Tag: WHO
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 […]
December 6, 2024
Israeli Offensive Forces Closure of 60% of Medical Services in Lebanon
WHO-EMRO director Balkhy denounced that Israeli forces have carried out 103 direct, relentless attacks on health facilities. On Monday, the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO-EMRO) warned that 60 percent of healthcare centers in Lebanon have closed due to the Israeli army offensive, which has caused widespread insecurity and destruction in […]
November 11, 2024
WHO Identifies 17 Priority Pathogens for the Development of New Vaccines
The WHO aims to shift the traditional focus of vaccine production, which is often driven by commercial performance, towards one that is more centered on public health needs, especially in vulnerable regions. Related: WHO Postpones Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza Due to Escalating Violence The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a study listing 17 […]
November 5, 2024
Israeli Bombings Kill 25 Palestinians in Beit Lahia
The WHO announced that over 100 critically ill patients will be evacuated from several hospitals to be treated outside Gaza. On Tuesday, news agency WAFA reported that 25 Palestinians were killed as a result of Israeli bombing of a house in the town of Beit Lahia on the northern Gaza Strip. The death toll could […]