单词 | WHO |
例句 | To find a means to ensure real control over cheaper drugs, Jim enlisted the help of an ally at WHO, a young man who had worked at PIH. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Because Gates would give only one grant, Jim made peace with PIH’s potential or former adversaries, such as WHO’s tuberculosis branch, who would otherwise be competing for the grant. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Farmer suspected the root cause of this growing problem stemmed from decades back—long before Peru adopted the model WHO program in 1991—when drug-resistant strains were spawned by inadequately financed and unsupervised treatment. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z According to WHO, life expectancies in Cuba were about the same as in the United States. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z “WHO IS THIS?” he roared in the direction of the mouthpiece. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z In March 2009, he left WHO and Harvard to become the seventeenth president of Dartmouth—the first Asian American president of any Ivy League university. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Also, he said, some of the local WHO bureaucrats were Polish, not Russian, and between the two nationalities old hatreds still endured. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z A wave of gale-force anger slammed into my mind: WHO DARES— The voice stopped abruptly. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z WHO had to take care of my brother? Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z As he began talking, he read his audience a quotation from WHO: “MDR is too expensive to treat in poor countries; it detracts attention and resources from treating drug-susceptible disease.” Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z But with an irritating burst of activity he gestured for another card and wrote: WHO . Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z There, he adhered to the same WHO protocol, called DOTS—directly observed treatment short-course chemotherapy—that TB patients in Carabayllo followed. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z The Peruvian doctors were following WHO protocol, retreating Christian with standard first-line antibiotics that had failed to stop the TB in the first place. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Without saying anything else, he wrote down: WHO WE ARE! Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Jim went back to WHO, which serves as the coordinating body for virtually all of the world’s ministries of health. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z WHO, whose influence and reputation carried a lot of weight in poor countries, had gone so far as declaring Peru’s TB program the best in the developing world. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Farmer and Jim reluctantly agreed that all patients had to complete the standard WHO protocol before their cases could be deemed “treatment failures.” Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Upon which, the clergyman said again, “WHO giveth this woman to be married to this man?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z He succeeded in getting WHO to agree to sponsor a meeting of drug companies; they would be urged to produce more second-line drugs, and competition would drive down prices, Jim thought. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z In the same year, while remaining on the PIH board of directors, he joined WHO as an adviser to the director-general. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Most of the TB tribe came around to endorsing the idea, and in a final compromise, WHO placed the second-line antibiotics in an annex to its essential drugs list. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Jim Kim had the finesse and diplomatic skills to deal with bureaucrats and large organizations such as WHO and the World Bank. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Shortly after the Boston meeting, Jim went to WHO headquarters in Geneva. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z He was put on a standard regimen of four first-line antibiotics, similar to what WHO recommended for anyone who contracted TB. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z The global healthcare system, and institutions such as WHO that wrote its standards, had the wrong mind-set. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z WHO had the idea that the answer wasn’t off in theoryville, that the place to begin was at the scene of the crime! Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z A year later he became director of WHO’s HIV/AIDS department, focusing on initiatives to help poor countries scale up their treatment, prevention, and care programs. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z With a fatalistic WHO setting the policy, Peruvian clinics didn’t provide expensive MDR medicines. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z When WHO backed out of its promise, Jim convened his own meeting in Boston. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z K WHO IS SHE, he’d sent back, but Trip chose not to answer and dropped the pager back into his pocket. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z In fact, the WHO is now considering reducing that amount down to 5% given the knowledge children's sugar intakes remain high. Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z And Des Moines is Carl’s, a boisterous dive in the Sherman Hill neighborhood where Ronald Reagan once lived while working as a sportscaster for WHO Radio. Iowa’s Heartland Beyond the Campaign Trail 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z The WHO independently started using the term “physical distancing” last week. Is ‘social distancing’ the wrong term? Expert prefers ‘physical distancing,’ and the WHO agrees. 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z The WHO considers processed meat a Group 1 carcinogen. How is your body (and the environment) affected by the consumption of both red and processed meats 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z While the special is not a public fundraiser, it is also aimed at encouraging philanthropists and companies to contribute to the WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. 'One World' coronavirus special kicks off with six-hour livestream 2020-04-18T04:00:00Z The WHO advises you wash your fabric mask at least once a day – so follow the wash one, dry one, wear one rule. ‘Remember to smile with your eyes’: how to stay safe and look great in a face mask 2020-07-18T04:00:00Z Additionally, the WHO collects information on services available in each country – the Mental Health Atlas – but here there are also big gaps. New global 'scorecard' to map extent of mental illness crisis 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z In order to help address it, in 2015 the WHO issued specific recommendations to reduce sugar intake and adopt healthier diets. WHO’s recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss raises many questions 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z The WHO acts as a clearing house for investigation, data and technical recommendations on emerging disease threats such as the coronavirus and Ebola. Studies suggest very few have had Covid-19 without symptoms 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z The WHO says more than 20,000 could eventually be infected in an outbreak that in the best case scenario will continue for six more months. Thankless, dangerous – the task of the Ebola burial boys in Sierra Leone 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z By Jan. 31, WHO declared an outbreak of a novel coronavirus a global health emergency. Dictionary.com picks ‘pandemic’ as its 2020 word of the year 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z The WHO said there was already dedicated programmes working on drug-resistant tuberculosis. WHO names 12 bacteria that pose the greatest threat to human health 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z WHO said the summit "must mark a turning point". Ebola outbreak 'moving faster than efforts to control it', says WHO chief 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z And Steven, the most melodramatic of a melodramatic lot, finds himself asking his old, old chum Matt, in capital letters, “WHO ARE YOU?” Review: In ‘Steve,’ Contemplating Middle Age and Monogamy 2015-11-18T05:00:00Z This month marks 10 years since the identification of Sars, the announcement of the WHO's global health alert and the death of Carlo Urbani. Coronavirus: how the lessons of Sars could save us today 2013-03-24T00:05:35Z WHO SHE IS A stage and screen actress from the 1930s and ‘40s known for both dramatic and comedic roles; her films included the romantic comedy “The Shop Around the Corner” with James Stewart. Charles Busch’s Hollywood References in ‘The Tribute Artist’ 2014-02-26T22:53:57Z The WHO global action plan on physical activity says a culture change is required. More than 80% of adolescents not active enough, warns WHO 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z According to its website, the map was developed using data from WHO, CDC, China CDC, China National Health Commission and Dingxiangyuan – a website that reportedly aggregates data from Chinese government sources in “near real-time.” Coronavirus outbreak in China shuts Hong Kong Disneyland 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z Yet, many countries tried to do just that, even against the urging of the WHO, which noted that border closings often have limited effect. New coronavirus strain causes countries to tighten borders 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z The policy of containment and travel restriction advocated by the WHO ultimately proved successful. Coronavirus: how the lessons of Sars could save us today 2013-03-24T00:05:35Z That doctor was being evacuated from Freetown, the WHO has said, without disclosing the person’s identity or where he or she was headed. Fourth Ebola patient arrives in the US for treatment in Atlanta 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z The Comedian WHO Lydia Fenet, 33, has worked at Christie’s since 2000, where she is the senior vice president, international director of Strategic Partnerships. A Young Auctioneer Breaks Into the Gavel Clique 2011-10-28T22:42:28Z The WHO notes the need for more research into the economic impact. What's Really Scary This Halloween: G20, Protests, and Public Health 2011-10-30T17:24:58Z According to WHO data, it’s home to some of the heaviest binge drinking on the planet. The world’s biggest drinkers are not who you think 2014-04-23T12:15:00Z The paper, which does not represent WHO policy, said there was growing evidence of harm due to consumption of energy drinks with alcohol. Energy drinks could cause public health problems, says WHO study 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z Worldwide, unsafe abortions kill an estimated 47,000 women a year, and deaths due to complications from unsafe abortions account for nearly 13 percent of all maternal deaths, the WHO says. El Salvador abortion ban is torture, kills women: Amnesty 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z JC Carothers, a psychiatrist and consultant to the WHO, represented one typical branch of this belief. Busting the myth that depression doesn't affect people in poor countries 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z The WHO estimates that nearly 350 million people worldwide have the condition. Style Invitational Week 1103: Themes good to us — pair a TV show and a song 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z He and his colleagues liaised with the Vietnamese authorities and summoned further assistance from the WHO and other international organisations. Coronavirus: how the lessons of Sars could save us today 2013-03-24T00:05:35Z WHO SHE IS A brassy African-American stage, screen and TV actress who won a special Tony Award for playing the title role in the all-black production of “Hello, Dolly!” in 1968. Charles Busch’s Hollywood References in ‘The Tribute Artist’ 2014-02-26T22:53:57Z The WHO's scientific review was not about chemical or safety issues. Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners? 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z Globally, women report a higher incidence of mental illness than men, though recent WHO statistics reveal that it is more affluent countries that have the highest rates of depression. Addiction’s shrinking gender gap 2013-03-11T22:30:00Z In its decision to call vaccine hesitancy a global health threat, the WHO attributed the virus’s rise, in part, to people declining or delaying vaccines despite their availability. How a vaccinated woman's death exposes the threat of anti-vaxxers 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z About 1,350 people are thought to have died from the Ebola outbreak since it began in March, according to WHO. Ebola: airlines cancel more flights to affected countries 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z The WHO needs to work with governments to implement a wide range of measures that address the environmental causes of obesity and overweight, and help to give children the healthy start to life they deserve.” Childhood obesity 'an exploding nightmare', says health expert 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z Yet the same groups are least likely to get HIV prevention, testing and treatment services, the WHO says. 'Bad' laws hurt sex workers, gays from Uganda to Nepal, AIDS meeting told 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z WHO doesn’t love some good old-fashioned pomp and circumstance? The Week Ahead: June 3 — 8 2012-06-01T14:30:40Z The WHO said it had withdrawn staff from the laboratory testing for Ebola at Kailahun – one of two in Sierra Leone – after a Senegalese epidemiologist was infected. Ebola: worker infected at WHO laboratory in Sierra Leone 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z An analysis of the first nine months by the WHO’s Ebola response team in the New England Journal shows that the death rate is 70%, not 50%, when deaths ourtside of hospitals are counted. Ebola epidemic: experimental drugs to be rushed to Africa 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z “Finding antimicrobial substances from any natural environment is helpful in the search for new antibiotics – particularly if they are active against the WHO priority pathogens,” she said. New antibiotics could be developed using fish slime, scientists say 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z And according to the WHO, 800 women a day still die from preventable pregnancy complications. Politics Aside, the Data on Women Collected by The Clinton Foundation is Worth a Look 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z As the WHO described it, she said, obesity is “one of the most blatantly visible and yet most neglected public health problems”. 250 million children worldwide forecast to be obese by 2030 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z Medical charities believe the WHO figures are likely to be far too low because of community resistance to outside medical staff and a lack of access to infected areas. Ebola epidemic will get worse before it gets better, top US health body warns 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z As the WHO report points out, these studies have significant limitations that need to be considered. WHO’s recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss raises many questions 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Half of the toddlers exceeded the current WHO free sugar recommendation. Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z “These new figures are a wake-up call for all countries to rethink their approaches to mental health and to treat it with the urgency that it deserves,” WHO chief Margaret Chan said. Depression is leading cause of disability worldwide, says WHO study 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z In Liberia, the disease has killed 1,089 people out of 1,871 cases – the highest national toll, the WHO said last Friday. Ebola will infect thousands more people in Liberia within weeks, says WHO 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z One person has died and another has tested positive for Ebola in Spain, the WHO said last week. Chris Brown, Ebola truther? The singer has a theory about the disease 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z WHO shares that anxiety and has advised measures to control e-cigarettes. The great vape debate: are e-cigarettes saving smokers or creating new addicts? 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z “There’s no active ingredient so it’s a really high value product,” said Michael Deats, who leads the vigilance group on fake medicines at WHO in Geneva. WHO warns of fake cancer drug made from paracetamol 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z In 2015, the WHO released guidelines on added sugar intake to reduce the risk of excess weight and obesity. Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners? 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z WHO HAS NOT seen the door in the wall? Book Excerpt: ‘The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher’ 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z In a paper published in the journal Addiction other experts are critical of the review by a group of US-based experts, which provided much of the evidence for WHO's recommendations. E-cigarettes could save over 50,000 lives in the UK, experts say 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z The WHO's systematic review included data from different types of studies, which give us different information: Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners? 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z The WHO has based its recommendation on a systematic review it has conducted. Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners? 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z The WHO says it is working with countries and partners to improve infection prevention and control and to foster appropriate use of existing and future antibiotics. Too few antibiotics in pipeline to tackle global drug-resistance crisis, WHO warns 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z Some countries are not treating people in line with the latest WHO recommendations, she said. Drug-resistant tuberculosis poses global threat, warn doctors 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z The research will be considered by WHO’s executive board next week, and by countries at the World Health Assembly in May. Mass cervical cancer vaccine rollout could save 62 million lives in next 100 years 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z According to the WHO, approximately half a million maternal and newborn deaths occur each year. What's Really Scary This Halloween: G20, Protests, and Public Health 2011-10-30T17:24:58Z “It’s a temporary measure to take care of the welfare of our remaining workers,” WHO spokeswoman Christy Feig said, without specifying how long the measure would last. Ebola: worker infected at WHO laboratory in Sierra Leone 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z While the special is not billed as a public fundraiser, it is also aimed at encouraging philanthropists and companies to dig into their pockets and contribute to the WHO’s Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Taylor Swift, Oprah join huge global event to celebrate coronavirus workers 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z WHO HE IS Mr. Luke, 32, grew up in Long Island and spent a decade working in advertising until he met Mr. Picus, “who taught me how night life works,” he said. Teamwork Rules the Night 2014-04-23T20:40:38Z The WHO recommends all people to avoid crowds, continue social distancing and keeping windows open whenever possible. Fully vaccinated Southwest flight attendant dies from COVID-19 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z The WHO continues to advise that travel restrictions for South Korea are not warranted. Worried about MERS in South Korea? Visitors can (mostly) breathe easy. 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z However, the WHO also acknowledged that the existing evidence is not conclusive and that more research needs to be done. WHO’s recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss raises many questions 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z The WHO's systematic review looked at body fatness, non-communicable diseases and death. Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners? 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z The drop in productivity, and other medical conditions often linked to depression, also takes a financial toll, with the global cost estimated at $1tn annually, the WHO said. Depression is leading cause of disability worldwide, says WHO study 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z According to WHO data, Turkey and Belgium are the only countries that have more than 100 mental health nurses for every 100,000 people. Mental illness: is there really a global epidemic? 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z Eating 400 grams of fruit and vegetables a day, as the WHO recommends, is difficult to achieve for many people. Fruit and vegetables: Is it better to peel them? 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Another star at WHO was a young sportscaster named Ronald Reagan, who would later praise Williams as a "national treasure." 'Moon River' crooner Andy Williams dies at age 84 2012-09-26T14:41:23Z The WHO's advice has led to some criticism because the randomized controlled trials did show some weight loss benefit to using artificial sweeteners, albeit small. Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners? 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z “We’re changing to say ‘physical distance,’ and that’s on purpose because we want people to still remain connected,” said WHO epidemiologist Maria Van Kerkhove in the organization’s March 20 daily press briefing. Is ‘social distancing’ the wrong term? Expert prefers ‘physical distancing,’ and the WHO agrees. 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z The causes of death linked by the WHO to alcohol consumption include cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the digestive system and cancers, in addition to external causes such as injury, suicide or homicide. Russian alcohol consumption down 43%, leading to significant decrease in mortality rates 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z Additionally, the WHO assessed the quality of the studies in the review to be of "low or very low certainty". Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners? 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z “We continue to work in close consultation with the CDC, the WHO, and local health authorities to align with their guidance and ensure the health and wellbeing of our guests and crew,” they added. Royal Caribbean tests passengers for coronavirus after docking in New Jersey: 'We are closely monitoring developments' 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z WHO researchers, who analyzed 800 studies, defined processed meat as “anything transformed to improve its flavor or preserve it, including sausages, beef jerky and anything smoked,” reported the Boston Globe. 5 disturbing facts the food industry doesn’t want you to know 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z In Montserrado county, which includes the capital, Monrovia, and is home to more than 1 million people, a WHO investigative team estimated that 1,000 beds are urgently needed for Ebola patients. Ebola will infect thousands more people in Liberia within weeks, says WHO 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z That was higher than an estimate of $490m by the WHO last week. Ebola: $600m needed to fight outbreak as pace of infection accelerates 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z The WHO is set to publish a revision of its classification of diseases by 2017. Russia gives green light for transgender drivers to stay on the road 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z Energy drinks also include other ingredients such as guarana, taurine and B vitamins, which the WHO researchers say require further investigation, including into their interaction with caffeine. Energy drinks could cause public health problems, says WHO study 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z Given the uncertainties, the CDC and WHO have opted to err on the side of caution. Brazil should address Zika virus like an STD outbreak, researchers say 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z The team conducting the study includes several international scientists - including experts who helped develop the WHO's guidance for a case-control study on MERS, which was issued to affected countries in March. Patients recruited for vital studies on Saudi MERS virus 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z WHO HE IS At 34, Mr. Voss is one of New York’s most successful gay promoters. Teamwork Rules the Night 2014-04-23T20:40:38Z While the special is not billed as a public fundraiser, it is also aimed at encouraging philanthropists and companies to contribute to the WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Rolling Stones added to all-star lineup for Saturday's global coronavirus concert 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z WHO said on Friday it was working on a six to nine-month plan designed to ease the Ebola outbreak. Ebola: airlines cancel more flights to affected countries 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z Importantly, the WHO report does not say stop eating red meat — it simply lays out the evidence about what it does to your health. How is your body (and the environment) affected by the consumption of both red and processed meats 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z "Transmission of the Ebola virus in Liberia is already intense and the number of new cases is increasing exponentially," the WHO said in a statement on Monday. Ebola will infect thousands more people in Liberia within weeks, says WHO 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z There must also be freedom of choice, confidentiality, respect for the person, preservation of dignity and involvement of the community, the WHO said in a statement. World Health Organisation allows unlicensed Ebola drugs in west Africa 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z The WHO call to action is crucial, she said. Cervical cancer could be eliminated in most countries by 2100 – research 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z “WHO is gravely concerned of the ongoing cross-border transmission into neighboring countries as well as the potential for further international spread.” “Drastic action” needed: Worst-ever Ebola outbreak continues to wreak havoc in West Africa 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z But now WHO is considering cutting its recommendation in half. Sugar is killing us, and it doesn’t take much 2014-02-25T13:50:00Z The WHO said that it hoped the list would spur governments to put in place policies to incentivise the development of new drugs. WHO names 12 bacteria that pose the greatest threat to human health 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z WHO HE IS He studied art in Dublin, waxed creative in London and came to New York in 1986. Teamwork Rules the Night 2014-04-23T20:40:38Z Gambling and gaming are the only ones to have made it on to the WHO list of addictions. Constant cravings: is addiction on the rise? 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z The authors of the WHO report relied on three main types of published research studies to determine whether nonsugar sweetener consumption was linked to adverse health effects. WHO’s recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss raises many questions 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z After stating that the company is monitoring the latest developments and following guidance from the CDC and WHO, Spanos discussed specific actions the company is taking. How Disney, Universal and Six Flags theme parks are responding to coronavirus concerns 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z But for some in the public health community, WHO’s report is a backward step that will hamper the fight to cut tobacco-related deaths. Vaping does not help people stop smoking, says WHO report 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z At WHO’s downtown headquarters there’s a collection of vintage photos from the early days of radio on display in the lobby. Iowa exudes a decency that even politics can’t undo 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z Perhaps now though we can be encouraged by the joint project of the European Investment Banks and WHO to bolster global healthcare systems. Patterns of pain: what Covid-19 can teach us about how to be human 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z Back to Work “WHO is Don Draper?” is the question that opens the premiere of the fourth season of “Mad Men.” Television: Changes for Fourth Season of ?Mad Men? 2010-07-16T19:01:00Z The Charmer WHO George McNeely, 51, is senior vice president, business development, at Christie’s and has been with the auction house since 1998. A Young Auctioneer Breaks Into the Gavel Clique 2011-10-28T22:42:28Z And drug resistance, WHO warned, occurred on average at a rate of 3.5 percent of new TB cases, putting it at crisis levels. Forget Ebola: This is the infectious disease you should be worried about 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z "There are major gains in life expectancy in recent decades and they continue," said Ties Boerma, chief of statistics and information systems at the WHO. Global life expectancy rises again, but new challenges loom 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z But the WHO suggests that where “abstinence is the norm and/or drinking is forbidden,” people actually tend to underreport their intake. The world’s biggest drinkers are not who you think 2014-04-23T12:15:00Z We found the WHO's advisory surprising based on the study's equivocal results. WHO’s recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss raises many questions 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z In 2017, the WHO published a guide aimed at public health spokespeople facing the daunting prospect of engaging “vocal vaccine deniers” in debate. 'Worry is contagious': the vaccine-hesitant parents putting children at risk 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z A recent report by the WHO estimates that at least 2,200 midwives are needed to significantly lower maternal deaths in Haiti. 