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After US cuts funding, WHO chief defends $2.1B budget request by comparing it with cost of war
Stripped of U.S. funding, the World Health Organization chief has appealed to member countries to support its “extremely ...
The Pandemic Agreement is a Landmark for Public Health
T he Pandemic Agreement, just adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a landmark for global public health. Had ...
Fiery RFK flogs WHO for caving to China on COVID, celebrating pandemic ‘failures’ in stunning video to org
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlines reasons for U.S. withdrawal from WHO, highlighting failures in COVID-19 response ...
WHO member states adopt historic agreement to collaborate on pandemic prevention
The World Health Organization announced Tuesday it has officially adopted the first-ever "Pandemic Agreement," just as the ...
Novo Nordisk Foundation pledges $57 million to WHO amid US funding gap
The Novo Nordisk Foundation has pledged up to DKK 380 million ($57.76 million) to the World Health Organization (WHO) to ...
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What is WHO without the U.S.? Health officials wrestle with future at annual meeting
As WHO pares back staff and programs after loss of U.S. funding, health officials wrestled with its purpose and future.
China to donate $500 million to WHO, stepping into gap left by U.S.
Beijing will replace the United States as the organization’s top state donor, expanding its influence as the U.S. retreats ...
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The world now has its first ever pandemic treaty. Will it make a difference?
At the World Health Assembly, 193 members nations voted to adopt a treat calling for better preventive measures and global ...
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With U.S. absent, WHO adopts pandemic treaty aimed at improving vaccine access
WHO members on Tuesday adopted a treaty that outlines how to prepare for and respond to pandemics. One country missing: the U ...
WHO adopts a 'pandemic agreement' after the chaos of COVID
The World Health Organization's member countries have approved an agreement to better prevent, prepare for and respond to ...
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World Health Organization (WHO) Director General recognizes Mauritius unwavering efforts to control tobacco
Today, the World Health Organization proudly celebrates Mauritius for its relentless and resolute commitments to tobacco ...