Majority of medical equipment supplies at 'stock zero' in Gaza, WHO says

Majority of medical equipment supplies at 'stock zero' in Gaza, WHO says
Majority of medical equipment supplies at 'stock zero' in Gaza, WHO says

Majority of medical equipment supplies at 'stock zero' in Gaza, WHO says
Palestinians to raise flag at WHO for the first time after vote

Palestinians to raise flag at WHO for the first time after vote
This week's biggest stories from the global south: Cholera devastates Sudan, Singapore wine investment scam, cat caught smuggling drugs

This week's biggest stories from the global south: Cholera devastates Sudan, Singapore wine investment scam, cat caught smuggling drugs
Gaza health system at breaking point as Israeli hostilities intensify, WHO says

Gaza health system at breaking point as Israeli hostilities intensify, WHO says
COVID shots should target newer strains of JN.1 variant, US FDA advisers say

COVID shots should target newer strains of JN.1 variant, US FDA advisers say
Global vaccine and health bodies could team up more to tackle US-led funding crisis

Global vaccine and health bodies could team up more to tackle US-led funding crisis
Novo Nordisk Foundation pledges $57 million to WHO amid US funding gap

Novo Nordisk Foundation pledges $57 million to WHO amid US funding gap
Donors pledge over $170 million to WHO ahead of US exit

Donors pledge over $170 million to WHO ahead of US exit
WHO adopts revised budget for next two years amid financial constraints

WHO adopts revised budget for next two years amid financial constraints
WHO says vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Papua New Guinea

WHO says vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Papua New Guinea
WHO assembly adopts landmark pandemic agreement: Video

WHO assembly adopts landmark pandemic agreement: Video
Robert F. Kennedy Jr calls WHO 'moribund', urges others to quit

Robert F. Kennedy Jr calls WHO 'moribund', urges others to quit
China to give $500 million to WHO in next 5 years, official says

China to give $500 million to WHO in next 5 years, official says
WHO members adopt global pandemic accord, but US absence casts doubts

WHO members adopt global pandemic accord, but US absence casts doubts
World Health Organization members vote in favour of global pandemic agreement

World Health Organization members vote in favour of global pandemic agreement
Slovakia to challenge adoption of 'critical' global pandemic agreement

Slovakia to challenge adoption of 'critical' global pandemic agreement
People in 70 countries are missing out on medical care amid funding cuts, says WHO

People in 70 countries are missing out on medical care amid funding cuts, says WHO
Taiwan cannot rule out China holding more drills as president marks a year in office

Taiwan cannot rule out China holding more drills as president marks a year in office
World Health Organization scales back work after funding cuts

World Health Organization scales back work after funding cuts
WHO warns of permanent impact of hunger on a generation of Gazans

WHO warns of permanent impact of hunger on a generation of Gazans
Exclusive-UN eyes big overhaul amid funding crisis, internal memo shows

Exclusive-UN eyes big overhaul amid funding crisis, internal memo shows
'We are breaking the bodies and minds of children of Gaza', says WHO Executive Director

'We are breaking the bodies and minds of children of Gaza', says WHO Executive Director
WHO says one dead in anthrax outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
WHO says one dead in anthrax outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
Global health funding faces 'greatest disruption' in memory, says WHO director

Global health funding faces 'greatest disruption' in memory, says WHO director
Exclusive-WHO to back use of weight-loss drugs for adults globally, raises cost issue

Exclusive-WHO to back use of weight-loss drugs for adults globally, raises cost issue
China suggests COVID-19 originated in US in response to Trump allegation

China suggests COVID-19 originated in US in response to Trump allegation
Aid funding cuts disrupt child vaccinations almost as much as pandemic, says UN

Aid funding cuts disrupt child vaccinations almost as much as pandemic, says UN
WHO members reach deal on how the world would tackle future pandemics

WHO members reach deal on how the world would tackle future pandemics
WHO warns over 10% of Afghans could lose healthcare by year-end: Video

WHO warns over 10% of Afghans could lose healthcare by year-end: Video
WHO members close to accord on tackling future pandemics, sources say

WHO members close to accord on tackling future pandemics, sources say
Aid cuts could leave more women dying in pregnancy and birth, UN says

Aid cuts could leave more women dying in pregnancy and birth, UN says
Water and medicine in short supply after Myanmar earthquake, says UN

Water and medicine in short supply after Myanmar earthquake, says UN
Top 10 countries with the highest malaria death rates

Top 10 countries with the highest malaria death rates
WHO calls for immediate action as report shows 10% rise in child TB infections in European region

WHO calls for immediate action as report shows 10% rise in child TB infections in European region
Funding cuts for global health programs threaten childhood vaccination efforts, WHO says

Funding cuts for global health programs threaten childhood vaccination efforts, WHO says
Eight countries could run out of HIV treatments due to USAID cuts, WHO says

Eight countries could run out of HIV treatments due to USAID cuts, WHO says
WHO flags funding shortage risk in Afghanistan

WHO flags funding shortage risk in Afghanistan
Namibia's cholera-free decade ends with one confirmed case

Namibia's cholera-free decade ends with one confirmed case
European measles cases doubled in 2024 after vaccinaton levels fell post-COVID

