Global coronavirus cases jump by the highest number in a single day, WHO claims
We are in for a long ride, with almost five million cases in total so far confirmed.
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WHO starts global response project for COVID-19. But the US doesn’t want to participate
Trump administration won't get involved in the new initiative
As countries ease restrictions, WHO warns the worst is yet to come
WHO head asks for cooperation and global solidarity.
Health experts are calling Trump’s slashing of WHO funding “dangerous, politically-motivated”
I agree with that view.
The coronavirus fatality rate might be around 3.4%, World Health Organization warns
The spread can still be contained, but we need sustained action.
After a 300% surge in global cases, WHO and UNICEF directors say we’re facing a ‘measles crisis’
The moral of the story, kids, is get vaccinated.
Tuberculosis in Europe is in decline but every 2 minutes 1 person is still diagnosed with TB
Overall, the situation in the European Region is improving slowly to end TB by 2030.
Dengue vaccine candidate looks promising in Phase 3 Trial
Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease that causes flu-like symptoms but can be lethal and kill up to 20% of those ...
The WHO includes gaming disorder in the International Classification of Diseases
Symptoms and diagnosis criteria very similar to other addiction-related disorders.
Why the WHO put a mysterious ‘Disease X’ on its most-feared list
We don't know anything about disease X -- that's the point.
The WHO calls for governments to boycott anti-smoking Foundation funded by big tobacco
Sometimes I feel a burning need to spell 'conflict of interest' in capital letters. This is one of those times.
Pregnancy related deaths down by half in the last 25 years
Between reports of melting icecaps, starving polar bears and reports of food shortages, it's easy to become pessimistic about life. ...
New vaccine against Ebola is 100% effective in Guinea trial
“Having seen the devastating effects of Ebola on communities and even whole countries with my own eyes, I am very ...