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The latest news on the World Health Organization (or WHO). Formed in 1948, WHO is the United Nation's organization responsible for international public health. WHO has played a vital role in the effort to eradicate a number of diseases and viruses, including polio, small pox and HIV/AIDS.
Rwanda's Marburg virus outbreak declared over
The announcement by the WHO comes after weeks without any new reported cases in the African nation.
How many lives were lost to COVID-19? A look back nearly 5 years later
Millions have died since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
Symptoms of H5N1 Strain Bird Flu: What We Know
A patient in Louisiana was hospitalized after a recent exposure with the CDC issuing guidance to those most at-risk of infection.
Congo's mystery disease might be malaria: authorities
Health officials revealed Congo's mysterious illness causing flu-like symptoms and dozens of deaths could be malaria.
Concerns raised as dengue spreads in the Americas at record-setting pace
According to officials, there have been 12.6 million suspected cases of dengue this year, which is nearly triple the figures from 2023.
Disease X: More than 400 affected by mystery illness
More than 400 people have become ill, and between 31 and 143 have died, due to an undiagnosed illness in central Africa.
Mystery disease in DRC: Everything we know
Health officials are working to understand the illness, which may have killed up to 143 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Congo reports dozens dead from unknown disease
Congo officials are reporting at least 67 people have died from an unknown illness as health authorities work to identify the problem.
Why most Americans will not get a COVID booster
Sixty percent of a surveyed group of U.S adults said they would "probably not" get a booster vaccine this winter.
Trump's former CDC chief suggests US origin for COVID: "Can't prove that"
COVID-19 was "intentionally engineered as a part of a biodefense program" by the U.S., former CDC director Robert Redfield claimed.
Delhi shrouded in crippling smog, schools shut: 'Apocalyptic'
In several areas, pollution levels were more than 50 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended safe limit.
"Unacceptable" measles death toll—map shows where cases are surging
Surging infections and missed vaccinations put thousands of lives at risk, threatening global elimination goals.
Mpox cases plateau in Congo's epicenter but rise in other countries
Congo reported fewer than 100 mpox cases last week, down from nearly 400 in July but infections have risen in Burundi and Uganda.
4 cases of new mpox variant detected in UK, first cluster outside Africa
Authorities in the U.K. reported the first case of a new mpox strain last week.
Bird flu update as virus suspected in four Washington farmers
Washington may be the sixth U.S. state this year to see human cases of the virus.
Ebola-like virus kills 8 in Rwanda just days after outbreak declared
The deadly Marburg virus is believed to originate in fruit bats and spreads between people through close contact.
Prince Harry arrives in New York for dinner with European queen
Harry attended a dinner with Queen Mathilde of Belgium on Sunday night as he began a working visit to New York City.
Mpox vaccine update issued by WHO
The announcement marks the first mpox vaccine to be added to the WHO's prequalification list to facilitate timely access and stop the spread of the virus.
Ukraine in serious danger of increase in preventable diseases: WHO
WHO's Hans Kluge said Russia's attacks are ruining Ukraine's energy infrastructure, risking access to vaccines.
Cancer: No link to cellphone use, WHO review finds
"The authors recommend continuing with epidemiological surveillance, especially in relation to new technologies such as 5G."
Hamas welcomes UN calls for temporary vaccine ceasefire in Gaza
"We have asked the international community to oblige Israel to fulfill its obligations," a senior Hamas official said.
Mpox update: WHO says $87 million "critical" for containing outbreak
The WHO has declared mpox to be a "public health emergency of international concern."
Mpox outbreak result of decades of neglect: WHO
African scientists have accused the global community of decades of neglect in addressing sporadic mpox epidemics across the continent.
Former archbishop slams pope for mpox "propaganda" as virus spreads
Cases of a new mpox variant have been identified in several countries, sparking concern among experts.
Congo gives update on mpox vaccine amid global emergency
The Congo's health minister announced the country will soon receive its first batch of mpox vaccines.
Mpox map reveals countries with Clade 1 risk
"Its rapid spread in eastern DRC and the reporting of cases in several neighboring countries are very worrying," the WHO's head said in a statement.
Sudan's health minister says cholera outbreak has killed two dozen people
The official reported that at least 354 cases of cholera have been detected across Sudan in recent weeks.
Sweden reports first case of mpox strain outside of Africa
The news out of Sweden follows the World Health Organization declaring mpox a global emergency.
Mpox: map reveals "multiple outbreaks" as global health emergency declared
Over 500 deaths have been reported this year so far as a new, more deadly strain has begun to circulate.
US responds to mpox outbreak
The World Health Organization has declared an emergency of international concern after a surge in a deadlier form of the virus.
