WHO chief begs Israel to show ‘mercy’ in Gaza
Tedros said only a political solution could bring a meaningful peace.
GENEVA: Fighting back tears, the head of the World Health Organization on Thursday urged...
World Health Organization looks ahead to life without the US
LONDON/GENEVA: Hundreds of officials from the World Health Organization will join donors and diplomats in Geneva from Monday with one question dominating their thoughts — how to cope with crises from mpox...
UN does not comment on Russia’s proposal of direct talks with Kiev
Earlier in the day, Putin suggested resuming direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15
UNITED NATIONS - The UN Secretariat will refrain from commenting on Russian...
Over 25 children killed daily in Gaza since start of Israeli operation, says UNICEF
"Among those requiring urgent medical assistance are 4,000 children," the report said
CAIRO - Twenty-seven children have been dying daily in the Gaza Strip since the start of Israel’s...
UNESCO adds Salma Geopark, North Riyadh Geopark to its global network
This prestigious designation opens new frontiers for geological tourism, scientific research, and international collaboration
North Riyadh Geopark offers visitors fossilized coral reefs dating back over 150 million...
UN warns US aid cuts threaten millions of Afghans with famine
Fresh US cuts to food assistance risk worsening already widespread hunger in Afghanistan, according to the World Food Programme
KABUL: Fresh US cuts to food...
New pandemic inevitable, WHO chief asserts
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reiterated the dire consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide
GENEVA - Another pandemic will occur sooner or later and this is not a "theoretical risk" but...
Aid cuts could leave more women dying in pregnancy and birth, UN says
“One of the headline messages is that the funding cuts risk not only that progress, but we could have a shift backward,” said Dr. Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director-General, Universal Health...
Nearly half of states attending UNHRC session oppose anti-Russian resolution
The ten-page document uses assessments and narratives typical of the states on Russia's list of unfriendly states
GENEVA - A total of 22 out of 47 countries participating...
WHO readying medical supplies for ‘huge’ Myanmar quake
WHO is coordinating its earthquake response from its Geneva headquarters “because we see this as a huge event” spokeswoman Margaret Harris said
She said the WHO would...