WHO Deaths from cholera rose by 50 percent globally in 2024 compared to the previous year, the World Heath Organization (WHO) said on Friday. The WHO’s statistics also showed that reported cases of the disease were up by 5 percent. In all, nearly 560,000 infections were reported across
WHO The World Health Organization no longer considers the mpox outbreak in Africa to be an international health emergency, the U.N. agency’s director said Friday. The new form of mpox emerged in early 2024 in Congo and neighboring African countries, spread through close contact including sex. WHO declared it a global health emergency in August […]
Switzerland The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm after attacks on its facilities and staff in Gaza, calling the situation “unacceptable” and “life-threatening.” A building housing WHO staff in Deir al Balah was hit three times following Israeli evacuation orders. Airstrikes triggered fires and forced terrified staff, including women