'We have a shower for pain relief': can Haiti's young midwives save a new generation? 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z In these cases, the authors recommended treatment based on existing WHO guidelines to improve the quality of life of the individual. Dementia: eat better, exercise, and reduce smoking and drinking to cut risk 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z WHO Bob Chiappardi, 52, owner of a music marketing company in Manhattan, shares the house with his wife, Vanessa Vellucci, 32, who works for a music management company. House Tour: Stone Ridge, N.Y. 2010-07-15T21:39:00Z So, what do the new WHO guidelines mean for people who have switched to artificial sweeteners for health reasons? Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners? 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z WHO hasn’t stood in an airport security line shoeless, beltless, clutching a Ziploc bag and inching grimly toward a full body scanner? The Getaway: Speedy Airport Security: Should You Apply? 2012-10-03T15:51:40Z According to the WHO, every dollar invested in improving access to treatment leads to a return of $4 in better health and productivity. Depression is leading cause of disability worldwide, says WHO study 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z Ticketholders to all three mega-hits must prove they are fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine and masks must be worn at all times, except when eating or drinking in designated areas. Re-opening of 3 powerhouse Broadway shows signals new dawn 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z In a situation assessment issued on Friday, WHO said this had “never before been seen in an Ebola outbreak”, and said that it suggested “an invisible caseload of patients” was going undetected by the government. Ebola: airlines cancel more flights to affected countries 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z Review the WHO daily situation reports and outbreak map. Perspective | Planning your summer vacation amid coronavirus fears 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z “I wasn’t completely naive about it, but I didn’t actually appreciate how harsh it would be, particularly from a pretty small bunch of people who have incredible influence at WHO,” he says. The great vape debate: are e-cigarettes saving smokers or creating new addicts? 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z The commission was established in 2014 and consulted with more than 100 WHO member states. Childhood obesity 'an exploding nightmare', says health expert 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z But the public health community is split over whether e-cigarettes are friend or foe and some are outraged by the WHO’s advice to the meeting. Vaping does not help people stop smoking, says WHO report 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z India is also the world’s third-largest producer of tobacco, the WHO says, and tobacco farmers are an important vote bank for political parties. India bans e-cigarettes as global vaping backlash grows 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z The WHO also advises these be worn by people over 60, or those with underlying health conditions, where social distancing isn’t possible. ‘Remember to smile with your eyes’: how to stay safe and look great in a face mask 2020-07-18T04:00:00Z CNN Money phrases it this way: “Processed meat causes cancer, says WHO.” Don’t panic, bacon lovers: Why the new report on cancer and processed meats doesn’t mean a total pork ban 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z The WHO study, a review of the literature, said there was also a proliferation of new products containing “extreme” caffeine levels, far higher than mainstream brands. Energy drinks could cause public health problems, says WHO study 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z A new report from the WHO says that a tax of 20% or more results in a drop in sales and consumption of sugary drinks. World Health Organisation urges all countries to tax sugary drinks 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z But the decision of WHO to withdraw the guidelines immediately after the criticism dismayed the palliative care community. US attack on WHO 'hindering morphine drive in poor countries' 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z It said: “Travel restrictions and active screening of passengers on arrival at sea ports, airports or ground crossings in non-affected countries that do not share borders with affected countries are not currently recommended by WHO.” Ebola: airlines cancel more flights to affected countries 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z An experimental vaccine that Canada said it would give to the WHO for use in Africa remains in the laboratory that developed it, as officials work out how to transport it. Ebola: $600m needed to fight outbreak as pace of infection accelerates 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z WHO wants to watch a tween girl on the big screen? Girls of a Certain Age Challenge Hollywood 2011-06-03T16:57:32Z The Senegalese medic – the first worker deployed by the WHO to be infected – would be evacuated from Sierra Leone in the coming days, Feig said. Ebola: worker infected at WHO laboratory in Sierra Leone 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z The WHO v red meat Facebook Twitter Pinterest Eating meat is now murder for all involved, according to the World Health Organisation. Adam Liaw: five scientific developments that will change the way we eat 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z According to the latest figures from WHO and UNAids, between January and June this year, 14,631 Aids deaths were recorded in Russia, a 13.5% increase over the previous six months. How homophobia feeds Russia’s HIV epidemic 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z Niman was examining the health impacts of sugar at the same time as WHO. Sugar is killing us, and it doesn’t take much 2014-02-25T13:50:00Z "WHO CARES?!?" is a peculiar favourite among those who have chosen to follow celebrities. Jessie J is positive she'll unfollow negative tweeters 2012-05-31T19:00:01Z Soon after, the Williams Brothers Quartet landed a regular spot on Des Moines radio station WHO’s Iowa Barn Dance. Legendary Singer Andy Williams Has Died at 84 2012-09-26T13:42:48Z WHO doesn’t have a health care horror story? The Week Ahead: Aug. 5 — Aug. 11 2012-08-03T18:25:27Z WHO has found that a 20% increase in price led to fewer people consuming sugary drinks. Sugary drink taxes could be threatened by Trump administration, experts say 2016-12-25T05:00:00Z The advice from WHO and the British government was always to eat "at least" five a day. The five-a-day disaster: why the numbers don't add up 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z According to the WHO, Liberia has been the hardest hit by the outbreak, with 624 deaths since March. Ebola outbreak: British national living in Sierra Leone tests positive for virus 2014-08-23T04:00:00Z Social media companies are beginning to help by taking down blatant misinformation and directing people to reliable sources such as Public Health England, the WHO or the CDC in the US. 142,000 died from measles last year, WHO estimates 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z WHO SHE IS Born in Helsinki in 1952, Ms. Saariaho has long experimented with incorporating electronics and technology into her work, without ever abandoning the resources and colors of traditional instruments. Your Guide to a Met Opera Milestone 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z Which, by the way, is a label that the the WHO gives to processed meats and alcohol. Traces of Controversial Herbicide Are Found in Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z The WHO's recommendation is in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, which recommends no more than three serves of discretionary foods per day, if you need the extra energy. Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners? 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z Its devotees were "at odds with advice from WHO and government health bodies globally – including the UK’s Public Health England – that recommend a carb intake to provide around half our daily calorie needs". Both low and high-carb diets can raise risk of early death, study finds 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z It was not immediately clear if the patient arriving in Atlanta on Tuesday was the WHO’s physician or if the patient was an American. Fourth Ebola patient arrives in the US for treatment in Atlanta 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z The WHO says the situation is serious and that urgent action must be taken to get adolescents moving, with inactivity jeopardising their current and future health. More than 80% of adolescents not active enough, warns WHO 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z Worldwide last year, measles cases soared in Europe, according to the WHO. How disgraced anti-vaxxer Andrew Wakefield was embraced by Trump's America 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z The WHO said in a statement: “Currently, the rate of vaccination against polio among children under a year old is only 14.1%, because of a shortage of vaccine.” Polio in two Ukrainian children first occurrence of disease in Europe since 2010 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z When Andy was 8, Williams' father brought the kids for an audition on Des Moines radio station WHO's Iowa Barn Dance. 'Moon River' crooner Andy Williams dies at age 84 2012-09-26T14:41:23Z On Aug. 8, the WHO called the outbreak a “public health emergency,” providing a fresh boost to news coverage. If news media had covered Ebola sooner, could latest outbreak have been contained? Kim left Partners In Health to agitate on a larger stage at WHO where he spearheaded the ambitious "3 by 5" effort, with the goal of treating 3 million new HIV/AIDS cases by 2005. First Respo 2011-11-16T23:00:00Z Then it was cleared by officials and WHO to set sail. How cruise ships are cleaned, according to CEO of company that sterilized Diamond Princess after outbreak 2020-04-16T04:00:00Z WHO is providing myth busters on its social media channels. Coronavirus hoaxes are helping to spread fear 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z It labelled all red meat a category 2A carcinogen, and from the WHO that is BIG. Adam Liaw: five scientific developments that will change the way we eat 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z The new WHO figures predate an attack overnight on Saturday on a Monrovia quarantine centre that caused 17 suspected Ebola patients to flee. Missing Ebola patients found, says Liberian government 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z WHO Though the house needed work, Kinue and her husband, Jordan Fowler, chief executive of Frontier Healthcare Holdings in Manhattan, wanted it from the first moment they saw it. House Tour: Millbrook, N.Y. 2011-04-28T21:00:23Z ‘WHO? WEEKLY’ A new class of barely recognizable “celebrities” has come to dominate tabloid coverage, and the hosts Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber are here to guide you through their obscure self-promotional world. The Best New Podcasts of 2016 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z According to the WHO, food contamination affects about one in every ten people globally and causes about 420,000 deaths annually. How does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z The WHO isn’t just worried about the 69 percent of Americans who are overweight or obese. Candy: The next battle in America’s health war? WHO SHE IS Ms. Bartsch is the ringleader of counterculture night life. Teamwork Rules the Night 2014-04-23T20:40:38Z When Andy was 6, the four formed the Williams Brothers singing group and were soon appearing on the radio stations WHO in Des Moines, WLS in Chicago and WLW in Cincinnati. Andy Williams, Crooner of ‘Moon River,’ Dies at 84 2012-09-26T15:17:58Z "The number of new cases is moving far faster than the capacity to manage them in Ebola-specific treatment centres," the WHO said. Ebola will infect thousands more people in Liberia within weeks, says WHO 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z "We are working with the WHO to address complex regulatory, logistical and ethical issues so that the vaccine can be safely and ethically deployed as rapidly as possible," a Health Canada spokesman, Sean Upton, said. Ebola: $600m needed to fight outbreak as pace of infection accelerates 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z The WHO has shared that anxiety and depression increased by 25% in the first year of the pandemic. How to cope with COVID-19 anxiety two years after monumental lockdown 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z The Lancet suggests that, with support from the WHO and its member states, an "international convention" on commercial determinants of health should be developed. The world is hooked on junk food: How big companies pull it off 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Backed by WHO, Farmer and Kim went on to adapt the program to poor communities around the world. First Respo 2011-11-16T23:00:00Z These International Sanitary Conferences proved the power of international cooperation to improve health and boost the economy, and provided the blueprint for the Health Organization of the League of Nations, and later the WHO. Cholera and coronavirus: why we must not repeat the same mistakes 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z Among all these candidate medicines, only eight are classed by the WHO as innovative treatments that will add value to the current antibiotic treatment arsenal. Too few antibiotics in pipeline to tackle global drug-resistance crisis, WHO warns 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z The allegation that the WHO was slow to warn of the risk of human-to-human transmission, and that it failed to cross-examine Chinese transparency early on, is largely not borne out by the evidence. Studies suggest very few have had Covid-19 without symptoms 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z The International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of WHO, classified red meat – including beef, lamb and pork – as a “probable” carcinogen in its group 2A list back in 2015. Americans consume same amount of processed meat since 1999, study shows 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z Similarly, drinking alcohol will not disinfect your mouth and will not kill the virus if it is inhaled, according to the WHO. Drinking alcohol won't kill coronavirus, World Health Organization says 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z Dévora Kestel, the WHO director of mental health and substance abuse, says the aim is a “more real mapping of the situation”. New global 'scorecard' to map extent of mental illness crisis 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z The experts want the WHO to bring e-cigarettes under the same tight controls as tobacco products, with bans on advertising and promotion. Doctors urge WHO to rein in e-cigarettes market 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z In the Cook Islands — a speck of a nation isolated in the Pacific Ocean — nearly half of all men binge drink, according to the WHO. The world’s biggest drinkers are not who you think 2014-04-23T12:15:00Z Headline: WHO fact-finding mission departs China empty-handed Anagrams to: Whining of D.T.: Style Invitational Week 1427: Rocky of ages, or Badenov for you? 