Tag: WHO

Cuban Foreign Minister Criticizes U.S. Disregard for Multilateralism
On February 5, Trump signed executive orders cutting funding to the UN and formalizing the withdrawal of the United States from the Human Rights Council. Related: ALBA-TCP Condemns Trump’s Statements on Palestine and Reiterates Solidarity with the Palestinian People Cuba’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez, has denounced the U.S. government’s disregard for multilateralism and international institutions, […]
February 6, 2025

Argentina Announces Withdrawal from WHO: “We Will Not Allow Interference in Our Sovereignty or Our Health”
Adorni emphasized that Argentina does not receive funding from the WHO for health management, so the withdrawal will not affect resources allocated to public health. Related: Argentine President Milei Fires 1,400 Health Workers In a move that has sparked international controversy, the government of Argentina, led by President Javier Milei, announced on Thursday its decision […]
February 5, 2025

Tedros Refutes U.S. Government’s Justifications for Withdrawal from WHO
The World Health Organization is impartial and exists to serve all countries, he said. On Monday, the director of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, reviewed the changes and measures adopted by his institution in recent years, dismantling the U.S. government’s arguments for justifying its withdrawal from the organization. RELATED: Elon Musk Supports […]
February 3, 2025

WHO Urges Immediate Action for Medical Evacuations in Gaza Amidst Escalating Health Crisis
If the current pace is maintained, experts warn that it could take five to ten years to evacuate all those in need—an unacceptable prospect amid a health emergency. Related: Israeli Airstrikes Claim Lives of Two Palestinian Journalists in Gaza In a strong message through its social media director, the World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed […]
January 3, 2025

Bombing at Sana’a Airport During Visit of WHO Director
However, his plans were abruptly interrupted by the bombing, which took place shortly after he and his delegation arrived at the airport. Related: Israel Strikes Yemen Amid Houthi Retaliation Threats the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was at Sana’a International Airport when an Israeli air strike struck the facility, leaving […]
December 26, 2024

Malaria Appears to Be Cause of 70+ Recent Deaths in Congo
416 cases of the mysterious disease had been reported in recent weeks.
December 20, 2024

Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Devastates Port Vila, Vanuatu: Rescue Teams in Action
At least one fatality has been confirmed so far; however, reports from Katie Greenwood, head of the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) Pacific Delegation, suggest that the number could be as high as six. Related: Chile: 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Maule Region A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, on Tuesday, […]
December 17, 2024

WHO’s Latest Malaria Report: A Call to Address Disparities in Health Access
The figures are alarming: there were 263 million cases and 597,000 deaths from malaria worldwide in 2023, marking an increase of approximately 11 million cases compared to the previous year. Related: DRC includes malaria vaccine in children’s vaccination schedule The recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) on malaria presents a mixture of significant […]
December 11, 2024

WHO Responds to Health Emergency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Mysterious Disease Causes More than 70 Deaths
The WHO team, made up of epidemiologists, doctors, and laboratory technicians, aims not only to identify the pathogen responsible but also to strengthen response measures in the region. This includes conducting epidemiological investigations, collecting samples for testing, and actively searching for cases. Related: Africa: Mpox Cases Surge +500 pct, Affecting 19 Countries The World Health […]
December 6, 2024

Risk of Oropouche Outbreaks is High in the Americas: WHO
The symptoms of this disease resemble include fever, severe headaches, joint stiffness, nausea, and vomiting. The World Health Organization (WHO) has assessed the health risk posed by the Oropouche virus in the Americas as “high.” The virus causes a disease similar to dengue and chikungunya, and more than 11,000 cases have been confirmed in the […]