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PM2.5 is regarded as a greater risk to human health than larger particulates

The country has the capacity to contain such outbreaks, it adds

It argues that higher taxes will help cut consumption of products which contribute to diseases such as diabetes

The funding is to protect 370 million children from polio each year

[GENEVA] The World Health Organization tried to stabilise its finances at its annual assembly which ended on Tuesday, but still remains well short of reaching its already reduced target.

The UN agency seeks extra funding to offset the expected loss of its top donor, the United States

The accord improves global coordination and surveillance, and access to vaccines, in any future pandemics

It is offering a voluntary early retirement package to staffers working at all duty stations

THE World Health Organization on Tuesday wrapped up its executive board meeting, held against the backdrop of the United States - by far its largest donor - heading for the exit.