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WHO names new coronavirus variant omicron
Nov 27, 2021The new variant has been given a name and labeled as a “variant of concern” by the United Nations. While additional data is gathered, the World Health Organization has advised against quick travel restrictions. The novel... -
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus set to stay on as WHO chief
Oct 30, 2021Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, one of the most visible individuals during the Covid-19 outbreak, is the only contender for the World Health Organization’s top job when his current term ends, the WHO declared on Friday. Covid-19 “ravaged... -
WHO pens prescription for health at COP26
Oct 12, 2021The World Health Organization warned Monday that curbing global warming might save millions of lives, and urged the COP26 meeting to take strong climate action to promote global public health. In an 82-page COP26 special report,... -
Nearly 20 EU countries back Tedros second term as WHO chief
Sep 24, 2021Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was nominated for a second term as head of the World Health Organization by nearly 20 European Union countries just before the deadline on Thursday. Member states had until 1600 GMT to suggest... -
WHO urges Covid vaccine booster moratorium until 2022
Sep 10, 2021The World Health Organization has urged governments to hold off on giving out any Covid vaccines until the end of the year, citing the millions of people who have yet to receive a single dose. On... -
All schools in Europe & Central Asia should remain open and made safer from COVID-19, say WHO and UNICEF
Aug 31, 2021As millions of school children return to school across the European Region where the highly transmissible SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant is dominant, the WHO Regional Office for Europe and UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office call... -
Afghan health facilities running out of medical supplies: WHO
Aug 27, 2021In areas where there has been a lot of violence, there are a lot of health services. The World Health Organization warned Friday that Afghanistan is rapidly running out of supplies and may soon face a... -
Amidst Kabul airport blockage, WHO and UNICEF call for assistance to deliver support
Aug 23, 2021As the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan worsens, the country’s ability to respond is fast deteriorating. WHO and UNICEF appeal for immediate and unhindered access to millions of people in need of assistance, including 300,000 people who... -
WHO says confident China will cooperate on Covid origins probe
Aug 20, 2021The World Health Organization said Wednesday that it remains convinced that China would participate in the investigation, only days after Beijing rejected calls for a new investigation into the origins of Covid-19. Since it first erupted... -
WHO urges power players to end ‘disgraceful’ jab inequity
Aug 11, 2021On Tuesday, the World Health Organization encouraged the 20 world leaders who have the authority to change the “disgraceful” worldwide disparity in access to Covid-19 vaccines to do so before October. Bruce Aylward of the World...
