The Latest Breaking News from WHO

Cape Verde becomes fourth African country to eliminate malaria

With no recorded cases since 2017, the archipelago has had a long journey to become free of the disease, which killed 608,000 people globally in 2022

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

Covid JN.1: Everything we know about the new Juno variant

JN.1, nicknamed ‘Juno’, may now account for 70 percent of UK Covid cases

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

“I’m some old fart of a rock singer and this has given me a purpose." The Who's Roger Daltrey looks back on his time working on Teenage Cancer Trust shows, says he had to "beg" bands to perform

The Who's Roger Daltrey reflects on 24 years of curating Teenage Cancer Trust shows, says his "knees are now so sore from begging” bands to perform at them

Louder · Jan 11, 2024

WHO facing ‘near insurmountable challenges’ in Gaza aid delivery

The UN says it remains ‘ready’ to deliver aid to Gaza, calls on Israel to approve access requests.

Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2024

Holiday gatherings and a new variant have driven up COVID cases globally, the UN health agency says

The head of the U.N. health agency says holiday gatherings and the spread of the most prominent variant globally led to increased transmission of COVID-19 last month

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

Cesarean Rates Surge in Puerto Rico Amidst Healthcare Challenges

Find out why Puerto Rico has one of the highest rates of cesarean deliveries, with over 50% of babies born via surgery, according to a new report.

Top News · Jan 10, 2024

Blinken To Meet Palestinian President After Warning Israel Civilian Toll 'Too High'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due to hold talks Wednesday with the head of the Palestinian Authority, which Washington hopes could govern Gaza after Israel's war with Hamas ends.

International Business Times · Jan 10, 2024

“I had a couple of passes at the solo, and that was it. Keith’s playing great – and it’s unusual to hear me playing at full acceleration outside of Led Zeppelin”: Jimmy Page on his surprise Rolling Stones collaboration, and the gear that made rock history

In this all-encompassing 2020 interview, the Led Zeppelin legend reflects on the evolution of his guitar rig, writing rock’s greatest albums – and how the Beatles shaped the sound of Whole Lotta Love

Guitar World · Jan 9, 2024

UN envoy criticises ‘one-sided’ WHO approach to trans health guidelines

Rapporteur on violence against women and girls claims committee to develop global guidance has pro-medicalising stance

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024

Breakthrough Antibiotic Zosurabalpin To Target Drug-Resistant Bacteria CRAB

Zosurabalpin is now undergoing human trials and is set to target CRAB which holds a priority 1 classification as a critical pathogen by the WHO.

International Business Times UK · Jan 8, 2024