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Coronavirus December 2, 2022

WHO's Tedros claims conditions ripe for deadly COVID variant

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that a new COVID-19 variant could emerge amid loosening restrictions.

World Health Organization November 28, 2022

WHO officially renames monkeypox under pressure from Biden administration

The World Health Organization announced on Monday that it will officially begin to phase out the term "monkeypox" with "mpox" over the next year.

Health November 17, 2022

Nearly 50% of human population suffers from oral diseases, according to WHO

Nearly half of the world’s population suffer from oral illnesses such as cancer, gum disease and tooth decay or loss. The majority are in ow- and middle-income countries.

World Health Organization November 15, 2022

WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan leaving agency

The World Health Organization's chief scientist, Soumya Swaminathan, is leaving the agency. Leadership changes are expected in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monkeypox November 1, 2022

WHO declares monkeypox still a global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has elected to maintain monkeypox's status as a "public health emergency of international concern."

World Health Organization October 27, 2022

Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says

Alongside its report of priority fungal pathogens, the World Health Organization said invasive fungal infections had "increased significantly" among patients.

Europe October 12, 2022

COVID resurgence in Europe likely around the corner, says WHO, ECDC

Europe is likely in for another wave of COVID infections according to the World Health Organization and European Center for Disease Prevention and Control.

India October 6, 2022

India testing cough syrup linked to child deaths in West Africa

India is testing a cough syrup produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals after the World Health Organization said the product has been linked to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia.

World Health Organization October 6, 2022

World Health Organization's short public comment period for pandemic treaty receives backlash

The World Health Organization received backlash for a limited public comment period on a proposed pandemic treaty meant to align international response to pandemics.

Coronavirus September 23, 2022

WHO says ability to track COVID variants diminishing as surveillance declines

The World Health Organization cautioned that the ability to track COVID variants and subvariants is decreasing because worldwide surveillance is declining.

Coronavirus September 14, 2022

COVID-19 commission slams governments' response as 'untrustworthy,' urges investigation into virus origins

The Lancet COVID-19 Commission wrote in a report published Wednesday that governments around the world "showed themselves to be untrustworthy and ineffective."