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33 million children in sub-Saharan Africa vaccinated for polio

February 17, 2023

33 million children in sub-Saharan Africa vaccinated for polio

More than 33 million children in several sub-Saharan African countries have been vaccinated against polio, according to the World Health Organization.

WHO calls for more funding to support health sector in war-torn Ukraine

February 17, 2023

WHO calls for more funding to support health sector in war-torn Ukraine

The World Health Organization appealed for more funding for war-torn Ukraine as the country struggles to provide adequate health services and medication.

China shifts COVID origin blame after WHO abandons study into virus beginnings

February 15, 2023

China shifts COVID origin blame after WHO abandons study into virus beginnings

The People's Republic of China is dismissing accusations of impeding the World Health Organization's investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Germany drops to 2nd biggest WHO donor despite new pledge of $140 million

February 2, 2023

Germany drops to 2nd biggest WHO donor despite new pledge of $140 million

Germany has not been able to rebound as the World Health Organization’s top donor, despite the country’s new pledge of $140 million. The United States remains the top contributor.

WHO tries to broker new pandemic deal, calls COVID response 'catastrophic failure'

February 1, 2023

WHO tries to broker new pandemic deal, calls COVID response 'catastrophic failure'

Citing the "catastrophic failure" of its COVID-19 response, the World Health Organization (WHO) has begun drafting a new global pandemic agreement.

Top US official pressures WHO to address claims that one of its doctors sexually assaulted women

February 1, 2023

Top US official pressures WHO to address claims that one of its doctors sexually assaulted women

A top American health official is pressuring the World Health Organization to address allegations that one of its doctors sexually assaulted a woman at a Berlin conference.

WHO seeks to expand role in tackling next global health emergency, but faces funding issues

January 30, 2023

WHO seeks to expand role in tackling next global health emergency, but faces funding issues

The World Health Organization is seeking to expand its role as the world’s leading health body. However, under-funded WHO must also tackle its budgeting issues.

WHO updates list of medicines governments should stockpile in case of a nuclear emergency

January 29, 2023

WHO updates list of medicines governments should stockpile in case of a nuclear emergency

WHO released an updated report on Friday detailing medications that governments should have on hand in the event of a radiological or nuclear emergency.

WHO demands action following cough syrup deaths

January 23, 2023

WHO demands action following cough syrup deaths

The World Health Organization is calling for "immediate and concerted action" against medicine contamination following an outbreak of child deaths in the previous year.

China's Xi wary of rural COVID cases, but says 'light ahead'

January 18, 2023

China's Xi wary of rural COVID cases, but says 'light ahead'

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that "light is ahead" in the nation's ongoing struggle with COVID-19, but blamed rural areas for ongoing case spikes.