Tag: #WHO

Ebola Outbreak Declared in Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kasai Province

Ebola outbreak in DRC's Kasai Province kills 35; response efforts face infrastructure and funding challenges.

#ebola, #drc, #healthcrisis, #who

WHO Report Accuses Major Industries of Undermining Global Health Policies

WHO reports aggressive lobbying by industries obstructing health policies for diseases like cancer and heart disease, endangering public health.

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Ebola Outbreak Declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kasai Province

DRC declares its 16th Ebola outbreak with 81 cases and 28 deaths in Kasai Province, prompting swift WHO response.

#ebola, #drc, #who, #health, #vaccination

WHO Reports Urgent Need for Investment in Global Mental Health

Over a billion people live with mental health conditions; WHO calls for increased investment in services to meet global targets.

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WHO Updates Essential Medicines List to Include New Cancer and Diabetes Treatments

WHO adds new cancer and diabetes medicines to its essential list, aiming to improve global health access.

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Ebola Outbreak Declared in DRC's Kasai Province Amidst Challenging Conditions

DRC faces its 16th Ebola outbreak with 28 cases, 15 deaths reported in Kasai Province, prompting WHO intervention and vaccine delivery.

#ebola, #drc, #outbreak, #who, #health

WHO Calls for Protection of CDC Amidst Leadership Controversy and Political Interference

Amid leadership changes at the CDC, WHO urges protection of its independence, highlighting global collaboration and impact.

#who, #cdc, #publichealth, #vaccines, #politics

Kenya Eliminates Sleeping Sickness as a Public Health Issue

Kenya becomes the 10th country to eradicate sleeping sickness, marking a major public health victory.

#kenya, #who, #sleepingsickness, #publichealth, #ntds

WHO Unveils Strategic Plan to Integrate Coronavirus Management into Global Health Systems

WHO drafts new plan to transition from emergency responses to sustained public health strategies for coronavirus.

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US Withdraws from WHO and Rejects Global Health Amendments

US formally rejects WHO's health regulations amendments, citing sovereignty concerns, following withdrawal from WHO earlier this year.

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WHO Faces Financial Crisis as U.S. Withdraws Funding, Jeopardizing Global Health Services

WHO's funding crisis after U.S. withdrawal threatens vital health programs globally, affecting over 70 countries.

#who, #fundingcrisis, #globalhealth, #uswithdrawal

New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 Emerges, Spreading Across Regions

WHO monitors new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 with increased transmissibility, impacting vaccines and health policies.

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WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Preparedness Agreement Without U.S. Participation

WHO members adopt a new pandemic preparedness agreement without U.S., focusing on global health collaboration and equity.

#who, #pandemic, #globalhealth, #worldnews, #trump

Novo Nordisk's $57 Million Pledge to WHO Amid US Funding Withdrawal

Novo Nordisk Foundation pledges $57M to WHO, aiding amid US funding withdrawal and WHO's revised budget plans.

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Global Health Agreement Adopted at World Health Assembly

WHO member states approve a landmark treaty for pandemic preparedness, minus U.S. participation, focusing on collaboration and equity.

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