World Health Organisation (WHO)

The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters is seen in Geneva, Switzerland, January 28, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
World+Biz

WHO says member states reach agreement to tackle future pandemics

The proposal outlines measures to prevent future pandemics and strengthen global collaboration. This includes establishing a pathogen access and benefit sharing system and building geographically...

People move through a dusty road, as air quality reduces ahead of the winter in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 4, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Climate Change

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows

File photo of Trump's 'America First' campaign. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images via Project Syndicate
Analysis

'America first' in action

A health worker prepares to administer a a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola, during a trial, at Mulago Referral Hospital, in Kampala, Uganda Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Photo: AP Photo/Hajarah Nalwadda via UNB
Africa

Uganda starts Ebola vaccine trial after outbreak kills nurse

The World Health Organisation (WHO) logo is seen near its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, February 2, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
World+Biz

WHO chief urges nations to persuade US to reconsider exit

Medical aid shipment from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN refugee agency, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) arrives at the Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 4, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki/File Photo
USA

Trump says he may consider rejoining World Health Organization

FILE PHOTO: The World Health Organization logo is pictured at the entrance of the WHO building, in Geneva, Switzerland, December 20, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
World+Biz

US to leave World Health Organization on 22 January 2026, says UN

The World Health Organisation (WHO) logo is seen near its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, February 2, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
USA

Trump orders US exit from the World Health Organization

FILE PHOTO: The World Health Organization logo is pictured at the entrance of the WHO building, in Geneva, Switzerland, December 20, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
USA

WHO makes last-ditch effort to keep America from leaving as Trump takes over

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on Al-Wafaa hospital, according to the Palestinian civil defense, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, December 29, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas/File Photo
Hamas-Israel war

WHO chief calls for end to hospital attacks in Gaza after strike

US President-elect Donald Trump attends Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, US, December 22, 2024. REUTERS/Cheney Orr/File
USA

Trump transition team plans immediate WHO withdrawal: expert

Cervical cancer claims the lives of about 5,000 women every year in Bangladesh, but studies show an almost 90% reduction in cases among girls who received the HPV vaccine. Photo: Courtesy
Health

Final phase of nationwide HPV vaccination campaign launched in Bangladesh

The hands of a patient with skin rashes caused by the mpox virus are pictured at the treatment center of Vijana Hospital in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo August 30, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Justin Makangara/File Photo
Health

WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine for adolescents