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WHO set for 20% membership fee increase amid criticism

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced another 20-percent increase in its mandatory membership fees, a move a consumer group says places a heavy and...

WHO restructures, cuts budget after US withdrawal

Geneva, Switzerland—The World Health Organization tried to stabilize its finances at its annual assembly which ended on Tuesday, but still remains well short of reaching...

Argentina ratifies its withdrawal from WHO

BUENOS AIRES — Argentina has ratified its decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization and reaffirmed its collaboration with Washington, during a visit...

WHO chief begs Israel to show ‘mercy’ in Gaza

GENEVA – Fighting back tears, the head of the World Health Organization has urged Israel to have “mercy” in the Gaza war and insisted...

PBBM touts Philippines’ role in global health at WHA78

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hailed the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), calling it a key force in transforming multilateral cooperation in global health."As a...

WHO adopts landmark pandemic agreement

Geneva, Switzerland—The World Health Organization's member states on Tuesday adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement on tackling future health crises, after more than three years of...

Experts ask WHO to change to address health issues

Public health experts called for an overhaul of the World Health Organization (WHO), claiming that its current dogmatic approach hinders its effectiveness in addressing...

WHO urges halt to health workers performing female genital mutilation

Geneva, Switzerland—The World Health Organisation said on Monday it wanted a code of conduct to bar medical workers from performing female genital mutilation (FGM). Issuing fresh...

WHO nations strike landmark agreement on tackling future pandemics

Geneva, Switzerland—Years of negotiations culminated early Wednesday with countries agreeing the text of a landmark accord on how to tackle future pandemics, aimed at avoiding...

WHO pandemic agreement talks face deadline crunch

“Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization and his large-scale dismantling of US health institutes is a new threat...

For mother and child

Members of the Health Alliance for Democracy, together with the Coalition for People’s Right to Health hold protest actions during World Health Day in...

47m health workers call for cleaner air to curb pollution

Over 50 countries, cities and organizations pledged new commitments to tackle air pollution, protect public health and help halve its deadly impacts by 2040...

Myanmar quake a top-level emergency, WHO seeks urgent funding

Geneva, Switzerland—The World Health Organization said Sunday the Myanmar earthquake was a top-level emergency as it urgently sought $8 million to save lives and prevent...

Nearly all countries facing unsafe air pollution levels

ISTANBUL—Air pollution levels in nearly every country exceed what medical experts consider safe to breathe, according to a recent report. An analysis by Swiss air...
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