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Low risk of deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, World Health Organization reassures
Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are among the Asian locations that tightened airport screening checks this week to guard against such a spread after India confirmed infections.
Over 100 killed in attacks on Sudan kindergarten and hospital, WHO says
US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website
Aid delivery to Gaza faces major hurdles, nutritional crisis continues, WHO, aid groups say
'I wasn't sure I could survive' Israeli attack on Yemen's Sana'a Airport, WHO chief says
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that the explosions happened very close to where he was sitting.
Mystery disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo identified as malaria
"The mystery has finally been solved. It's a case of severe malaria in the form of a respiratory illness."
No indication of warning before bombing of Gaza hospital, WHO says
WHO warns: Measles outbreak spreading alarmingly
In 2023, 10.3 million measles cases were reported globally, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. The WHO attributes this rise to insufficient vaccination coverage, leading to outbreaks.
UN inquiry accuses Israel of crime of 'extermination' in destruction of Gaza health system
The inquiry further accused Israeli forces of restricting permits for patients in Gaza and deliberately targeting medics.
WHO evacuates nearly 100 patients from Gaza in biggest operation yet
The World Health Organization evacuated 97 Gazans, mostly children, to the UAE for medical treatment and urged regular transfers.
Why is mpox an emergency again, and how worried should I be? - explainer
The WHO declares mpox a global health emergency as a new, more contagious strain spreads. Here's what you need to know.
Israel's struggle against hospital-acquired infections
Israel's hospitals face significant challenges with hospital-acquired infections, but experts are implementing strategies to improve cleanliness and reduce infection rates. Let's find out how.
WHO chief Tedros says polio detected in Gaza, appeals for action
"The detection of polio in Gaza is another reminder of the dire conditions the population is facing," Tedros wrote on X.
Nearly a quarter of adolescent girls suffer partner violence, WHO study finds
A WHO study finds 24% of adolescent girls experience intimate partner violence, with high rates in Oceania and Africa.