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z However the WHO clearly states its advice is based on the multiple research designs, not just randomized controlled trials. Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners? 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z In Syria, Turkey, Egypt and Malaysia — all Muslim-majority nations — more than 9 in 10 women tell the WHO that they’ve never, ever consumed the stuff. The world’s biggest drinkers are not who you think 2014-04-23T12:15:00Z Approximately 70 percent of deaths from cancer happen in low- and middle-income countries, WHO said. Women cancer patients learn makeup tips in new Egypt workshop 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z WHO convened an emergency summit on the emerging crisis in Geneva last February, at which it confirmed what Brazilians already knew: Inaction on Zika is a public health crisis: As the virus spreads, Congress pinches pennies 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z WHO Rachel Jackson, a financial services professional in Manhattan, talks about meeting her husband, Bruce, also in finance, and what led them to their unpretentious getaway. House Tour: Woodstock, N.Y. 2011-01-27T23:32:42Z Spreading to Sierra Leone and Liberia, the disease has infected 1,201 people across the region and killed at least 672, according to WHO’s most recent numbers. What will it take to stop the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history? 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z But new drugs will not be enough, says the WHO. Too few antibiotics in pipeline to tackle global drug-resistance crisis, WHO warns 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z His Austrian counterpart echoed the sentiment, calling the WHO report a “farce”. Wurst case scenario: Germany and Austria defend their sausages 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z WHO can say what order should be used to list adjectives in English? Hidden in plain sight 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z WHO Europe said: “Despite the widespread assumption to the contrary, there is only a very low risk of refugees and migrants transmitting communicable diseases to their host population.” Western lifestyles pose risk to migrants' health, says WHO report 2019-01-21T05:00:00Z The problem was that the “safe burials” ordered by the WHO—with its understandable yet singular fixation on biosafety—were insensitive to the sacred dimensions of funeral custom. Best practice 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z WHO and CDC said that immunization rates in poorer countries are about 66%, “a rate that shows no recovery at all from the backsliding during the pandemic.” Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z WHO officials understood around 600 patients were still inside, including 27 in critical condition. Medics fear for patients inside main Gaza hospital, cut off after Israelis arrive 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z WHO said in a confidential document last month that about a third of the known victims were “impossible to locate.” Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The WHO said on Sunday that Al-Shifa in Gaza City - the territory's largest with 700 beds - had ceased to function and that the situation inside was "dire and perilous". Gaza hospitals caught on front line of Israel-Hamas war 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The WHO estimates that air pollution kills 4.2 million people around the world every year. Construction ban to fight pollution compounds misery for Delhi labourers 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z WHO lost communication on Saturday and the health ministry in Hamas-controlled Gaza said that operations at Al Shifa hospital complex, the largest in the Palestinian enclave, were suspended after it ran out of fuel. WHO restores communication with Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza, Tedros says 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z "Our options are rather limited but we hope to have some better news in the next 24 hours or so," WHO regional emergencies director Rick Brennan told Reuters. Medics fear for patients inside main Gaza hospital, cut off after Israelis arrive 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The WHO said nearly a dozen women declined its offer. Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z "Sadly, Israel is doing far more for the well-being of Gazans than the WHO or any other U.N. body," he said. A child killed on average every 10 minutes in Gaza, says WHO chief 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z WHO spokeswoman Dr. Margaret Harris said Friday that Rantisi Children’s hospital in the north of the enclave was no longer operating, and it was not immediately clear what has happened to the patients inside. Live updates | Thousands of Palestinians flee fighting in Gaza’s north after safe passage announced 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z However, because of a lack of follow-up studies and insufficient evidence, WHO removed this category from its diabetes classification in 1999. We Need to Better Understand Malnutrition-Related Diabetes 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The lack of fuel has also disrupted the collection of solid waste, which WHO said created an "environment conducive to the rapid and widespread proliferation of insects, rodents that can carry and transit diseases." WHO warns of 'worrying trends' in disease spread in Gaza 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The two women who met with Gamhewage told her that what they most wanted was for the “perpetrators to be brought to account so they could not harm anyone else,” the WHO documents said. Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Some politicians have questioned the accuracy of those figures, but the WHO says it believes them to be reliable. Hamas hostages: Israeli mothers recall their children being kidnapped by Hamas 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Harris said WHO does not try to assign responsibility for strikes. Live updates | Thousands of Palestinians flee fighting in Gaza’s north after safe passage announced 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z About 1,000 patients in Gaza need kidney dialysis to stay alive, but 80% of the machines are in local hospitals under evacuation orders, the WHO said. Gaza health crisis deepens for the chronically ill as war intensifies 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z "As deaths and injuries in Gaza continue to rise due to intensified hostilities, intense overcrowding and disrupted health, water, and sanitation systems pose an added danger: the rapid spread of infectious diseases," WHO said. WHO warns of 'worrying trends' in disease spread in Gaza 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The WHO has also helped defray medical costs for 17 children born as a result of sexual exploitation and abuse, she said. Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The heads of organisations including Unicef, the WHO and the World Food Programme - as well as charities such as Save the Children - have described the "horrific" loss of life on both sides. Israel Gaza war: Hamas-run health ministry says Gaza death toll passes 10,000 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Already, the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship hospital in Gaza City which treats cancer patients has run out of fuel and is no longer operational, according to WHO. What is the humanitarian situation in besieged Gaza? 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z While the fighting rages, some 400 patients and their companions who left Gaza for treatment before the war have been stranded in east Jerusalem and the West Bank, the WHO said. Gaza health crisis deepens for the chronically ill as war intensifies 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z She is also working with the WHO's Paediatric Drug Optimisation Committee to ensure children have access to antibiotics to treat multidrug-resistant infections as soon as possible, to reduce deaths due to AMR among children. Antibiotics for common childhood infections no longer effective 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The doctor also agreed to pay $100 a month until the baby was born in a deal “to protect the integrity and reputation of WHO.” Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier warned of the risk of civilian deaths not directly linked to Israeli bombardment. WHO warns of 'imminent public health catastrophe' in Gaza 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The WHO has documented 93 attacks in the Gaza Strip since the conflict began, killing 16 on-duty health care workers and damaging or destroying 28 ambulances. What is the humanitarian situation in besieged Gaza? 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The WHO is pushing for the most vulnerable among the chronically ill to be allowed out for treatment. Gaza health crisis deepens for the chronically ill as war intensifies 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z “The WHO reiterates its calls for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire and reminds all parties to the conflict to take all precautions to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure,” the statement added. Live: Live updates | Other countries and UN urge Israel to negotiate a cease-fire in Gaza 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Alphonsine confirmed that she had received $250 from the WHO, but the agency told her she had to take a baking course to obtain it. Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z He said also the WHO was not able to contact its staff and health facilities. Hamas vows 'full force'; Israel says troops still on the ground in Gaza 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z He called on Hamas to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross access to the hostages to assess their condition and said the WHO would be ready to provide them with health support. Israeli incursion into Gaza could be opening act for the war to come 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z This evidence is a crucial building block in proving the WHO's One Health concept, which closely links human, animal and environmental health. The microbiome of fruit and vegetables positively influences diversity in the gut 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z WHO expressed “grave concerns” about reported bombardment near the Indonesia and Shifa hospitals in the northern half of Gaza. Live: Live updates | Other countries and UN urge Israel to negotiate a cease-fire in Gaza 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z The amount covers typical living expenses for less than four months in a country where, the WHO documents noted, many people survive on less than $2.15 a day. Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The WHO said some health facilities in northern Gaza, including the territory’s largest Shifa hospital, were waiting for supplies and fuel. Live updates | Israel’s bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z In the $70 million pilot, mandated by WHO and launched in 2019, nearly 2 million very young children have been vaccinated in the three countries. First malaria vaccine slashes early childhood mortality 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The WHO stressed that fuel, which has so far not been allowed in, was essential for desalination plants, bakeries and hospitals. Gaza strikes: Hamas-run health ministry says 700 killed in 24 hours 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z "We are on our knees asking for that sustained, scaled up, protected humanitarian operation," said WHO regional emergencies head Rick Brennan. Gaza displaced show signs of disease from crowding, poor sanitation - doctors 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z She added the WHO would ask survivors directly what further support they wanted. Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The WHO supplies are part of an expected convoy of 20 trucks. WHO says medical aid 'loaded and ready to go' into Gaza 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z The 13% drop in deaths is so remarkable that “I was surprised I didn’t hear any gasps when it was stated,” joked medical epidemiologist Mary Hamel, who led the WHO pilot program. First malaria vaccine slashes early childhood mortality 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The basic minimum is 15 litres per day, according to the WHO. Gaza strikes: Hamas-run health ministry says 700 killed in 24 hours 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The WHO said it urgently needed access to Gaza to deliver aid and medical supplies, warning of a long-term humanitarian crisis. In Gaza's deadliest day, hospital strike kills about 500 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z In May 2021, an AP investigation revealed that senior WHO management was told of sexual exploitation during the agency’s efforts to curb Ebola even as the abuse was happening but did little to stop it. Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z WHO said in a statement that Piukala has nearly three decades of experience working in public health in Tonga and across the region in areas including chronic diseases, climate change and disaster response. A Tonga surgeon to lead WHO’s Western Pacific after previous director fired for racism, misconduct 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z WHO also asked the researchers to examine safety signals hinted at in the earlier phase 3 clinical trial. First malaria vaccine slashes early childhood mortality 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Brennan said the WHO consistently appeals "that all parties to any conflict respect and adhere to international humanitarian law, as well as international human rights law." WHO says it needs urgent access to Gaza to deliver aid, medical supplies 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The WHO said Sunday that 21 of Gaza's hospitals have received instructions from Israeli forces to evacuate, part of a broader Israeli evacuation directive aimed at the entire population of northern Gaza. Israeli ambassador claims "there is no humanitarian crisis" in Gaza as catastrophe unfolds 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z She, too, received $250 from the WHO after taking a baking course. Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z In March, WHO announced it had terminated Kasai’s appointment after the inquiry resulted in “findings of misconduct.” A Tonga surgeon to lead WHO’s Western Pacific after previous director fired for racism, misconduct 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z A second malaria vaccine called R-21 won WHO authorization earlier this month and is likely to be available more cheaply and in greater quantities than RTS,S. First malaria vaccine slashes early childhood mortality 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z WHO said its supplies had been ready to go for three days, but teams had been unable to deliver it. WHO says it needs urgent access to Gaza to deliver aid, medical supplies 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The WHO noted that clashes on the border have already resulted in civilian casualties. Live: Live updates | Day 10 of the latest Israel-Hamas war 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The WHO has said five staffers have been dismissed for sexual misconduct since 2021. Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z It was the first time in WHO’s history that a reginal director was dismissed. A Tonga surgeon to lead WHO’s Western Pacific after previous director fired for racism, misconduct 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z "Hospitals have only a few hours of electricity each day as they are forced to ration depleting fuel reserves and rely on generators to sustain the most critical functions," the WHO said in a statement. “Devastating human consequences”: UN sounds alarm over Israel’s “impossible” Gaza evacuation order 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z "Even if you think this madness and horror stop and we think about recovery, this will be a long-term humanitarian exercise," said Dr Richard Peeperkorn, WHO representative for the West Bank and Gaza. WHO says it needs urgent access to Gaza to deliver aid, medical supplies 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The WHO said that only 57% of Nigerians are immunised with the pentavalent vaccine, which protects against five life-threatening diseases, including diphtheria. Nigeria diphtheria outbreak kills 600 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z She now has a five-year-old daughter as a result and received a “really insufficient” $250 from WHO after taking courses in tailoring and baking. Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z WHO regional directors wield significant influence in public health and their decisions may help contain emerging outbreaks of potentially dangerous new outbreaks like the coronavirus and bird flu. A Tonga surgeon to lead WHO’s Western Pacific after previous director fired for racism, misconduct 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z WHO officials said they remain “gravely concerned” about the health and well-being of the hostages taken by Hamas fighters during their attack. Gaza’s sole power plant shuts down after Israel cuts off fuel supplies 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z In June, the WHO told Reuters its working theory was that in 2021, when prices of propylene glycol spiked, one or more suppliers mixed the cheaper toxic liquids with the legitimate chemical. Exclusive: India allows cough syrup firm linked to Uzbek deaths to re-open factory 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The last major outbreak in the country was in 2011, when 21 people died and 98 were infected in Borno state, the WHO said. Nigeria diphtheria outbreak kills 600 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z She worries about what might happen in a future health crisis in conflict-hit eastern Congo, where poor infrastructure and resources mean any emergency response relies heavily on outside help from the WHO and others. Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z He said WHO was reprogramming $1 million of its funds to allow for purchases of medical supplies from the local market to fill gaps in need. Live: Live updates | Day 4 of the latest Israel-Palestinian war 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z “The hostages’ health and medical needs must be addressed immediately, and we call for their safe release,” WHO officials said. Gaza’s sole power plant shuts down after Israel cuts off fuel supplies 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z “There is an urgent need to establish a humanitarian corridor for unimpeded, life-saving patient referrals and movement of humanitarian personnel and essential health supplies,” WHO said. UN airs concerns for civilians as Israel steps up military response in Gaza to deadly Hamas attacks 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The WHO's response teams were taking the matter seriously, given the impact of such injuries on the victim and their families who would need to support them in the long run, he said. Most casualties in recent Afghan earthquakes are women, children -WHO 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z A vast majority of the facilities are smaller basic health centres and logistical challenges were hindering operations, particularly in remote areas, the WHO said. Afghan earthquakes kill 2,053, Taliban say, as death toll spikes 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z And in 2021, the vaccination rates for both rubella and the first dose of the measles shot were around 95% in Japan and 92% in the U.S., according to data from WHO and UNICEF. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z To date, the GSK tuberculosis vaccine — which does not use mRNA technology — is the only one that meets a set of characteristics the WHO believes are necessary for a viable TB vaccine. How a Big Pharma company stalled a potentially lifesaving vaccine in pursuit of bigger profits 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z All infected cases were males aged between nine to 45 years and were reported within the Kozhikode district of Kerala, the WHO said, citing India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. WHO says no new cases of Nipah virus detected since Sept 15 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z At least 28 countries have drawn up plans to introduce vaccines as part of their malaria control programs, WHO said today. World Health Organization endorses much anticipated second malaria vaccine 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z The WHO said both vaccines had shown similar efficacy in separate trials, but as there had been no head-to-head trial there was no evidence showing whether one performed better. WHO recommends malaria vaccine that will be rolled out next year 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Johnson was not part of the WHO expert group that gave the Oxford vaccine the green light. UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it’s not enough to stop the disease spreading 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z It is almost two years to the day since the first vaccine - called RTS,S and developed by GSK - was backed by the WHO. Malaria vaccine big advance against major child killer 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z WHO’s polio director in the Eastern Mediterranean warned the new law could backfire. Pakistan officials consider a new way to boost polio vaccination: prison 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z “It will be really important not to substitute the one intervention for the other,” said Mary Hamel, a WHO senior technical officer who has helped guide introduction of RTS,S in Malawi, Kenya, and Ghana. World Health Organization endorses much anticipated second malaria vaccine 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z "Today, it gives me great pleasure to announce that WHO is recommending a second vaccine called R21/Matrix-M to prevent malaria in children at risk of the disease." WHO recommends malaria vaccine that will be rolled out next year 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z WHO experts, however, said the data to date on the GSK and Oxford-developed vaccines does not show which one is more effective. UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it’s not enough to stop the disease spreading 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The WHO said the effectiveness of the two vaccines was "very similar" and there was no evidence one was better than the other. Malaria vaccine big advance against major child killer 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z WHO and its partners have administered billions of vaccine doses since they first began trying to eradicate the disease in 1988. Pakistan officials consider a new way to boost polio vaccination: prison 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z R21, which was developed at the University of Oxford, still needs to complete WHO’s so-called prequalification process, which looks not only at safety and efficacy, but also manufacturing practices and quality control. World Health Organization endorses much anticipated second malaria vaccine 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, said it had already produced more than 20 million doses in anticipation of WHO's recommendation. WHO recommends malaria vaccine that will be rolled out next year 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z In a separate decision, WHO’s expert group also authorized the dengue vaccine made by Takeda, which was previously approved by the European Union drug regulator. UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it’s not enough to stop the disease spreading 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The WHO said the new R21 vaccine would be a "vital additional tool". Malaria vaccine big advance against major child killer 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z WHO and the U.N. refugee agency have renovated the isolation center for cholera at the Qadarif Teaching Hospital, the province’s main medical facility. UN says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan as conflict grinds on 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z He welcomed the commitment by leaders to provide the clout and direction needed so WHO, governments and others can support “the global health emergency health architecture that the world needs.” Former New Zealand prime minister and pandemic prep leader says we’re unprepared for the next one 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z To halve the number of deaths, as the WHO hopes to do, Nigeria would have to spend about 50 times that amount. More People Die from Venomous Snakebites Each Year Than Have Ever Died from Ebola 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z WHO’s expert groups advised that the Takeda dengue vaccine be used in children aged 6 to 16 in countries with a high prevalence of the disease. UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it’s not enough to stop the disease spreading 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The WHO links this air pollution to 6.7 million premature deaths every year, 89 percent of which occur in low- and middle-income countries. People Who Are Changing the Environment One Community at a Time 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z WHO said more than 500 suspected cases of dengue were reported across Sudan, most of them in urban centers in Qadarif. UN says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan as conflict grinds on 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z WHO purchases antitoxin, made in horses, from just two companies, and supply has been problematic for a decade. News at a glance: Diphtheria vaccine shortage, prisoner release, and iNaturalist’s growth 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z “I've been hearing people talk about a universal antivenom for decades,” the WHO's Williams says, adding that the process takes an inordinate amount of time. More People Die from Venomous Snakebites Each Year Than Have Ever Died from Ebola 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z And according to the WHO, half of cancers in Europe linked to alcohol are caused by “light” or “moderate” consumption. How to Figure Out if Moderate Drinking Is Too Risky for You 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z As of 2019, 99 percent of the world's population lived somewhere with air quality poorer than that recommended by WHO guidelines. People Who Are Changing the Environment One Community at a Time 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The reported figure was “the tip of the iceberg” as the actual number is much higher, given that most of the patients rely on home remedies and often do not go to hospitals, WHO said. UN says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan as conflict grinds on 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z It has a case fatality rate of as high as 40% if not treated with antitoxin—supplies of which are “very constrained,” WHO reported. News at a glance: Diphtheria vaccine shortage, prisoner release, and iNaturalist’s growth 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z In theory, reducing snakebite deaths—even by the amount suggested by the WHO—is not impossible. More People Die from Venomous Snakebites Each Year Than Have Ever Died from Ebola 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z In just two examples of how vulnerable the continent is to diseases, over 90% of the world’s malaria deaths and 70% of all people living with HIV/AIDS are in Africa, according to WHO. Denmark’s Novo Nordisk and South Africa’s Aspen sign a deal to produce insulin for African patients 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The WHO and health experts have been tracking the progress of the virus closely. WHO Says Covid-19 Global Emergency is Over 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Eighty cases have been confirmed, and 10 people have died of cholera, a bacterial infection linked to contaminated food or water, WHO said. UN says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan as conflict grinds on 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The WHO chief's comments come as health authorities and pharmaceutical companies across the world have been racing to update vaccines to combat newer emerging coronavirus variants. WHO chief pushes China for ‘full access’ to determine COVID’s origins - FT 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Globally, TB cases increased in 2021 for the first time in years, according to the WHO. Big Pharma’s Johnson & Johnson under investigation in South Africa over ‘excessive’ drug prices 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z WHO says 95% of all medicines used in Africa are imported and there is an urgent need to boost local production. Denmark’s Novo Nordisk and South Africa’s Aspen sign a deal to produce insulin for African patients 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z A “global emergency” is the WHO’s way of telling world leaders that there is a big problem. WHO Says Covid-19 Global Emergency is Over 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z He added that a WHO plane carrying 32 tons of medical supplies, including body bags, was en route to Libya from the organization’s hub in Dubai and would arrive Friday. Retrieving the dead becomes as big a challenge as finding the living after Libya's flood 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z A total of 166 cases of the disease have been reported, WHO said, adding that no new cases have been reported since Sept. 7. WHO says 23 deaths from Legionnaires' disease reported in Poland 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The WHO names these variants using Greek alphabet letters, like alpha, delta and omicron. How evasive and transmissible is the newest omicron offshoot, BA.2.86? 