‘Chaotic’ culture in UK government led to more COVID deaths, inquiry finds
An inquiry commissioned in 2021 has found ex-PM Boris Johnson failed to act decisively to combat the global pandemic.
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‘Total implosion’: How Trump firing of CDC chief Monarez sparked an exodus
At least three high-level officials have resigned in protest against the policies of Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy.
Gunman who attacked CDC aimed to send message against COVID-19 vaccine
Investigators say the suspect blamed the COVID vaccine for his health issues ahead of a deadly shooting in Atlanta.
WHO says US ending mRNA vaccine contracts a ‘significant blow’
Trump’s administration halts mRNA vaccine development, sparking WHO fears for emerging pandemic preparedness.
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US withdraws from WHO pandemic response reforms
Washington says amendments to global health regulations risk interfering in US ‘sovereign right to make health policy’.
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COVID-19 origin still ‘inconclusive’ after years-long WHO study
WHO’s Tedros says ‘all hypotheses must remain on the table’ after critical information not provided to investigators.
Robert Kennedy Jr expels all 17 members of CDC vaccine panel
US President Trump-appointed Health Secretary and vaccine sceptic will replace panel with his own selections.
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What is driving a surge in COVID cases in India, other countries?
All we know so far about the symptoms and spread of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1.
WHO members adopt landmark pandemic agreement in US absence
Accord aims to prevent repeat of disjointed response and international disarray that surrounded COVID-19 pandemic.
CIA says ‘more likely’ COVID-19 originated from a lab
The intelligence agency says it has ‘low confidence’ in assessment and will continue to evaluate credible information.
United Nations confirms US will leave World Health Organization in 2026
The UN body has received a formal request from Washington to withdraw next year as Trump orders a pause on WHO funding.
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