World Health Organisation
Countries track passengers of hantavirus-hit cruise ship
This included people from at least 12 countries, among them seven British citizens and six from the US
Three die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus; WHO investigating outbreak
A Dutch foreign ministry spokesperson confirmed that two Dutch passengers had died
Rethinking our global health architecture in a fragmented world
The international health governance landscape is at a critical and precarious juncture
WHO cuts appeal for health emergencies by a third to US$1 billion in 2026
Funding will go to 36 emergencies including Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, says WHO health emergencies chief
WHO says low taxes are making sugary drinks, alcohol more affordable
It argues that higher taxes will help cut consumption of products which contribute to diseases such as diabetes
Bill Gates warns White House he can’t fill shortfalls in US global health funding
The Trump administration is reviewing what kinds of foreign aid will remain under its “America First” policy, with a list of around 30 global health projects for consideration
50 countries warn UN of ransomware attacks on hospitals
THE World Health Organization (WHO) and some 50 countries issued a warning Friday (Nov 8) at the United Nations about the rise of ransomware attacks against hospitals, with the United States specifica...
Tuberculosis cases hit record high: WHO
The total number of people contracting the infectious disease increased from 7.5 million to 8.2 million last year
No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-led study says
Despite the huge rise in the use of wireless technology, there has not been a corresponding rise in the incidence of brain cancers
WHO surpasses polio vaccination targets in Gaza children
The World Health Organization in Gaza said on Tuesday (Sep 3) that it is ahead of its targets for polio vaccinations in Gaza on day three of the mass campaign.