4 questions answered 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Velayudhan and other experts from the WHO plan to publish a recommendation as early as this month to promote further testing of the Wolbachia strategy in other parts of the world. Mosquitoes, long the enemy, are now bred to help prevent the spread of dengue fever 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z On January 30, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus a global emergency. WHO Says Covid-19 Global Emergency is Over 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Asked to respond, the WHO spokesperson said the staff member had been dismissed following a thorough investigation. WHO dismisses biosecurity expert after sexual misconduct inquiry, lawyer cries foul 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The most common form of transmission is inhalation of contaminated aerosols produced in conjunction with water sprays, jets or mists of contaminated water sources, according to WHO. WHO says 23 deaths from Legionnaires' disease reported in Poland 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z BA.2.86 has now been detected in Switzerland and South Africa as well as Israel, Denmark, the U.S. and Britain according to a WHO official. Moderna says updated COVID vaccine is effective against newer variant 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z "Since March 2023, WHO only gives names to new variants of concern," the WHO told Salon in an email. The names for COVID variants are a confusing alphabet soup. Here's why it got so muddled 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The WHO didn’t even have an official name for the disease yet. WHO Says Covid-19 Global Emergency is Over 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z That suggests that on its own, the expansion of Ulez will have a relatively small effect on air pollution - and air quality would still fall well short of WHO standards. London Ulez expansion: Do clean-air zones reduce pollution? 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The infection source has not yet been identified and investigations are still ongoing to find the source of the outbreak, WHO said. WHO says 23 deaths from Legionnaires' disease reported in Poland 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The WHO has urged governments around the world to ban the advertising of infant formula as it feels it discourages breastfeeding. Boots infant formula adverts broke rules - watchdog 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z None of its mutations have been genetically different enough or spread enough severe illness to warrant moving on from Omicron to the next Greek letter, Pi, according to the WHO's system. The names for COVID variants are a confusing alphabet soup. Here's why it got so muddled 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The WHO says it’s time for countries to start managing Covid-19 like they do other diseases, such as the flu. WHO Says Covid-19 Global Emergency is Over 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Even the WHO stated in its announcement that, based on the available evidence, “the public health risk posed by EG.5 is evaluated as low at the global level.” What to Know About the New Dominant COVID Variant 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z In October 2022, the WHO’s Technical Advisory Group on polio eradication recommended changes to the campaign with the aim of concentrating resources in the highest-priority areas while allowing nationwide immunization to continue. Getting Closer to Eliminating the Wild Poliovirus 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Overall, testing and the sequencing that detects new strains have decreased since the WHO and the U.S. removed their pandemic emergency declarations. A new COVID variant nicknamed "Pirola" is raising global alarm but don't freak out yet 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z "What I really respect is that the WHO is being sort of thrifty about not burning its credibility," Kamil told Salon in a phone interview. The names for COVID variants are a confusing alphabet soup. Here's why it got so muddled 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The WHO says it’s time for countries to start managing Covid-19 like they do other diseases, such as the flu. WHO Says Covid-19 Global Emergency is Over 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The WHO said that, so far, only a few sequences of the variant have been reported from a handful of countries. US CDC tracks new lineage of virus that causes COVID 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z “This is the best epidemiological opportunity these two countries have had concurrently,” to stop wild poliovirus from circulating, says Hamid Jafari, director of polio eradication at the WHO. Getting Closer to Eliminating the Wild Poliovirus 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The unofficial nickname may follow on from the WHO convention of using letters of the Greek alphabet to assign, "simple, easy-to-say labels" for key variants. What we know about the Covid variant EG.5 dubbed 'Eris' 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The agency added the manufacturer and the marketer have not provided guarantees to WHO on the safety and quality of the product. WHO flags India-made syrup in latest warning over contaminated drugs 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z "WHO continues to advise people at high risk to wear a mask in crowded places, to get boosters when recommended and to ensure adequate ventilation indoors," he said. Covid-19: Tests to show whether Eris variant is in NI 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The WHO has designated preterm birth an "urgent public health issue" in recognition of the threat it poses to global health. US preterm birth and maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z In 2021, the WHO held a ceremony to commemorate the many scientific breakthroughs made possible by Ms Lacks. Henrietta Lacks: Family of black woman whose cells were taken settle case 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The WHO naming system arose after experts agreed scientific names were difficult to remember and prone to misreporting. What we know about the Covid variant EG.5 dubbed 'Eris' 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z According to the WHO, 30 countries reported outbreaks in 2022, 50% more than previous years’ average; many of those outbreaks were compounded by tropical cyclones and their ensuing displacement of people. As climate change leads to more and wetter storms, cholera cases are on the rise 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z “The WHO,” she tells us, “‘re-emphasizes the importance of strong surveillance. How will America handle the next pandemic? 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z WHO estimated in 2008 that 5% of all transplants performed worldwide were illegal, and living donor kidneys is the most commonly reported form of organ trade. Indonesian police crack down on traffickers who sent 122 people to sell their kidneys in Cambodia 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The man in the city of Al Ain was admitted to hospital last month, the WHO said in a statement. Man tests positive for MERS in Abu Dhabi near Oman border - WHO 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Based on the available evidence, WHO officials say there is no suggestion the sub-variant is causing more severe disease and the risks are no higher than other current variants of interest. What we know about the Covid variant EG.5 dubbed 'Eris' 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Soni responded that “The WHO Foundation does not ‘pick winners’, but we are helping to make more bets to encourage innovative solutions to save lives.” Undue influence? Anonymous donations to World Health Organization’s new foundation raise concerns 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z About half of the world's population is now at risk, Dr. Raman Velayudhan, a specialist at the WHO's control of neglected tropical diseases department, told journalists in Geneva on Friday. WHO warns of dengue risk as global warming pushes cases near historic highs 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z The latest world malaria report from the WHO recorded 247 million cases of malaria in 2021 — Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Mozambique alone accounted for almost half of those cases. As temperatures rise, mosquitos are also on the move. Scientists worry that could mean more malaria 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The WHO said there were no signs the man had come into contact with dromedary camels, which spread the disease that is separate from COVID-19. Man tests positive for MERS in Abu Dhabi near Oman border - WHO 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z According to the WHO, infections have been reported in 51 countries, including China, the US, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the UK, France, Portugal and Spain. What we know about the Covid variant EG.5 dubbed 'Eris' 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The syrup contained extremely high levels of the toxic contaminant diethylene glycol, the WHO said. WHO seeks help from India in latest toxic syrup case 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z WHO says reported cases of the disease, which causes fever and muscle pain, represent just a fraction of the total number of global infections since most cases are asymptomatic. WHO warns of dengue risk as global warming pushes cases near historic highs 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z The WHO already receives private support from major philanthropies, like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which directs much of its donations toward eradicating polio. Undue influence? Anonymous donations to World Health Organization’s new foundation raise concerns 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Cases of MERS-CoV - which can cause fever, coughing and shortness of breath, and in some cases can lead to pneumonia - have been recorded in 27 countries since 2012, according to WHO figures. Man tests positive for MERS in Abu Dhabi near Oman border - WHO 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The WHO says it continues to assess the impact of variants on the performance of vaccines to inform decisions on updates to vaccine composition. What we know about the Covid variant EG.5 dubbed 'Eris' 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The WHO wrote to India's regulator as the alert was issued on Wednesday, asking for help in reaching Indian companies that may be involved, a spokesperson told Reuters. WHO seeks help from India in latest toxic syrup case 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Also, many older adults whom the study found to be at highest mortality risk — those with BMIs under 22 — would be classified as having “healthy weight” by the WHO. Some Excess Weight Is Healthy for Older Adults 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The WHO Foundation does not aim to redirect that support, but rather motivate new donors. Undue influence? Anonymous donations to World Health Organization’s new foundation raise concerns 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z "Enquires are still underway to determine the origin of the product," WHO said, adding that the product may have authorizations in other countries as well. WHO says contaminated cough and cold syrup sold in Cameroon 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z According to the WHO, it was first seen in February 2023 and cases have been increasing steadily. What we know about the Covid variant EG.5 dubbed 'Eris' 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The WHO has said the threat is ongoing. WHO seeks help from India in latest toxic syrup case 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The study’s conclusion: “The WHO healthy weight range may not be suitable for older adults.” Some Excess Weight Is Healthy for Older Adults 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z WHO guidelines advocate for breastfeeding and say that formula should be available when needed, but not be promoted. Undue influence? Anonymous donations to World Health Organization’s new foundation raise concerns 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Among the general population, WHO considers the risk of this happening to be low. More cats test positive for H5N1 "bird flu" in Poland, including a caracal 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z WHO said that late last month, Polish authorities informed agency officials of the unusual deaths of more than 45 cats in 13 geographical regions of the country. Dozens of cats in Poland had bird flu but the risk to people is low, the UN health agency says 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The WHO said this pattern meant that working with India was a high priority in finding out more about the incident in Cameroon. WHO seeks help from India in latest toxic syrup case 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z In Europe, the WHO noted that cases have jumped in some countries including Russia, Austria, Serbia and the U.K. this year. U.K. warns low measles immunization rates could lead to tens of thousands of cases in London 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z They say companies may donate to the foundation to influence the WHO’s global health policies and reports that often have wide-ranging ramifications. Undue influence? Anonymous donations to World Health Organization’s new foundation raise concerns 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The "Group 2B" label is critical to understanding the precise level of danger attributed to aspartame by the WHO. Does aspartame cause cancer? "Possibly," a new WHO report concludes 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Since 2020, WHO said a dozen human cases have been reported. Dozens of cats in Poland had bird flu but the risk to people is low, the UN health agency says 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z He said the WHO is not urging companies to remove aspartame from their products entirely, but is instead calling for moderation from both manufacturers and consumers. WHO cancer arm deems aspartame "possible carcinogen"; consumption limits unchanged 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Most people consume less than the safe upper limits of aspartame, but the WHO recommends heavy consumers cut down. Aspartame advice unchanged despite cancer question 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z For example, food and beverage companies took note last week when two branches of the WHO found that the sweetener aspartame — used in diet soda and countless foods — may be a “possible” cause of cancer. Undue influence? Anonymous donations to World Health Organization’s new foundation raise concerns 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z "The WHO has classified aspartame is a possible carcinogen, while red meat is classified as a probable carcinogen," Malik told Salon. Does aspartame cause cancer? "Possibly," a new WHO report concludes 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Last week, WHO and partners warned that the increasing numbers of mammals infected with H5N1 were unusual. Dozens of cats in Poland had bird flu but the risk to people is low, the UN health agency says 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, the WHO said there was no evidence that sweeteners helped with weight control, which the industry has disputed. WHO cancer arm deems aspartame "possible carcinogen"; consumption limits unchanged 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The first body to assess the evidence was the WHO's cancer experts - the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Aspartame advice unchanged despite cancer question 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z “This is a big step change for the WHO that it’s now doing this,” Harman said. Undue influence? Anonymous donations to World Health Organization’s new foundation raise concerns 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z "The WHO has classified aspartame is a possible carcinogen, while red meat is classified as a probable carcinogen." Does aspartame cause cancer? "Possibly," a new WHO report concludes 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z At the briefing, Branca noted that the WHO recently stated that long-term consumption of artificial sweeteners for weight loss is not effective. Aspartame Declared ‘Possible’ Carcinogen. Here’s What That Really Means 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Scientists with no links to the WHO reviews said the evidence that aspartame caused cancer was weak. WHO cancer arm deems aspartame "possible carcinogen"; consumption limits unchanged 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The WHO reports show that aspartame itself is rapidly broken down in the gut into three other substances - phenylalanine, aspartic acid and methanol. Aspartame advice unchanged despite cancer question 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The bulk of the WHO’s funding comes from governments. Undue influence? Anonymous donations to World Health Organization’s new foundation raise concerns 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z One came from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a special branch of the WHO. Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z One came from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a special branch of the WHO. Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The WHO conclusion "once again affirms that aspartame is safe", said Kate Loatman, executive director of the International Council of Beverage Associations. WHO cancer arm deems aspartame "possible carcinogen"; consumption limits unchanged 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z "We encourage all countries to increase their ability to monitor these viruses and to detect any human cases," said Dr Sylvie Briand, the director of epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention at the WHO. Surging bird flu outbreaks raise human-infection risk, UN agencies warn 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Soni, the first leader of the foundation, has become an evangelist of sorts for bringing in new private sources of funding for the WHO. Undue influence? Anonymous donations to World Health Organization’s new foundation raise concerns 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The other report was from an expert panel selected by WHO and another U.N. group, the Food and Agriculture Organization. Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The other report was from an expert panel selected by WHO and another U.N. group, the Food and Agriculture Organization. Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z According to the WHO, 13 billion doses have been given, allowing many people to be protected from serious illness and death. Covid global health emergency is over, WHO says 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z WHO’s Europe region covers 53 countries from Ireland to Uzbekistan with a combined population of more than 900 million. Nearly 36 million in Europe may have experienced long COVID, World Health Organization official says 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Asked to comment on the ingredients used by Marion, a WHO spokesperson said, "it is important that product manufacturers only use appropriately qualified suppliers." Exclusive: Indian firm used toxic industrial-grade ingredient in syrup - sources 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z WHO’s cancer agency, IARC, convened its expert group in June to assess the potential of aspartame to cause cancer. Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The move comes weeks after the WHO said that non-sugar sweeteners don’t help with weight loss and could lead to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and early death in adults. Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Dr Mike Ryan, from the WHO's health emergencies programme, said the emergency may have ended, but the threat is still there. Covid global health emergency is over, WHO says 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The announcement was made more than three years after WHO declared the coronavirus an international crisis. Nearly 36 million in Europe may have experienced long COVID, World Health Organization official says 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The WHO linked these syrups to the children's deaths; Maiden has denied any wrongdoing. Exclusive: Indian firm used toxic industrial-grade ingredient in syrup - sources 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z In a separate evaluation, experts assembled by WHO and the food agency updated their risk assessment, including reviewing the acceptable daily intake. Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z WHO’s Branca said the agency advises food manufacturers in general to “use ingredients that do not require the addition of too much sugar.” Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z In Uganda last year, 55 people died in the Ebola outbreak and there were 142 confirmed cases, according to WHO. New scheme aims to get vaccines to outbreaks faster - Gavi 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The donors, and the WHO, were not immediately available for comment. COVID-19 vaccine scheme for poorest has $2.6bn left to spend as pandemic recedes 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z The WHO said that Belize had kept the fight against malaria at the forefront of its public health agenda, Belize declared free from malaria by health chiefs 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z WHO’s Branca said it was acceptable for people to consume a “pretty large” amount of aspartame without suffering any ill effects. Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z WHO’s cancer agency, IARC, convened its expert group in June to assess the potential of aspartame to cause cancer. Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Trace amounts of less than 0.1% of ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol in medicines are not considered toxic, according to the WHO. Indian drugmaker denies syrup exported to Liberia is toxic 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z It also left about 60% of health facilities across the country nonfunctional, amid a drastic decrease in medical supplies, which were either destroyed or looted, according to the WHO. Sudan begins a cease-fire ahead of a pledging conference to raise funds for humanitarian assistance 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z The WHO certifies a nation as malaria-free when it has shown "with rigorous, credible evidence" that the there has been no transmission of malaria within the country for at least three consecutive years. Belize declared free from malaria by health chiefs 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z WHO’s Branca said the agency advises food manufacturers in general to “use ingredients that do not require the addition of too much sugar.” Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z In a separate evaluation, experts assembled by WHO and the food agency updated their risk assessment, including reviewing the acceptable daily intake. Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z He said Curis had shared the test results and other documents with the regulator and the WHO. Indian drugmaker denies syrup exported to Liberia is toxic 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Rutendo Kuwana, the WHO team lead for incidents with substandard and falsified medicines, declined to name the six new countries the agency is working with, while investigations are still underway. Exclusive: WHO says toxic syrup risk 'ongoing', more countries hit 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z This was subsequently named the 'Alpha' variant by the WHO. Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The move comes weeks after the WHO said that non-sugar sweeteners don’t help with weight loss and could lead to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and early death in adults. Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z WHO’s Branca said it was acceptable for people to consume a “pretty large” amount of aspartame without suffering any ill effects. Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The WHO said it had no knowledge of the allegation. Exclusive: India probes bribery claim in toxic syrup tests 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z The WHO's working theory is that in 2021, when prices of propylene glycol spiked, one or more suppliers mixed the cheaper toxic liquids with the legitimate chemical, Kuwana said. Exclusive: WHO says toxic syrup risk 'ongoing', more countries hit 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The survey results arrive as WHO and other international organizations are reporting a worrying dip in the uptake of routine childhood immunizations. In Africa, doubts about vaccines grew during pandemic, survey finds 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z The WHO had estimated 77 million people suffering from diabetes, and nearly 25 million were pre-diabetics, at a higher risk of developing diabetes in near future. Lancet study: More than 100 million people in India diabetic 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z "The WHO has rushed in to support the authorities and health care workers in preventive measures against waterborne diseases and to improve disease surveillance." WHO rushes supplies to Ukraine, readies to tackle disease in flood areas 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z According to estimates by WHO in 2019, 3.2 million premature deaths every year were attributable to household air pollution from polluting fuels and technologies. Report says 2.3 billion people globally use polluting fuel to cook; 675 million have no electricity 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z The WHO issued safety alerts last year for Indian-made products found in Gambia and Uzbekistan, and this year in Micronesia and the Marshall Islands. Exclusive: WHO says toxic syrup risk 'ongoing', more countries hit 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z It is estimated that more than 17m people across the WHO's European region experienced long Covid during the first two years of the pandemic - and yet there is still so much unknown about the condition. 'Grief but peace' for the dream ended by long Covid 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Key lawmakers say the development undermines the WHO itself. Empowering N. Korean people best path for real change in Pyongyang, top human-rights activist says 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z She said that the WHO was working with Ukraine's health ministry to put mechanisms in place to ensure that vaccines can be imported if needed. WHO rushes supplies to Ukraine, readies to tackle disease in flood areas 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump, if you recall, actually withdrew the United States from the WHO over its cataclysmic failures to handle the pandemic and investigate its origins in China. First walk, then run: New York Times whitewashes Biden presidency 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z In January, the WHO named four other countries it was working with – Timor Leste, Cambodia, Senegal and the Philippines – to track whether any of the tainted syrups had reached their markets. Exclusive: WHO says toxic syrup risk 'ongoing', more countries hit 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Former Vice President Mike Pence told the outlet that WHO let the world down in the early days of the pandemic. GOP hopefuls hit Trump for congratulating Kim Jong-un over WHO seat 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z The FSA says it will look into WHO's ongoing assessment of aspartame. Could ultra-processed foods be harmful for us? 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z WHO's Emergencies Director Mike Ryan said the WHO has offered assistance to Russian-controlled areas but that its operational presence was "primarily" on the Ukrainian side. WHO rushes supplies to Ukraine, readies to tackle disease in flood areas 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Fourteen African countries have reported cases since the start of 2023, the WHO said in a report on Thursday. Cholera death toll rises to over 420 in Cameroon 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The WHO said it has also offered help to Liberia and Cameroon – which recently signalled that it too may have contaminated cough syrups for sale. Exclusive: WHO says toxic syrup risk 'ongoing', more countries hit 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Indian officials have said the WHO failed to prove a causal link to the Gambia deaths, accusing the agency of denigrating its $41 billion pharmaceutical industry. Exclusive: Gambia hires US law firm to consider action on toxic Indian cough syrup, minister says 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Only 69 of WHO’s 194 member countries—including Australia, Canada, the United States, and Colombia—currently mandate folic acid fortification. News at a glance: Long Covid defined, x-rayed atoms, and a tally of deep-sea biodiversity 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Asked specifically about cholera, WHO technical officer Teresa Zakaria said that the risk of an outbreak was present since the pathogen exists in the environment. WHO rushes supplies to Ukraine, readies to tackle disease in flood areas 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z WHO attributes Sweden’s declining smoking rate to a combination of tobacco control measures, including information campaigns, advertising bans and “cessation support” for those wishing to quit tobacco. Sweden close to becoming first ‘smoke free’ country in Europe as daily use of cigarettes dwindles 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Besides these cases, Indian-made medicines supplied to the Marshall Islands and Micronesia have been recalled after Australian laboratory tests showing contamination prompted a WHO safety alert. Exclusive: WHO says toxic syrup risk 'ongoing', more countries hit 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The WHO has said it is continuing to investigate the source of contaminated cough syrups in Gambia, Uzbekistan and several other countries, but has been frustrated by a lack of information regarding Maiden's drugs. Exclusive: Gambia hires US law firm to consider action on toxic Indian cough syrup, minister says 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z That fact has been a cause for some concern, as reflected in the WHO statement. Are you a