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What is mpox and why has WHO declared it a global health emergency?

The WHO has issued its highest level of alert for the viral disease as it spreads rapidly in Africa.

Al Jazeera

WHO declares monkeypox a global public health emergency

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global public health emergency on Wednesday for the second time since 2022. Following a major outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that quickly spread to neighbouring countries, the WHO's highest level of alert will allow for more funding and research to help…

France 24

World Health Organisation declares Mpox outbreak a global health emergency

Cases of the disease have been seen in 13 different countries

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WHO Declares Mpox A Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the mpox surge in Africa was now a global public health emergency, sounding its highest possible alarm over the worsening situation.

International Business Times

WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency

Officials say new fast-spreading variant has been detected in Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.

Al Jazeera

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads

The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency

The Independent UK

WHO to convene experts on mpox virus as cases surge in East Africa

The head of the World Health Organization has said he will convene an expert group to determine if the increasing spread of the mpox virus in Africa warrants being declared a global emergency.

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WHO calls emergency meeting to discuss jump in mpox cases from DRC

Nearly 27,000 cases of mpox have been found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with about 1,100 deaths.

Al Jazeera

WHO may declare new, deadlier mpox outbreak an international emergency

The World Health Organization will soon convene a committee to decide if the ongoing mpox outbreak constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern."

LiveScience

Absence of ceasefire hurting fight against polio in Gaza, WHO says

The global health body says virus could spread even beyond Gaza if violence does not end to enable immunisation push.

Al Jazeera

UN health agency convening experts meeting to decide if mpox outbreak in Africa is global emergency

The head of the World Health Organization says he will convene an expert group to determine if the increasing spread of the mpox virus in Africa warrants being declared a global emergency

The Independent UK

As Europe prepares for summer holidays, WHO warns that the Covid-19 era is far from over

With three out of four Europeans planning on travelling over the summer, the era of border closures, mandatory testing and vaccine certificates seems a half-remembered nightmare to many. But with more than 1,700 people still dying every week across the world from Covid-19 and vaccine coverage declining among at-risk populations,…

France 24

Significant part of Gaza facing ‘famine-like conditions’, WHO says

World Health Organization chief Tedros says 8,000 children under age five in Gaza diagnosed with acute malnutrition.

Al Jazeera

WHO Delivers Medical Supplies To Gaza's Al-Ahli Hospital

WHO delivers vital medical supplies to Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza amid critical healthcare needs and ongoing hostilities.

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Why did global talks to fight pandemics break down?

Countries were fiercely opposed to proposals they said were against their national interests. But talks could resume.

Al Jazeera

Israel closing Rafah a ‘death sentence’ for thousands of ill and wounded

The stories of three people who desperately need to leave Gaza for treatment, and the dark future they are staring at.

The Independent UK

World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls

The World Health Organization is beginning its annual meeting with government ministers and other top envoys hoping to reinforce global preparedness for the next pandemic in the devastating wake of COVID-19

The Independent UK

Efforts to draft a pandemic treaty falter as countries disagree on how to respond to next emergency

A global treaty to fight pandemics like COVID is going to have to wait: After more than two years of negotiations, rich and poor countries have failed to come up with a plan for how the world might respond to the next pandemic

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International Business Times

Blinken Doubts Global Pandemic Deal Can Be Reached In 'Near Term'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday voiced doubt for the near-term prospects of a global pandemic agreement under negotiation that has drawn a backlash in several Western countries.

Al Jazeera

UNRWA says food distribution in Rafah suspended, citing insecurity

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees also cited a lack of supplies as Israel continues closure of border crossings.

The Guardian - AU

Israel-Gaza war: Turkey dismisses ‘fictional’ Israeli claims it is easing trade ban – as it happened

Turkey’s trade ban with Israel will remain until a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid flows are secured, says minister

International Business Times

South Gaza Hospitals Have Only Three Days' Fuel Left: WHO

Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to closed border crossings, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Hospitals in south Gaza will run out of fuel in three days, WHO warns

Already critically undersupplied hospitals have three days of fuel left, WHO chief warns as aid shipments also impeded.

The Guardian - AU

No sign of breakthrough in hostage and ceasefire talks, Israeli official says; Kerem Shalom aid crossing reopens – as it happened

Israel to keep ‘mid-level’ negotiators in Cairo; key crossing for humanitarian aid closed on Sunday after Hamas shelling attack

International Business Times

Hamas Delegation Heads To Cairo For Truce Talks

Hamas said its delegation was heading to Cairo on Saturday to resume Gaza truce talks, as the United Nations warned that Israel's threatened assault on the city of Rafah could produce a "bloodbath".

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