World Health Organization

WHO concerned about al-Shifa chief detained by Israel, remaining patients
Israel says hospital director is being questioned; WHO voices fears over safety of dozens who still in the facility.
Published On 25 Nov 2023
WHO confirms monkeypox spreads sexually in DR Congo amid outbreak
The health agency’s confirmation comes amid a monkeypox outbreak in the DRC and a concerning lack of vaccines in Africa.
Published On 24 Nov 2023
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What do we know about China’s new ‘mystery’ illness outbreak?
The WHO is asking China to provide information on an unexplained outbreak of respiratory illnesses and pneumonia.
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Published On 23 Nov 2023
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What is the mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China?
The WHO has asked China for more information on the undiagnosed respiratory illness that has spiked since October 2023
Published On 23 Nov 2023

Reports that children’s hospitals in Beijing, Liaoning and other cities are ‘overwhelmed with sick children’.

Medical workers in Indonesia call for an end to attacks on hospitals and healthcare staff by Israeli forces in Gaza.

Israeli tanks surround four hospitals in Gaza as bombardments, shelling, and shortages of fuel and supplies hit others.

Diarrhoea and respiratory infections are some of the leading infectious diseases affecting the besieged enclave.

Authorities shutter schools, markets and parks for four days due to the toxic air after tens of thousands fall ill.

Israel bombed the surrounding area of the overcrowded al-Quds Hospital in Gaza following an evacuation order.

The government has announced measures to contain the disease’s spread, which has infected 5,000 people since February.

The head of the UN health agency says five trucks of medical supplies are ready at the Rafah crossing in Egypt.

United Nations health agency calls for immediate action to establish a humanitarian corridor amid Israeli bombing.

At least 1,017 die and nearly 209,000 infected, making 2023 the deadliest year since first recorded epidemic in 2000.

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