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Mpox Is Still A Health Emergency, Says WHO
The mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, with the health body's director-general issuing a revised set of temporary recommendations.
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WHO Is Finalising A New Treaty To Prep For The Next Pandemic, But US Isn't Signing
On March 20, 2025, members of the World Health Organization adopted the worlds first pandemic agreement, following three years of "intensive negotiations launched by governments in response to the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic."
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Vodka, Gin, Whiskey Or Rum: How Much Does Your Favourite Alcohol Score On The Health Chart?
Are all types of alcohol equally bad? Or are there less bad ones? We break it down
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World No Tobacco Day 2025: Date, History, Theme And All You Need To Know
World No Tobacco Day 2025: World No Tobacco Day was first incorporated in 1987 by the member states of the World Health Organization (WHO).
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World Health Body Restructures, Cuts Budget After US Withdrawal
The World Health Organization tried to stabilise its finances at its annual assembly which ended, but still remains well short of reaching its already reduced target.
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"People Are Suffering": WHO Chief Begs Israel To Show "Mercy" In Gaza
Fighting back tears, the head of the World Health Organization on Thursday urged Israel to have "mercy" in the Gaza war and insisted peace would be in Israel's own interests.
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After 3 Years Of Negotiations, WHO Pandemic Agreement Gets Adopted
Members of the World Health Organization adopted a landmark agreement on Tuesday on how to prepare for future pandemics following the COVID-19 outbreak, which killed millions of people between the years of 2020 and 2022.
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Key Points Of WHO Pandemic Agreement
The WHO Pandemic Agreement, an accord designed to address the mistakes made in handling COVID-19, is being submitted for adoption Tuesday at the World Health Assembly.
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At Least 70 Countries Missing Out On Medical Care Amid Funding Cuts: WHO
People in at least 70 countries are missing out on medical treatment due to funding cuts to aid programmes, the WHO said on Monday, adding it also faces major financial challenges.
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World Health Organization Looks Ahead To Life Without The US
World Health Organization officials will join donors and diplomats with one question - how to cope with crises without their main funder, the US.
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Gaza's Last Cancer Hospital Stops Working After Israeli Attack: WHO
The World Health Organization said Thursday that the last hospital in Gaza providing cancer and cardiac care had stopped functioning after an Israeli attack.
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"Cannot Do Everything": WHO Halves Management Team After US Funding Cuts
The World Health Organization has reduced its management team by half and will have to scale back operations, its director-general said on Wednesday, four months after the United States announced it was leaving the agency and cutting funding.
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How Extreme Work Stress Impacts Woman's Heart Health; Expert Explains
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease claims 8.9 million female lives globally each year, accounting for 35% of all female deaths globally.
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What is H5N1 Virus? How It Spreads to Humans
According to the World Health Organization, infections in humans can cause severe disease with a high mortality rate.
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Banker At US Firm Hospitalised With Pancreatic Failure After 110-Hour Workweek
The bankers claimed that they were assigned 20-hour workdays and faced criticism if they left their desks after working all night.
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Mpox Is Still A Health Emergency, Says WHO
The mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, with the health body's director-general issuing a revised set of temporary recommendations.
-
WHO Is Finalising A New Treaty To Prep For The Next Pandemic, But US Isn't Signing
On March 20, 2025, members of the World Health Organization adopted the worlds first pandemic agreement, following three years of "intensive negotiations launched by governments in response to the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic."
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Vodka, Gin, Whiskey Or Rum: How Much Does Your Favourite Alcohol Score On The Health Chart?
Are all types of alcohol equally bad? Or are there less bad ones? We break it down
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World No Tobacco Day 2025: Date, History, Theme And All You Need To Know
World No Tobacco Day 2025: World No Tobacco Day was first incorporated in 1987 by the member states of the World Health Organization (WHO).
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World Health Body Restructures, Cuts Budget After US Withdrawal
The World Health Organization tried to stabilise its finances at its annual assembly which ended, but still remains well short of reaching its already reduced target.
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"People Are Suffering": WHO Chief Begs Israel To Show "Mercy" In Gaza
Fighting back tears, the head of the World Health Organization on Thursday urged Israel to have "mercy" in the Gaza war and insisted peace would be in Israel's own interests.
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After 3 Years Of Negotiations, WHO Pandemic Agreement Gets Adopted
Members of the World Health Organization adopted a landmark agreement on Tuesday on how to prepare for future pandemics following the COVID-19 outbreak, which killed millions of people between the years of 2020 and 2022.
-
Key Points Of WHO Pandemic Agreement
The WHO Pandemic Agreement, an accord designed to address the mistakes made in handling COVID-19, is being submitted for adoption Tuesday at the World Health Assembly.
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At Least 70 Countries Missing Out On Medical Care Amid Funding Cuts: WHO
People in at least 70 countries are missing out on medical treatment due to funding cuts to aid programmes, the WHO said on Monday, adding it also faces major financial challenges.
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World Health Organization Looks Ahead To Life Without The US
World Health Organization officials will join donors and diplomats with one question - how to cope with crises without their main funder, the US.
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Gaza's Last Cancer Hospital Stops Working After Israeli Attack: WHO
The World Health Organization said Thursday that the last hospital in Gaza providing cancer and cardiac care had stopped functioning after an Israeli attack.
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"Cannot Do Everything": WHO Halves Management Team After US Funding Cuts
The World Health Organization has reduced its management team by half and will have to scale back operations, its director-general said on Wednesday, four months after the United States announced it was leaving the agency and cutting funding.
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How Extreme Work Stress Impacts Woman's Heart Health; Expert Explains
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease claims 8.9 million female lives globally each year, accounting for 35% of all female deaths globally.
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What is H5N1 Virus? How It Spreads to Humans
According to the World Health Organization, infections in humans can cause severe disease with a high mortality rate.
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Banker At US Firm Hospitalised With Pancreatic Failure After 110-Hour Workweek
The bankers claimed that they were assigned 20-hour workdays and faced criticism if they left their desks after working all night.