longtime user of sugar substitutes? It may be time to change 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z The WHO declares a public health emergency when a disease spreads between countries and may a co-ordinated international response may be required to bring it under control. US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z “Switching from one harmful product to another is not a solution,” WHO said in an email. Sweden close to becoming first ‘smoke free’ country in Europe as daily use of cigarettes dwindles 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Since 2001, the WHO has recommended against giving cough syrups to children aged under 5, because it says there is limited evidence of how effective they are, or what side-effects they may have. Exclusive: WHO says toxic syrup risk 'ongoing', more countries hit 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The WHO has reported that nine hospitals have been taken over by fighters from one side or the other. Sudan conflict: Hospital attacks potential war crimes, BBC told 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z The U.S. emergency ended in late January, and the WHO ended its declaration earlier this month. Mpox is down, but US cities could be at risk for summertime outbreaks 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z It is Malawi’s worst cholera outbreak in 20 years, WHO said, with more than 36,000 cases. Cholera kills 17 in South Africa and a further 9 in neighboring Zimbabwe 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z The treaty, a legally binding agreement being negotiated by WHO member states, aims to address what it calls the "catastrophic failure" of the international community to fight COVID-19 fairly around the world. Rich countries should play bigger role in combating pandemics -WHO draft 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z The WHO has also urged all countries to step up surveillance and offered support to concerned countries that do not have the resources to test their own medicines. Exclusive: WHO says toxic syrup risk 'ongoing', more countries hit 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z As of March this year, the WHO was responding to 53 high-level emergencies, a report by the committee said. WHO 'overstretched' in response to increasing health emergencies 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z India later said that the medicines complied with specifications when tested at home, but the WHO responded that it stood by "the action taken". India makes cough syrup testing mandatory for exports 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z The WHO already has binding rules known as the International Health Regulations, which in 2005 set out countries' obligations where public health events have the potential to cross borders. Explainer: How the World Health Organization could fight future pandemics 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z At a briefing on Friday, the WHO said 24 countries have reported outbreaks so far this year, compared to 15 last year. Cholera vaccine shortage to last until 2025 as cases surge, Gavi says 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The WHO’s smallpox program is considered the most effective disease-eradication initiative in history, but it was an aggressive campaign not easily replicated. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z The WHO and member states are trying to reform how the agency - and countries - respond to health emergencies, as well as shoring up the WHO's funding. WHO 'overstretched' in response to increasing health emergencies 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z WHO's advisory group, which recommends if changes are needed to the composition of future COVID-19 shots, said currently approved vaccines should continue to be used in accordance with the agency's recommendations. WHO recommends new COVID shots should target only XBB variants 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z However, the proposed treaty has come under fire on social media, mostly from right-wing critics warning it could lead to countries ceding authority to the WHO. Explainer: How the World Health Organization could fight future pandemics 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Natural immunity and changes in behavior helped slow the outbreak, but WHO said progress was hampered by a scarcity of vaccines and an absence of international funding. News at a glance: An ancient Mars river, blood screening rules, and sex-research funds blocked 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z "Even though we still haven't received an invitation letter for the assembly this year, we haven't given up and continue to through various channels clearly express our demand to the WHO." Hoping for invitation to WHO meeting, Taiwan gathers more support 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z The WHO says it is still seeking the culprit within the supply chain, but has been frustrated in its efforts, Reuters reported earlier this month. Exclusive: India considers policy change after cough syrup deaths - Modi's office 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z There have been over 87,000 global cases in 111 countries with 140 deaths reported to the WHO in the last year. CDC warns of an mpox rebound outbreak this summer 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Developing countries, especially in Africa, are keen to use the negotiations to secure better access to vaccines, following allegations of "vaccine apartheid" from the WHO's Director-General Tedros. Explainer: How the World Health Organization could fight future pandemics 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z She later joined the World Health Organization, serving as regional technical officer for maternal and child health from 1987-91 and WHO representative to Djibouti from 1991-97. Prominent foe of female circumcision wins prestigious $1.4 million Templeton Prize 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Taiwan, which is allowed to attend some technical WHO meetings, says its exclusion from the WHO hindered efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Hoping for invitation to WHO meeting, Taiwan gathers more support 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z A third Indian drugmaker was found by the WHO to have sold tainted syrups to the Marshall Islands and Micronesia. Exclusive: India considers policy change after cough syrup deaths - Modi's office 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z He assembled a widely respected coordinating team to lead the response and had previously reversed President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the WHO. CDC warns of an mpox rebound outbreak this summer 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Washington's initial proposals aimed to boost transparency and grant the WHO quicker access to outbreak sites. Explainer: How the World Health Organization could fight future pandemics 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z The WHO said that even though the emergency phase of COVID-19 is over, the pandemic hasn’t come to an end, noting recent spikes in cases in some regions. How much COVID is in my community? It's getting harder to tell 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z The violence has also killed over 600 people, including civilians, according to the WHO. Sudan’s military chief freezes bank accounts of rival paramilitary group amid truce attempts 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z "The participating authorities expressed their deep commitment for immediate, short, medium, and long-term actions to strengthen the regulatory systems in safeguarding patients from contamination in medicines," a WHO spokesperson told Reuters. Exclusive: India considers policy change after cough syrup deaths - Modi's office 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z Daniel Epstein, a WHO spokesperson, pointed to the organization’s press release, and added: “There are no mandatory vaccinations associated with this effort.” NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z In Myanmar, the WHO was pre-positioning 500,000 water purification tablets among other supplies which amount to the entire monsoon season stocks. World's largest refugee camp threatened by Bangladesh cyclone 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Since then, the death toll has risen to more than 600 according to the WHO, and thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes. Sudan conflict: Army and RSF agree deal to protect civilians 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The global health body is first revising guidelines for treating children and adolescents with obesity, and will then update recommendations for adults, said Francesco Branca, WHO director of nutrition and food safety. Exclusive: Wegovy, other weight loss drugs ‘no silver bullet’, says WHO amid obesity review 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Several WHO officials pleaded for countries and international groups to make financial commitments to monitor, treat, and understand the disease going forward. WHO ends mpox emergency 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The virus is still around and further waves and outbreaks could continue, but the highest level of alert is over, the WHO added. Monkeypox: WHO declares global emergency over 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z "If this turns into the level of cyclone we fear, we really need to be ready," the WHO's Margaret Harris told the briefing. World's largest refugee camp threatened by Bangladesh cyclone 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z To date, WHO says there have been more than 87,000 cases and 140 deaths worldwide. Mpox no longer a global emergency, WHO says 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The WHO last issued global guidelines on the topic in 2000, which are used as a blueprint for countries without the resources to draft their own plans. Exclusive: Wegovy, other weight loss drugs ‘no silver bullet’, says WHO amid obesity review 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z So far such commitments have been lacking, said Michael Ryan, executive director of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme. WHO ends mpox emergency 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The WHO recommended level is 1 and China, with a comparable population to India, is at 2.4. India builds more hospitals as population surges but doctors in short supply 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z China, which considers Taiwan to be one of its provinces, began blocking its participation in the WHO's annual assembly from 2017, in a diplomatic campaign to isolate the island, which rejects the Chinese sovereignty claims. US urges WHO to invite Taiwan to observe May meeting 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z In the last week, WHO said cases spiked by 64% compared to the previous week, with most cases in the Americas and the Western Pacific. Mpox no longer a global emergency, WHO says 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The combined total represents one death every seven seconds, "mostly from preventable or treatable causes if proper care was available," the WHO said. Global push to tackle maternal and newborn deaths has stalled, WHO report finds 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z In total, WHO has received reports of more than 87,000 mpox cases and 140 deaths from 111 countries, but natural immunities and changes in behavior appear to have curtailed the disease’s spread. WHO ends mpox emergency 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The WHO and doctors groups such as the Indian Medical Association do not include traditional medicine practitioners in their calculations. India builds more hospitals as population surges but doctors in short supply 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z "Inviting Taiwan as an observer would exemplify the WHO’s commitment to an inclusive, 'health for all' approach to international health cooperation," Blinken said in a statement. US urges WHO to invite Taiwan to observe May meeting 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z In doing so, he overruled WHO’s expert committee, which didn’t recommend the emergency designation. Mpox no longer a global emergency, WHO says 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Countries need to ramp up investment in primary care to see different results, said Anshu Banerjee, the WHO's director of maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and ageing. Global push to tackle maternal and newborn deaths has stalled, WHO report finds 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z In practice, this decision compelled countries to start reporting cases to the WHO to create worldwide surveillance. World COVID Emergency Status Is Over, but Dangerous Threat Remains 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z The WHO said that a shipment brought in just before the start of the fighting was “exhausted after a few days given the number of injured.” Qatar flies aid into Sudan, airlifts evacuees amid fighting 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Tedros said that for the past year, WHO and its emergency committee experts have been analyzing COVID-19 data to decide when the time would be right to lower its level of alarm. WHO says COVID emergency is over. So what does that mean? 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The announcement Thursday comes after WHO downgraded COVID-19 last week, when it said the worst part of the pandemic was over and that the coronavirus should be managed like other respiratory diseases. Mpox no longer a global emergency, WHO says 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z WHO says thousands of people are still dying from the virus every week, and millions of others are suffering from debilitating, long-term effects. WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it’s no longer emergency 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Estimates from the WHO and others as to the pandemic’s true death toll are two to three times higher. World COVID Emergency Status Is Over, but Dangerous Threat Remains 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Although the declaration will not have a big impact on WHO’s powers, it has enormous cultural and political symbolism, Gostin says. WHO ends pandemic emergency as COVID-19 deaths fall 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z WHO’s emergency declarations are typically used as an international SOS for countries who need help. WHO says COVID emergency is over. So what does that mean? 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z WHO said there has been about a 7% jump in new infections in the last two weeks, and Tedros said the routes of transmission were still not well understood. Mpox no longer a global emergency, WHO says 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Dr. Michael Ryan, WHO’s emergencies chief, said it was incumbent on heads of states and other leaders to negotiate a wide-ranging pandemic treaty to decide how future health threats should be faced. WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it’s no longer emergency 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z |
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