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China sees spike in COVID-19 cases 6 months after WHO declares coronavirus a health emergency

July 30, 2020

China sees spike in COVID-19 cases 6 months after WHO declares coronavirus a health emergency

China on Thursday said it still has more than 18,000 people stuck in quarantine amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across the country.

WHO promotes China’s organ transplant program, despite allegations of human rights abuses

July 30, 2020

WHO promotes China’s organ transplant program, despite allegations of human rights abuses

At a time when the relationship between the World Health Organization (WHO) and China is under intense scrutiny, human rights activists and health experts are also questioning the organization's stance on Beijing’s questionable organ donation program.

Coronavirus leads to mass hunger, killing 10,000 children a month, UN warns

July 28, 2020

Coronavirus leads to mass hunger, killing 10,000 children a month, UN warns

The coronavirus and the restrictions that have coincided with the pandemic are pushing millions worldwide to the brink of starvation.

Coronavirus pandemic is 'one big wave,' not seasonal, say WHO officials

July 28, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic is 'one big wave,' not seasonal, say WHO officials

A World Health Organization (WHO) spokesperson recently described the coronavirus pandemic as “one big wave” and cautioned against complacency in the northern hemisphere summer.

Foster care and adoption system shattered by coronavirus lockdown, experts caution

July 24, 2020

Foster care and adoption system shattered by coronavirus lockdown, experts caution

For most of 2020, American lives have been upended – and for foster families and children, the interruption has been dramatic.

South Africa's 'excess deaths' surge as coronavirus cases spike; report cites 'huge discrepancy'

July 23, 2020

South Africa's 'excess deaths' surge as coronavirus cases spike; report cites 'huge discrepancy'

A new report out of South Africa shows a “huge discrepancy” in the number of reported coronavirus-related deaths and the number of “excess deaths” from natural causes as COVID-19 cases spike across the country.

WHO chief blasts Pompeo for 'untrue and unacceptable' comments that agency director 'bought' by China

July 23, 2020

WHO chief blasts Pompeo for 'untrue and unacceptable' comments that agency director 'bought' by China

The World Health Organization (WHO) director-general pushed back against remarks made by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Thursday, after he alleged that the agency’s chief had been “bought” by China.

Why China continues to gather sway on the UN Human Rights Council

July 22, 2020

Why China continues to gather sway on the UN Human Rights Council

Despite long being under a cloud of controversy for its human rights record – from the treatment of ethnic minorities to the muzzling of critics, all of which was amplified this year with the coverup of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan that spawned a global pandemic – China continues to climb the ranks as a human rights leader in the United Nations.

UN to launch postage stamp initiative to raise coronavirus funds

July 16, 2020

UN to launch postage stamp initiative to raise coronavirus funds

The United Nations is set to launch a postage stamp initiative Friday that will help raise funds for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) effort to assist countries struggling from the coronavirus pandemic.

WHO taps ex-PM who blasted US withdrawal to lead coronavirus inquiry, as Pompeo warns of whitewash

July 16, 2020

WHO taps ex-PM who blasted US withdrawal to lead coronavirus inquiry, as Pompeo warns of whitewash

The World Health Organization has appointed former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, who criticized the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO as “foolish,” to lead the embattled agency’s probe into the coronavirus pandemic -- as the Trump administration says it fears a “whitewashed” investigation.