156 stories tagged #WHO

  1. Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Faces Deadly Collision with Conflict
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    Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Faces Deadly Collision with Conflict

    WHO warns of catastrophic collision as Ebola surges in DR Congo's conflict-ridden east. Bombings, displacement, and access limits hamper response.

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  2. Greece Becomes WHO Model in Fight Against Childhood Obesity with UNICEF
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    Greece Becomes WHO Model in Fight Against Childhood Obesity with UNICEF

    Greece's National Action against Childhood Obesity yields measurable results, earning WHO recognition as a model country for Southern Europe.

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  3. WHO Exposes Gaps in National Mortality Data Systems Amid Global Health Challenges
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    WHO Exposes Gaps in National Mortality Data Systems Amid Global Health Challenges

    WHO reveals that only 73 of 194 nations can produce regular death counts, highlighting urgent need for robust mortality surveillance.

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  4. WHO Certifies 10 Nations for Ending Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
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    WHO Certifies 10 Nations for Ending Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission

    At the 79th World Health Assembly, 10 countries were recognized for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, HBV, and syphilis.

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  5. UN Urges Airlines to Follow Safety Protocols Amid Ebola Outbreak
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    UN Urges Airlines to Follow Safety Protocols Amid Ebola Outbreak

    The UN aviation agency urges airlines to follow COVID-era safety measures as the Ebola outbreak continues to spread in the DRC and Uganda.

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  6. Second Hantavirus Case Confirmed in Spanish Quarantine from Cruise Ship
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    Second Hantavirus Case Confirmed in Spanish Quarantine from Cruise Ship

    Spain confirms a second hantavirus case in a quarantined passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship, following three deaths earlier this month.

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  7. Ebola Outbreak Outpacing Response Efforts, WHO Chief Warns
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    Ebola Outbreak Outpacing Response Efforts, WHO Chief Warns

    WHO Director-General Tedros says the Ebola epidemic in Congo and Uganda is outpacing response efforts, with suspected deaths hitting 220.

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  8. WHO Chief: Fast-Moving Ebola Outbreak Outpacing Response in Congo and Uganda
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    WHO Chief: Fast-Moving Ebola Outbreak Outpacing Response in Congo and Uganda

    The WHO director-general warns the Ebola epidemic in Congo and Uganda is escalating, with 220 suspected deaths and delayed detection complicating containment.

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