European measles cases doubled in 2024 after vaccinaton levels fell post-COVID
Countries, global health groups band together as US aid gaps threaten lives

Countries, global health groups band together as US aid gaps threaten lives
WHO starts slimming down in response to US cuts, document shows

WHO starts slimming down in response to US cuts, document shows
Nigeria to receive leprosy drugs after a year-long delay

Nigeria to receive leprosy drugs after a year-long delay
USAID cuts put tuberculosis response in peril, WHO says

USAID cuts put tuberculosis response in peril, WHO says
U.S. actions may set polio eradication back, WHO says

U.S. actions may set polio eradication back, WHO says
Deadly illness in Congo may be malaria, health officials say
Deadly illness in Congo may be malaria, health officials say
Senegal’s Sonko slams government over G20 debt restructuring plan

Senegal’s Sonko slams government over G20 debt restructuring plan
Uganda Roundup: Besigye detention talks, Karamoja hunger crisis and parliament funding cuts

Uganda Roundup: Besigye detention talks, Karamoja hunger crisis and parliament funding cuts
Europe hit by wave of protests as rising living costs, housing crisis fuel unrest

Europe hit by wave of protests as rising living costs, housing crisis fuel unrest
Fertilizer shipments through Strait of Hormuz fall to zero as food security fears grow

Fertilizer shipments through Strait of Hormuz fall to zero as food security fears grow
Meloni announces tougher penalties for violent protests in Italy

Meloni announces tougher penalties for violent protests in Italy
Indonesia ferry fire forces evacuation of 420 passengers near Merak Port

Indonesia ferry fire forces evacuation of 420 passengers near Merak Port
Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of cocaine hidden in sugar shipment

Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of cocaine hidden in sugar shipment
Giant cockroach set ablaze at India's Dussehra festival sparks political row

Giant cockroach set ablaze at India's Dussehra festival sparks political row
‘It is Bolsonaro!’ - Supporters rally against Lula ahead of Brazil runoff

‘It is Bolsonaro!’ - Supporters rally against Lula ahead of Brazil runoff
Europe recruits migrant workers. So why doesn't it tell them how to see a doctor?

Europe recruits migrant workers. So why doesn't it tell them how to see a doctor?
‘Hamas could reach Paris’ - Netanyahu warns Macron amid France protests

‘Hamas could reach Paris’ - Netanyahu warns Macron amid France protests
‘Meta, don't meddle’ - Lula supporters protest alleged election bias in Brazil

‘Meta, don't meddle’ - Lula supporters protest alleged election bias in Brazil
Colombia museum controversy sparks protests as riot police return to Bogota streets

Colombia museum controversy sparks protests as riot police return to Bogota streets
‘Zelensky doesn't know what he's talking about’ - Trump demands new Ukraine negotiator

‘Zelensky doesn't know what he's talking about’ - Trump demands new Ukraine negotiator
Europe’s political crises are exposing vulnerabilities its leaders have acknowledged for years: Opinion

Europe’s political crises are exposing vulnerabilities its leaders have acknowledged for years: Opinion
US tops Pakistan’s salt export markets by value

US tops Pakistan’s salt export markets by value
Global protests surge as more than 1,000 events are reported in one week

Global protests surge as more than 1,000 events are reported in one week
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade insults in Brazil presidential debate

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade insults in Brazil presidential debate
Brazil's electoral court threatens Meta with US$198,000 daily fine over election content

Brazil's electoral court threatens Meta with US$198,000 daily fine over election content
Women’s vote takes centre stage ahead of Brazil’s presidential run-off

Women’s vote takes centre stage ahead of Brazil’s presidential run-off
Netanyahu warns Israel’s enemies of harsher strikes ahead of election

Netanyahu warns Israel’s enemies of harsher strikes ahead of election
‘I truly felt your support’ - Pope Leo XIV makes first public appearance after cancer surgery

‘I truly felt your support’ - Pope Leo XIV makes first public appearance after cancer surgery
‘Brazil has no president’ - Flavio Bolsonaro challenges Lula at Sao Paulo rally

‘Brazil has no president’ - Flavio Bolsonaro challenges Lula at Sao Paulo rally
‘We want water, not poison’ - Guadalajara protests end in fires and vandalism

‘We want water, not poison’ - Guadalajara protests end in fires and vandalism
19 killed, 25 injured in Kolkata Durga Puja crowd crush

19 killed, 25 injured in Kolkata Durga Puja crowd crush
Thousands protest economic hardship and restrictions on freedoms in Tunisia

Thousands protest economic hardship and restrictions on freedoms in Tunisia
DR Congo accuses Kabila of plotting attack with M23 rebels

DR Congo accuses Kabila of plotting attack with M23 rebels
China's exports surge 36.3% in September as trade surplus hits $133.5 billion

China's exports surge 36.3% in September as trade surplus hits $133.5 billion
Europe's rainfall divide: Norway's coast receives over 3,000 mm while parts of Spain remain dry

Europe's rainfall divide: Norway's coast receives over 3,000 mm while parts of Spain remain dry
Lula champions shorter working week ahead of Brazil presidential run-off

Lula champions shorter working week ahead of Brazil presidential run-off