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March 6, 2023

WHO's on first. Biden's treaty would put Americans' health care last

Under the treaty, the U.S. would no longer be able to rush treatments and vaccines to its own citizens, prioritizing them before sending aid to other countries.

February 28, 2023

This is the price China must pay for unleashing COVID on the world

Two U.S. agencies now agree that COVID-19 likely emerged from a leak at a Wuhan lab.

February 27, 2023

2 experts slam World Health Organization's investigation into sexual abuse allegations in Congo

The WHO's investigation into sexual abuse allegations against their employees in Congo was "an absurdity," according to experts. Experts are upset no senior officials have been fired.

February 26, 2023

Another US agency assesses COVID-19 origin likely a Chinese 'lab leak': report

The U.S. Energy Department reportedly joins the FBI in assessing the COVID-19 pandemic originated from an accidental Chinese lab leak, an update to a 2021 intelligence report says.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.