The Latest Breaking News from Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

WHO Expresses Concern Over Israeli Raid On Gaza Hospital

WHO raises alarm over Israeli raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, emphasizing the need to protect healthcare facilities and patients in conflict zones.

Top News · Oct 25, 2024

Australian aid for Lebanon lags 'like-minded countries'

Save the Children is calling on the Albanese government to double its latest commitment of $10 million in humanitarian assistance for Lebanon.

AAP · Oct 25, 2024

Egypt declared malaria-free after 100-year effort to eradicate deadly disease

Genetic evidence of the disease was previously found in the mummy of King Tutankhamun

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

WHO chief criticises Israel's move to ban Guterres , urges reversal

Ghebreyesus' statement comes after Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz on Wednesday announced his country's decision to declare United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres persona non grata and banned him from entering Israel. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 5, 2024

Attacks on health care during war are becoming more common, creating devastating ripple effects

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned attacks on health-care workers, patients and facilities “must not become the norm”.

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2024

Israel seeking to close down Unrwa, says agency’s chief after school bombing

Philippe Lazzarini says closure would have ‘devastating consequences’ and calls for investigation into deadly strike

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024

Paramilitary Gunfire In Sudan City A Day After Deadly Shelling

Paramilitary gunfire sounded in Sudan's southeastern city of Sennar on Monday, a day after shelling blamed on the paramilitaries killed around 30 people at a market, activists and witnesses said.

International Business Times · Sep 9, 2024

More Civilians Killed Hours After Sudan Rejects UN Experts' Report

Shelling killed at least 21 people at a market in southeast Sudan Sunday, a day after the country's rulers rejected a call by UN experts for an independent force to protect civilians from the devastating civil war.

International Business Times · Sep 8, 2024

Sudan rejects UN's call for 'impartial' force to protect civilians

Sudan has rejected a call by United Nations experts for the deployment of an "independent and impartial force" to protect millions of civilians driven from their homes by more than a year of war.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 8, 2024

Mpox outbreaks in Africa could be ended in 6 months, WHO chief says

The head of the World Health Organization believes the ongoing mpox outbreaks in Africa might be stopped in the next six months

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024