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World February 1, 2023

Top US official pressures WHO to address claims that one of its doctors sexually assaulted women

A top American health official is pressuring the World Health Organization to address allegations that one of its doctors sexually assaulted a woman at a Berlin conference.

World Health Organization January 30, 2023

WHO seeks to expand role in tackling next global health emergency, but faces funding issues

The World Health Organization is seeking to expand its role as the world’s leading health body. However, under-funded WHO must also tackle its budgeting issues.

Nuclear January 29, 2023

WHO updates list of medicines governments should stockpile in case of a nuclear emergency

WHO released an updated report on Friday detailing medications that governments should have on hand in the event of a radiological or nuclear emergency.

Medications January 23, 2023

WHO demands action following cough syrup deaths

The World Health Organization is calling for "immediate and concerted action" against medicine contamination following an outbreak of child deaths in the previous year.

China January 18, 2023

China's Xi wary of rural COVID cases, but says 'light ahead'

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that "light is ahead" in the nation's ongoing struggle with COVID-19, but blamed rural areas for ongoing case spikes.

China January 16, 2023

WHO requests China monitor COVID mortality as nation reports apparent surge in deaths

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that China monitor excess COVID-19 mortality to better assess the surging case numbers it is currently reporting.

China January 15, 2023

WHO urges China to release more COVID-19 information after Beijing reports 60,000 coronavirus-related deaths

The World Health Organization says it encouraged China to release more COVID-19 data after it reported an estimated 60,000 coronavirus-related deaths since early December.

Coronavirus January 14, 2023

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 possibly more likely to infect those who are vaccinated, officials say

New York City health authorities warned that the highly transmissible omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 may be more likely to infect those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

China January 11, 2023

WHO working with China to manage COVID risks during Lunar New Year festivities

The World Health Organization is working with Chinese officials to mitigate possible COVID-19 spread as nationwide Lunar New Year celebrations approach.

Coronavirus December 30, 2022

COVID-19 XBB variant: What to know

COVID-19 infections in the northeastern region of the US have increasingly been linked to the XBB strain of the virus, a subvariant of Omicron.

China December 13, 2022

China struggles to dismantle controversial 'zero COVID' policies

Chinese officials have abandoned the nation's exceedingly strict and controversial "zero COVID" policies following national unrest, though reform is proving difficult.