WHO Urges Global Vigilance After H5N1 Bird Flu Case in US Child
WHO urges countries to enhance bird flu surveillance after the first H5N1 case is detected in a US child, highlighting the need for global vigilance.
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WHO Maintains Mpox as Global Health Emergency
WHO continues to classify the mpox outbreak as a public health emergency, with over 46,000 cases in Africa and more than 1,000 deaths reported this year.
Middle East Conflict Escalates: Israel Strikes Gaza, 19 Dead; WHO Raises Famine Concerns
Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza, resulting in 19 deaths. The WHO warns of severe famine conditions in north Gaza amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Strike on Gaza Polio Clinic Injures Four Children
Six injured, including four children, in a strike on a Gaza polio vaccination center during a humanitarian pause, says WHO.
WHO to Evacuate 1,000 Gazan Women and Children for Urgent Medical Care
The WHO’s Europe branch is set to evacuate up to 1,000 Gazan women and children to Europe for urgent medical care, highlighting global humanitarian efforts.
Congo Begins First Mpox Vaccination Drive to Control Outbreak
Congo has launched its first mpox vaccination campaign to contain the outbreak affecting multiple African nations, addressing previous vaccine inequities.
Congo Initiates First Mpox Vaccination Campaign to Combat Outbreak
Congo has launched its first mpox vaccination campaign in Goma to tackle the outbreak spreading across African nations, addressing previous vaccine access inequities.
WHO’s First Emergency Mpox Test Approved, Boosting Global Health Response
WHO has approved the first emergency mpox diagnostic test, enhancing global efforts to detect and manage outbreaks.
Africa Battles Severe Mpox Outbreak with Nearly 30,000 Cases in 2024
WHO reports nearly 30,000 suspected mpox cases in Africa this year, with the DRC hardest hit. International aid is ramping up to control the outbreak.
WHO Approves First Mpox Vaccine for Global Use
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the MVA-BN vaccine as the first mpox vaccine on its prequalification list, enhancing global access and outbreak control efforts.