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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.
Russian MMA fighter found dead in reported food poisoning
"Alexander Pisarev is the standard of friendship, decency and courage of a Russian person," his team said in a statement mourning the fighter's death.
Mom's response to breastfeeding backlash goes viral: "Let's educate"
"You're doing a great job. Keep spreading the correct message!" one viewer commented about the mother's reply.
Ukraine needs to prioritize three things to survive winter war: WHO
"The coming brutal winter could prove particularly dangerous for vulnerable people," WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge said.
Meghan, Harry praised by "grateful" World Health Organization for award win
The Director-General of the WHO has praised Harry and Meghan on being name the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award laureates for 2022.
Where Does Ebola Come From, What Does It Look Like and Is There a Cure?
There have been 36 suspected cases of Ebola in Uganda and Sudan virus is the cause, the World Health Organization has said.
Baby Under 2 Months Contracts Monkeypox in Florida
There have now been 27 cases of children aged under 15 contracting monkeypox in the U.S. in this year's outbreak.
Patient With New Strain of Monkeypox Hospitalized in U.K.
The U.K. Health Security Agency has discovered a genetically distinct strain of monkeypox in someone who recently travelled to West Africa.
Toddler Bites Snake to Death after It Sunk Its Fangs into Her Lip
A 2-year-old girl from Turkey killed a 20-inch serpent who was attacking her.
Dog With Monkeypox Sparks Questions About Human-to-Animal Transmission
A 4-year-old Italian greyhound tested positive for monkeypox after its owners showed symptoms of the disease.
WHO Decries Monkey Killings, Says Monkeypox is Passing 'Between Humans'
People should "certainly not be attacking any animals," said WHO spokesperson Margaret Harris on Tuesday.
Langya vs. Nipah: China's New Virus Spread by Shrews Has a Deadly Relative
There have been 35 cases of Langya virus across two provinces in China and it is unclear whether it is treatable.
'Isolated' Monkeypox Patients Forced to Ask Internet for Help
"I was going through intense pain and was isolated alone on top of it," said one sufferer. "Health care has not been very helpful across the globe."
Mom Urged To Collect Son From Ex's House As He Doesn't Have a 'Proper Bed'
A woman has asked for advice after her autistic son called her in distress from her ex-husband's home.
Ukraine Violates War Laws, Endangers Civilians: Amnesty International
Amnesty International has previously accused Russia of war crimes and said that allegations against Ukraine "in no way justify Russia's indiscriminate attacks."
Men Who Died From Monkeypox Brain Swelling Were Healthy Before Virus Hit
A report said the two men who died in Spain were not immunocompromised and had no chronic illnesses that could have been risk factors.
What Monkeypox State of Emergency Means for New York, California and More
Monkeypox—which is primarily transmitted through skin-to-skin contact—rarely kills and no deaths have been confirmed in the U.S. so far.
Fauci Says Monkeypox Poses 'Profound Risk' to Children and Pregnant Women
The infectious diseases official said it's important to fight the monkeypox stigma and that its means of transmission still need to be fully understood.
Fact Check: Was WHO Director-General Arrested for Crimes Against Humanity?
As cases of COVID-19 variant BA.5 spread quickly, new claims and misinformation about vaccines and global health authorities have surfaced.
EU Approves Smallpox Vaccine for Monkeypox as U.S. Jynneos Supplies Run Low
The Jynneos vaccine has already been approved for use in the U.S., but remains in limited supply.
Monkeypox Spread Spurs Major WHO Alert as CDC Confirms Cases in Children
The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern" on Saturday.
Monkeypox Focused on Gay Community but Not Fueled by Prides, WHO Says
The World Health Organization told Newsweek there have been no recorded cases in other parts of the LGBTQI+ community
WHO to Hold Another Emergency Meeting Over Global Monkeypox Epidemics
An emergency committee will meet on Thursday to discuss how to deal with monkeypox, which continues to spread in countries worldwide.
Women in Health Care Earn 24 Percent Less Than Male Colleagues: Report
The gender pay gap persists at a time when about 67 percent of the world's health and care workers are women.
How Bill Gates' Net Worth Will Be Impacted by $20B Donation
The Microsoft founder and philanthropist said he wants to drop off the rich list as he announced a large donation to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Mom Slammed for Calling Parents 'Snobby' for Avoiding Processed Meat
"Perfectly acceptable plenty of families choose not to eat processed meat," said one commenter in response to the viral post.
These Are the 10 States with the Most Monkeypox Cases
New York, California and Illinois are all set to receive vaccines from the CDC.
Pandemic or Epidemic: WHO Monkeypox Announcement Set for Today
The WHO on Thursday will determine whether monkeypox is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
WHO Monkeypox Meeting: What Is an Emergency of International Concern?
The International Health Regulations Emergency Committee will meet on June 23 to discuss this rapidly spreading virus.
Can Monkeypox Be Transmitted Sexually? Virus in Semen Sparks Questions
"Many diseases can be spread through sexual contact...but it doesn't mean that it's a sexually transmitted disease," a WHO advisor on STDs said.
Stigma, Racism Fuel Need to Rename Monkeypox Virus: Health Experts
A name change could be on the way for monkeypox after scientists have argued that the current naming violates the WHO's own guidelines.
