Tag: WHO
UK boosts vaccine stockpile amid concerns over new Mpox variant
The UK government has ordered over 150,000 doses of Bavarian Nordic‘s mpox vaccine, targeting a new variant of the virus currently circulating in African nations….
UK says proposed pandemic treaty ‘not acceptable’
LONDON: A proposed World Health Organisation treaty on preparing for future pandemics is currently “not acceptable” to Britain, a UK health minister said on Tuesday.The…
Poland Bird Flu: Poland reports cases of bird flu in cats: WHO | World News
GENEVA: Poland is the first country to report “high numbers” of cats infected with bird flu across a large area, the WHO said Monday, adding…
WHO warns Covid ‘has not gone away’
COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization‘s European office on Tuesday warned the risk of Covid-19 has not gone away, saying it was still responsible for nearly…
Russia: WHO condemns Russia’s aggression in Ukraine
LONDON: The World Health Organization assembly passed a motion on Wednesday condemning Russia‘s aggression against Ukraine, including attacks on healthcare facilities. The motion passed by…
WHO warns against artificial sweeteners, says they have no long-term benefits
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline cautioning the use of non-sugar sweeteners for controlling body weight or reducing the risk…
WHO to shut specalised Moscow office over Ukraine
COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization’s European office decided to close a specialised WHO office in Moscow and move its functions to Denmark, the health body…
Covid here to stay but moving out of emergency phase: WHO
LONDON: The virus causing Covid-19 is here to stay but the world is beginning to transition out of the emergency phase of the pandemic, the…
Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: EU agency
COPENHAGEN: Air pollution still causes more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in under 18’s across Europe and increases the risk of chronic disease later…
‘Almost impossible’ to provide aid in Sudanese capital, IFRC says
GENEVA: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said on Tuesday it was nearly impossible to provide humanitarian services around the Sudanese…