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WHO prepares for El Nino-linked spread of viral disease

WHO is preparing for an increased spread of viral diseases like dengue, Zika and chikungunya linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon

The Hindu · Jun 22, 2023

How the WHO is using radical transparency to change its culture of 'rampant' sexual misconduct

For years, cases of sexual misconduct hampered the WHO's social impact. Now, it's betting on transparency, speedy interventions, and victim support to change its culture.

Fortune · Jun 1, 2023

World must prepare for disease more deadlier than Covid, WHO chief warns

The next pandemic is bound to ‘come knocking’, warns health agency

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

WHO 'overstretched' in response to increasing health emergencies

A growing number of health emergencies around the world, from COVID-19 to cholera, have left the World Health Organization's response "overstretched", a senior advisor said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 23, 2023

Explainer-How the World Health Organization could fight future pandemics

Negotiations on new rules for dealing with pandemics are underway at the World Health Organization (WHO), with a target date of May 2024 for a legally binding agreement to be adopted by the U.N. health agency's 194 member countries.

Reuters · May 23, 2023

Outcry as World Health Assembly locks out Taiwan under pressure from China

Taipei criticises ‘unfair and unjust’ decision to deny observer status despite support from US, UK, France and other countries

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

Don't delay reforms to prepare for next pandemic -WHO chief

The head of the World Health Organization urged countries on Monday to carry out reforms needed to prepare for the next pandemic, hailing their "historic" decision to accept a major budget hike at the U.N. agency's annual assembly.

Reuters · May 22, 2023

Scientists call on G7 to improve preparedness for next pandemic

Appeal comes amid concern strict intellectual property rules hamper the production of affordable vaccines and medicines.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2023

Monkeypox: World Health Organisation declares global emergency over

The World Health Organisation has downgraded the threat of the virus

Evening Standard · May 11, 2023

Mpox no longer a global emergency, WHO says

The World Health Organization says the global outbreak of mpox is no longer an international emergency

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023