World Health Organization February 26 CDC seems to defy Trump executive order by participating in WHO vaccine conference The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it would join a conference hosted by the World Health Organization in apparent defiance of President Donald Trump's executive order.
United Nations February 12 UN halts humanitarian work in Yemen's Houthi stronghold after staff detentions The United Nations has suspended humanitarian operations in northern Saada after rebels detained eight more U.N. staffers, during one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
US January 29 CDC ordered to immediately stop collaborating with WHO after Trump begins process for US withdrawal Health officials at the Center for Disease Control have reportedly been ordered to stop working with the World Health Organization, following Trump's criticisms on the agency.
World Health Organization January 27 Trump open to considering re-entry into World Health Organization: 'They'd have to clean it up' President Donald Trump said he was open to potentially rejoining the World Health Organization (WHO), just days after signing an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from participating.
Israel January 21 Israeli intel indicates Hamas held hostages at new Gaza hospital as UN health agency criticized for inaction The IDF recently completed a major raid at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, arresting some 240 terrorists. Fox News Digital has learned that hostages were reportedly held there.
World Health Organization January 21 Trump orders US withdrawal from World Health Organization Newly-inaugurated President Trump signs executive order to extricate U.S. from the World Health Organization.
House Of Representatives Politics January 14 Global health agency on chopping block as Republicans threaten to cut off funds Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy is leading House GOP lawmakers with legislation that would block U.S. taxpayer funding to the World Health Organization.
Health October 31 Tuberculosis has overtaken COVID as world's deadliest infectious disease Tuberculosis is once again the infectious disease responsible for the most deaths worldwide, according to a Tuesday announcement from the World Health Organization. Here's what you need to know.
World Health Organization August 31 WHO to deliver 1.3M polio vaccine doses to 640K children in Gaza The World Health Organization is launching a campaign to vaccinate 640,000 Palestinian children against polio after the first case of the disease in Gaza in 25 years was reported.
HEALTH August 16 With Mpox a public health emergency in Africa, what you must know about increased virus risk Africa's CDC has declared mpox a public health emergency as cases are up 160% compared to 2023. What to know about rising virus cases, spread and prevention.
Sweden August 15 Sweden reports first case of highly infectious mpox virus outside Africa amid outbreak there Sweden's public health agency on Thursday said that the country had recorded a first known case of the newer mpox variant that originated in the Congo.
Monkeypox August 14 Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa as authorities battle multiple variants The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the increasing spread of mpox a health emergency, warning the virus might spread across international borders.
Monkeypox August 7 WHO asks experts to help decide if mpox outbreak in Africa is global emergency The World Health Organization Director-General asked independent experts to advise WHO on whether the spread of the mpox virus in Africa should be declared a global emergency.
Vaccine July 16 World's second malaria vaccine launched in Ivory Coast, latest milestone in fight against the disease The Ivory Coast began a routine malaria vaccination program using the world's second shot developed to protect against malaria on Monday.
Mexico June 5 WHO confirms first human death from A(H5N2) bird flu A 59-year-old Mexican national has reportedly died from the first lab-confirmed human case of A(H5N2) bird flu, the World Health Organization confirmed Wednesday.
World Health Organization May 30 With global crises multiplying, WHO's emergency program faces severe funding shortfall, report says The world's many crises have left the World Health Organization short of funds and have the potential to hamstring the ability of its emergencies program to operate.
World Health Organization May 29 US health secretary says an agreement on global pandemic response treaty is near Health officials are meeting to try to wrap up negotiations on a pandemic response treaty and updates to existing International Health Rules, but countries are considering an extension.
World Health Organization May 28 US, Western countries push for pandemic response deal as WHO negotiations drag on At a major World Health Organization meeting, Western countries pushed for a deal to bolster pandemic response rules after member states failed to finalize a pandemic treaty.
US May 28 US, European nations seek increased vaccine production to protect workers exposed to bird flu The U.S. and Europe, prompted by the emergence of a new strain of the bird flu virus, are ramping up production of vaccines that could be used to protect workers.
Politics May 24 Nearly half of all US governors urge drastic change for global health organization before new pandemic hits Two dozen Republican governors oppose giving the World Health Organization expanded authority in global health crises, conveyed in a letter to President Biden.
Coronavirus May 24 What to know about the new 'FLiRT' COVID variants The “FLiRT" variants of COVID have been the primary strains of the virus circulating globally this year, but so far experts don't believe them to be significantly more dangerous.
TAIWAN May 24 US and allies say Taiwan should be allowed at important WHO meeting, despite China's objections The U.S. and several of its allies issued a joint statement calling for Taiwan to be allowed to take part in a World Health Organization meeting, despite objections from China.
Health Care May 15 WHO approves second vaccine against the mosquito-borne disease dengue as outbreaks intensify The World Health Organization has authorized a second dengue vaccine, manufactured by Takeda, for children aged six to 16 living in regions with high rates.
Health May 10 Pandemic treaty stumbles as nations struggle to finalize global plan Global leaders, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, have committed to improving future responses to similar situations, but establishing a pandemic treaty has proven difficult.
POLITICS May 2 All GOP senators press Biden not to support expanding WHO pandemic authority The entire GOP Senate conference signed onto a letter to President Biden, urging him not to support international agreements being proposed by the WHO for future pandemics.
Monkeypox May 2 Mpox outbreak that is rapidly spreading through Congo may be a new form of the disease Scientists say a mutated form of mpox, detected in a mining town in Congo, might spread more easily among people than previous outbreaks.
World Health Organization April 30 Bird flu could spread to cows outside US, head of WHO flu program says The U.S. confirmed the presence of the bird flu in American cow herds. The W.H.O. said there is risk of the disease spreading to other countries.
World April 24 Republic of the Congo declares monkeypox epidemic after more than a dozen cases confirmed The Republic of the Congo has declared a monkeypox epidemic after confirming 19 cases across five departments, including the capital Brazzaville, officials said.
World Health Organization April 19, 2024 World Health Organization approves updated cholera vaccine to combat surge in cases The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile.
World Health Organization April 18, 2024 World Health Organization, experts reach landmark agreement on how to define airborne diseases The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have established a consensus on what it means for a disease to spread through the air, officials said.