Live: WHO Director-General on Global Health Issues
Tune in on July 23 at 8:45 a.m. EST as WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and experts address pressing global health issues in a live news conference.
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WHO Delivers First Medical Aid to Gaza Since March 2
The WHO sent nine truckloads of medical supplies, blood, and plasma into Gaza on June 25 — its first aid shipment since March 2 amid a total blockade.
WHO: Gaza at ‘Stock Zero’ for Essential Medical Supplies
WHO: Gaza at ‘stock zero’ for 42 medicines and vaccines; 64% of medical equipment out, no aid trucks in 11 weeks amid health crisis.
WHO Adopts Science-Driven Pandemic Agreement to Bolster Global Preparedness
WHO’s new Pandemic Agreement leverages One Health, PABS data-sharing, and an always-on R&D network to boost early detection and ensure equitable access.
China Urges US to Stop Politicizing COVID-19 Origins Tracing
At the 78th WHA in Geneva, China urged the US to end politicizing COVID-19 origins tracing, highlighting its early data sharing, support to WHO, and calls for transparency.
WHA Again Blocks Taiwan Region Observer Bid at 78th Assembly
At the 78th WHA in Geneva, members again rejected a proposal to include the Taiwan region as an observer, marking the ninth consecutive year without participation.
Post-War Institutions: Resilience Amid Global Shifts
Post-war institutions like the UN, WHO and WTO adapt to evolving challenges, from health crises to trade disputes, showcasing resilience and rebalancing global governance.
WHO Warns: Funding Cuts Threaten Africa’s Maternal & Newborn Care
WHO warns that funding cuts are threatening Africa’s maternal and newborn care as underfunded systems push vulnerable communities further.
WHO Declares Myanmar Quake a Top-Level Emergency
WHO has declared the Myanmar earthquake a Grade 3 emergency, seeking $8M for critical lifesaving efforts over the next 30 days.
WHO’s Martin Taylor Commends China’s Role in Advancing Global Health
WHO representative Martin Taylor praises China’s advancements in people-centered healthcare and its financial support for global health initiatives.