till April 15 Over Coronavirus: 10 Facts
The government has suspended all visas to India as the cases of coronavirus in the country sharply spiked and the World Health Organisation declared it a pandemic. Altogether, 67 people in India are infected, a chunk of them are a group of tourists from Italy. The Union health ministry said all existing visas -- except diplomatic, official, UN/Inte...
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Coronavirus Now Well-Established In Iran: WHO
The new coronavirus is well-established in Iran, UN health officials said on Tuesday, warning that a lack of protective gear for healthcare workers was complicating efforts to control the outbreak.
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India Should Take Urgent Action To Tackle Air Pollution: UN Body Official
India should take "urgent action" to tackle air pollution as the levels of toxic air in many cities of the country are much higher than the recommended guidelines, which could have a major impact on people's health, WHO Director Maria Neira said.
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Preventable Cervical Cancer Kills A Woman Every 2 Minutes, United Nations Reports, Calls For Global Action
One woman worldwide dies every two minutes due to cervical cancer -- a treatable and preventable disease -- said the UN on Monday on the first official World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day.
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Gaza's Health System Is Collapsing At "Very Rapid Pace", Says WHO
World Health Organization officials voiced concern on Tuesday about the possible collapse of hospital provision in southern and central Gaza, with hundreds of medical staff and patients having fled facilities for their lives.
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Over 80 Dead In Israeli Strikes On Gaza Camp, Says Hamas
A Hamas health official said more than 80 people were killed Saturday in twin strikes on a northern Gaza refugee camp, including a UN school used as a shelter for people displaced by the Israel-Hamas war.
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More Than 80 Killed In Twin Israeli Strikes On Gaza Refugee Camp: Hamas
A Hamas health official said more than 80 people were killed Saturday in twin strikes on a northern Gaza refugee camp, including a UN school used as a shelter for people displaced by the Israel-Hamas war.
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Top WHO Official Probed Over Racism, Misconduct
World Health Organization head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday announced an investigation into a "senior staff" member, the UN agency's Western Pacific chief, over claims of racism and misconduct.
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Review Of Covaxin Shot Underway, May Get Recommendation In 24 Hours: WHO Official
A World Health Organization technical advisory group was reviewing data on Covaxin shot against COVID-19 on Tuesday with a decision on its emergency use listing likely soon, a spokesperson said.
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Won't Pay $80 Million Dues To WHO This Year, Says US
The United States will not pay some $80 million it owes the World Health Organization (WHO) and will instead redirect the money to help pay its United Nations bill in New York, a US official said on Wednesday.
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Tibetan Representatives Meet WHO, UN Officials In Delhi; Demand Probe Into Virus Origin
Representatives of 10 Tibetan associations met with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) officials in Delhi and submitted a memorandum, demanding a transparent investigation into the source of the infection.
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"We Can Find Another Partner": Trump Officials On US Halting WHO Funds
The United States could redirect to other aid groups some $400 million it would have paid the World Health Organization this year, senior Trump administration officials said on Wednesday after President Donald Trump halted funding for the UN agency over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
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North Korea Insists It's Free Of Coronavirus Despite High Scepticism Oversees
North Korea remains totally free of the coronavirus, a senior health official in Pyongyang has insisted, despite mounting scepticism overseas as confirmed global infections near one million.
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"Solidarity With India, Lockdown Comprehensive, Robust": UN On COVID-19
The UN has expressed solidarity with India in its fight against coronavirus, with a top official at the world body's health agency praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 21-day nationwide lockdown as a "comprehensive and robust" response to the raging COVID-19 pandemic.
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"Coronavirus Matter Of Concern," Says Foreign Minister; Cases Climb To 74
Coronavirus outbreak is a "matter of concern", Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told parliament today as the number of cases of the highly contagious disease climbed to 74 across India. "Exceptional situations require exceptional responses," Mr Jaishankar said, adding that "travel at this time is not recommended as it only heightens risks". Stepping u...
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India Suspends All Tourist Visas Till April 15 Over Coronavirus: 10 Facts
The government has suspended all visas to India as the cases of coronavirus in the country sharply spiked and the World Health Organisation declared it a pandemic. Altogether, 67 people in India are infected, a chunk of them are a group of tourists from Italy. The Union health ministry said all existing visas -- except diplomatic, official, UN/Inte...
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Coronavirus Now Well-Established In Iran: WHO
The new coronavirus is well-established in Iran, UN health officials said on Tuesday, warning that a lack of protective gear for healthcare workers was complicating efforts to control the outbreak.
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India Should Take Urgent Action To Tackle Air Pollution: UN Body Official
India should take "urgent action" to tackle air pollution as the levels of toxic air in many cities of the country are much higher than the recommended guidelines, which could have a major impact on people's health, WHO Director Maria Neira said.
