The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Horn of Africa is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change.
The Horn of Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change Read More »
WHO announced Wednesday that a resident of Mexico became the world’s first person to die from a bird flu strain not previously detected in humans.
WHO confirms 1st human death from new bird flu strain Read More »
Measles cases in Europe are surpassing 2023 totals, raising concerns from WHO and UNICEF.
WHO, UNICEF warn of devastating measles surge in Europe Read More »
Namibia is home to more than 200,000 people living with HIV and new infections disproportionately impact women.
WHO rewards Namibia for eliminating mother-to-child transmission Read More »
Countries are negotiating a new global agreement to combat future pandemics at the WHO, facing time pressure and needing to bridge differences on access and equity.
WHO restarts talks on pandemic treaty, key issues remain Read More »
The Republic of Congo has declared a public health emergency due to a surge in mpox cases, urging residents to take precautions to avoid contracting the virus.
Congo declares mpox outbreak after 19 cases Read More »
Millions in Nigeria receive a new, single-shot vaccine against all five major strains of meningitis.
WHO lauds Nigeria’s new broad-spectrum meningitis vaccine Read More »
DR Congo is in the grip of a health nightmare. Cholera, measles, and mpox cases surge as violence and displacement cripple the country.
WHO calls for urgent aid in DR Congo Read More »
WHO leader Ghebreyesus has warned of the potential humanitarian catastrophe if Israel continues to invade Gaza’s last pocket of Rafah, where 1.2 million people have sought refuge.
WHO calls Israel’s Netanyahu to cease Rafah invasion plan Read More »
There were estimated 20M new cancer cases, 9.7M deaths in 2022, says UN agency’s latest report
WHO: New cancer cases to soar 77% by 2050 Read More »
