The Latest Breaking News from Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

The World Health Organisation has downgraded the threat of the virus