WHO reports over 1,800 deaths in Iran, Lebanon, Israel amid current escalation
At least 12,500 people have been injured, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says
GENEVA - More than 1,800 people have died and at least 12,500...
WHO warns of health risks from ‘black rain’ in Iran
The black rain and the acidic rain coming with it is indeed a danger for the population, respiratory mainly,” WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier told a press briefing in Geneva, adding...
WHO prequalifies another novel oral polio vaccine
The nOPV2 shot is designed to be more genetically stable than older oral polio vaccines
GENEVA: The World Health Organization said it had prequalified another novel...
Low risk of Nipah virus spread beyond India, says WHO
WHO does not recommend any travel or trade restrictions after the South Asian nation reported two cases of the virus infection
HYDERABAD: The risk of...
US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
The WHO is the United Nations’ specialized health agency and is mandated to coordinate the response to global health threats, such as outbreaks of mpox, Ebola and polio
WHO alarmed by health workers, civilians ‘forcibly detained’ in Sudan
The WHO counts and verifies attacks on health care, though it does not attribute blame as it is not an investigation agency
GENEVA: The World...
Pakistan Reaffirms National Commitment to Polio Eradication on World Polio Day, Honors Frontline Heroes
WHO Representative Dr. Luo Dapeng hails historic progress and underscores shared commitment to finishing the job.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif marked World Polio...
Saudi Arabia lifts global health standing with research milestones, WHO Healthy Cities
Jeddah and Madinah stand out as the first cities in the Middle East with populations of 2 million or more to receive the accreditation
Saudi...
WHO urges ‘urgent protection’ of key Gaza hospitals
The WHO said both hospitals are already operating “above their capacity,” with patients suffering life-threatening injuries arriving amid a “dire shortage of essential medicines and medical supplies”
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...