World Health Organization's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
WHO Raises Alarm: Monkeypox Now an International Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak in Africa a global public health emergency, signaling growing concern over the worsening situation. This marks the second time in two years that such an emergency has been declared.
WHO chief warns pandemic accord hangs in the balance
The head of the World Health Organization voiced fears Monday that countries will fail to strike a pandemic preparedness agreement by May, saying "future generations may not forgive us".
Definitely not the end: WHO has announced itself
He stated today that it would be dangerous to think that an extremely contagious omicron strain is the last to appear in the world and that this is the end of the pandemic.
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WHO: No COVID-19 Vaccination Document should be Required when Traveling
The World Health Organization's (WHO) Emergency Committee said proof of vaccination against COVID-19 should not be required for international travel, as this would limit global access due to the unfair distribution of vaccines.
WHO: Mortality from Covid-19 Around the World Dropped to Lowest Level in Nearly a Year
The number of weekly coronavirus deaths worldwide continues to decline and is now at its lowest level in nearly a year. This was announced on Wednesday at a briefing in Geneva by the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus, quoted by TASS.
Blinken meets WHO chief, supports probe into COVID origins
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met the head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in Kuwait on July 28 where he pledged his support to the U.N. agency's investigation in China into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.
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COVID-19: Third Wave is Here - 3.5 Mln. Cases in One Week Worldwide
The number of confirmed coronavirus infections worldwide over the past seven days has increased by 3.5 mln. The world documented 0.5 mln more infections than a week before.
WHO Warns of 'Early Stages' of COVID-19 Third Wave amid Delta Variant Surge
World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday warned the world about the 'early stages' of COVID-19 third wave amid Delta surge.
COVID-19 lab leak theory cannot be ruled out, leading scientists say
“More investigation is still needed to determine the origin of the pandemic”
WHO: Coronavirus Pandemic Is Far from Being Over
Confusion and complacency in addressing COVID-19 means the pandemic is a long way from over, but it can be brought under control in months with proven public health measures, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.
"We too want to see societies and economies reopening, and travel and trade resuming," Tedros told a news briefing.
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