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WHO chief calls COVID-19 ‘enemy against humanity’

The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday called the new coronavirus an "enemy… Read More

WHO team expresses satisfaction over anti-coronavirus measures at JPMC

The team expressed satisfaction over safety methods and screening systems employed in the healthcare centre… Read More

WHO declares novel coronavirus a Pandemic

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a clarion call to governments around the world to… Read More

‘This is not a drill’: WHO urges world to take virus more seriously

"This epidemic is a threat for every country, rich and poor." Read More

Coronavirus spreads to 80 countries, 3286 deaths reported

Deaths caused by the virus have surged to 3286 across the globe while 80 countries… Read More

WHO designates 12 billion dollars to tackle fast spreading coronavirus

WHO on Wednesday reported that the total cases of those diagnosed with the dangerous COVD19… Read More

Virus hits more countries as health official warns world ‘not ready’

Authorities urged the public to exercise extra caution, advising citizens to stay home if they… Read More

WHO declares ‘progress’ in fight against coronavirus

The World Health Organization on Wednesday hailed "tremendous progress" in the fight against the deadly… Read More

Top ice cream maker puts end to ads targeting kids

Wall’s and Magnum ice cream maker Unilever will stop advertising its food and beverages to… Read More

WHO names deadly virus from China as ‘COVID-19’

Says the name had been chosen to avoid references to a specific geographical location Read More

WHO declares international emergency over coronavirus

The UN health agency on Thursday declared an international emergency over the deadly coronavirus from… Read More

WHO warns world to ‘take action’ over China virus

The World Health Organization on Wednesday warned all governments to "take action" over the SARS-like… Read More

WHO weighs science and politics in global virus emergency decision

The U.N. agency is seeking to balance the need to ensure China continues to share… Read More

WHO decries ‘collective failure’ as measles kills 140,000

Measles infected nearly 10 million people in 2018 and killed 140,000, mostly children, as devastating… Read More

Legislation on hepatitis prevention under works: Dr Yasmin Rashid

World Health Organization officials appreciated the efforts of Minister Health Dr. Yasmin Rashid for the… Read More

Climate change hits health, yet funds lacking: WHO

Climate change is harming human health as more people suffer from heat stress, extreme weather… Read More

WHO prequalifies first Ebola vaccine

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said it had prequalified an Ebola vaccine for… Read More

What is dengue and severe dengue?

The virus is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female mosquitoes. Read More

Five simple ways to avoid influenza during winter

World Health Organization has issued some precautionary measures to avoid influenza during winter Read More

Blood supplies inadequate in many countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that for every 1,000 people in any country, 10… Read More