UN warns of dangerous drop in vaccinations during COVID-19 pandemic
Levels of childhood immunisations against dangerous diseases such as measles, tetanus and diphtheria
Ebola spreading in western Congo with nearly 50 confirmed cases
Ebola is spreading in western Democratic Republic of Congo, with nearly 50 known cases across a
Coronavirus crisis may get ‘worse and worse and worse’, warns WHO
The new coronavirus pandemic raging around the globe will worsen if countries fail to adhere to
Global coronavirus cases rise above 13 million, WHO sounds alarm
Coronavirus infections rose above 13 million across the world on Monday, according to a Reuters
In Africa, lack of coronavirus data raises fears of “silent epidemic”
When the new coronavirus hit Tanzania in mid-April, President John Magufuli called for three days of
COVID-19 cases hit 5.9 million in Americas, half in Latin America, Caribbean: WHO
Latin America and the Caribbean now account for 50% of the COVID-19 cases in the Americas, and the
WHO reviewing report urging new guidance over airborne spread of coronavirus
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is reviewing a report urging it to update guidance on the novel
Steroid drug purchased for COVID patients in poor countries: UN
An initial purchase of the steroid dexamethasone, shown to be effective in treating severe or
Pandemic is not even close to being over: WHO chief
The COVID-19 pandemic is not even close to being over, World Health Organization chief Tedros
WHO sees 10-millionth coronavirus case next week, says UK tests system ‘capable’
World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom said on Wednesday he expected the number
All African countries now have coronavirus lab testing capacity: WHO chief
All African countries have now developed laboratory capacity to test for the coronavirus, the head
Up to 17 infected, 11 dead in new Ebola outbreak in Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded up to 17 Ebola cases in a new outbreak of the deadly
COVID-19 In Numbers | Focus on food
The world observed Word Food Safety Day this week amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The
Up to 12 infected in Congo’s new Ebola outbreak: WHO
Up to 12 people have been found infected with Ebola in a new outbreak of the deadly disease in the
Congo confirms new Ebola case
Democratic Republic of Congo declared a new Ebola epidemic on Monday in the western city of
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday promised a swift review of data on
WHO warns of ‘second peak’ in areas where COVID-19 declining
Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an “immediate second peak” if
WHO chief says he will keep leading virus response after Trump threat
The World Health Organisation’s head said on Tuesday he would keep leading the global fight against
US savages WHO as it promises pandemic review
The World Health Organization said on Monday an independent review of the global coronavirus
WHO chief to review its pandemic handling, vows transparency
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that he would initiate an independent