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Russian Lab Worker's Death: Mystery Deepens As WHO Flags Unresolved Diagnosis After Fatal Pneumonia
WHO says the cause of fatal pneumonia in a 28-year-old worker at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute remains unknown. Tests found no high-threat pathogens, while 200 people were monitored. No plague cases or ongoing transmission were reported.
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BRICS New Delhi Declaration: WHO Chief Praises Focus On Preventive Healthcare, Medical Product Regulations
The BRICS New Delhi Declaration puts TB, obesity, mental health, preventive healthcare and medical-product regulation high on the global health agenda, while calling for stronger surveillance, local manufacturing and equitable access to medicines and diagnostics.
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From Hunger To Obesity: Developing World Faces Growing Threat To Child Health
According to the project, backed by the World Health Organization, between 2023-2024 obesity rates among boys rose fastest in Peru to hit 19%, up from less than 8% in 2010.
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Angry Mob Attacks Ebola Hospital In Congo Amid Mistrust Over Virus And Burial Dispute
An angry mob attacked an Ebola treatment hospital in eastern Congo after a suspected victim's body was blocked from burial. Tents were burned and chaos erupted amid public mistrust over the virus outbreak, even as over 130 deaths have been reported.
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WHO Raises Alarm Over Speed Of Ebola Outbreak As Congo Announces 134 Deaths
The virus spread undetected for weeks after the first known death as authorities tested for a more common type of Ebola and came up negative, health experts and aid workers said.
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WHO Simulates Global Outbreak Response To Boost Readiness For The Next Pandemic
WHO conducted a large-scale global simulation involving 26 countries to test outbreak preparedness. The exercise highlights the importance of coordination, workforce readiness, and rapid response to future pandemics.
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WHO Simulates Global Outbreak Response To Boost Readiness For The Next Pandemic
WHO conducted a large-scale global simulation involving 26 countries to test outbreak preparedness. The exercise highlights the importance of coordination, workforce readiness, and rapid response to future pandemics.
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WHO Seeks $1 Billion For Global Health Emergencies: All About These Diseases With Critical Impact
The WHO has identified 36 of the world's most severe health emergencies in 2026, driven by outbreaks of cholera, measles, malaria, malnutrition, and conflict-linked disease collapse.
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WHO Seeks $1 Billion For Global Health Emergencies: All About These Diseases With Critical Impact
The WHO has identified 36 of the world's most severe health emergencies in 2026, driven by outbreaks of cholera, measles, malaria, malnutrition, and conflict-linked disease collapse.
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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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Polio First Phase Vaccination Campaign In Gaza Successful: WHO
The first phase of a large-scale polio vaccination campaign in Gaza has concluded successfully, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, providing nearly 200,000 children in the centre of the Palestinian territory with their initial dose.
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War, Economic Chaos, Extreme Weather Defied Drive To End Hunger In 2023: UN
Conflict, economic turbulence and extreme weather scuppered efforts to curb hunger last year, with around nine per cent of the world's population affected, UN agencies said on Wednesday.
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No Smoking Day 2024: Quit Smoking And Embrace A Healthier You
No Smoking Day 2024: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India is home to 12% of the world's smokers. More than 1 million die each year due to tobacco in India.
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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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Explained: What Is Mpox? UN Confirms Sexual Spread Of The Desease In Congo
For the first time, the World Health Organization has verified sexual transmission of Mpox in Congo.
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Russian Lab Worker's Death: Mystery Deepens As WHO Flags Unresolved Diagnosis After Fatal Pneumonia
WHO says the cause of fatal pneumonia in a 28-year-old worker at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute remains unknown. Tests found no high-threat pathogens, while 200 people were monitored. No plague cases or ongoing transmission were reported.
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BRICS New Delhi Declaration: WHO Chief Praises Focus On Preventive Healthcare, Medical Product Regulations
The BRICS New Delhi Declaration puts TB, obesity, mental health, preventive healthcare and medical-product regulation high on the global health agenda, while calling for stronger surveillance, local manufacturing and equitable access to medicines and diagnostics.
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From Hunger To Obesity: Developing World Faces Growing Threat To Child Health
According to the project, backed by the World Health Organization, between 2023-2024 obesity rates among boys rose fastest in Peru to hit 19%, up from less than 8% in 2010.
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Angry Mob Attacks Ebola Hospital In Congo Amid Mistrust Over Virus And Burial Dispute
An angry mob attacked an Ebola treatment hospital in eastern Congo after a suspected victim's body was blocked from burial. Tents were burned and chaos erupted amid public mistrust over the virus outbreak, even as over 130 deaths have been reported.
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WHO Raises Alarm Over Speed Of Ebola Outbreak As Congo Announces 134 Deaths
The virus spread undetected for weeks after the first known death as authorities tested for a more common type of Ebola and came up negative, health experts and aid workers said.
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WHO Simulates Global Outbreak Response To Boost Readiness For The Next Pandemic
WHO conducted a large-scale global simulation involving 26 countries to test outbreak preparedness. The exercise highlights the importance of coordination, workforce readiness, and rapid response to future pandemics.
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WHO Simulates Global Outbreak Response To Boost Readiness For The Next Pandemic
WHO conducted a large-scale global simulation involving 26 countries to test outbreak preparedness. The exercise highlights the importance of coordination, workforce readiness, and rapid response to future pandemics.
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WHO Seeks $1 Billion For Global Health Emergencies: All About These Diseases With Critical Impact
The WHO has identified 36 of the world's most severe health emergencies in 2026, driven by outbreaks of cholera, measles, malaria, malnutrition, and conflict-linked disease collapse.
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WHO Seeks $1 Billion For Global Health Emergencies: All About These Diseases With Critical Impact
The WHO has identified 36 of the world's most severe health emergencies in 2026, driven by outbreaks of cholera, measles, malaria, malnutrition, and conflict-linked disease collapse.
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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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Polio First Phase Vaccination Campaign In Gaza Successful: WHO
The first phase of a large-scale polio vaccination campaign in Gaza has concluded successfully, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, providing nearly 200,000 children in the centre of the Palestinian territory with their initial dose.
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War, Economic Chaos, Extreme Weather Defied Drive To End Hunger In 2023: UN
Conflict, economic turbulence and extreme weather scuppered efforts to curb hunger last year, with around nine per cent of the world's population affected, UN agencies said on Wednesday.
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No Smoking Day 2024: Quit Smoking And Embrace A Healthier You
No Smoking Day 2024: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India is home to 12% of the world's smokers. More than 1 million die each year due to tobacco in India.
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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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Explained: What Is Mpox? UN Confirms Sexual Spread Of The Desease In Congo
For the first time, the World Health Organization has verified sexual transmission of Mpox in Congo.
