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West Bank: Guterres alarmed as Israel imposes sweeping closures after deadly Hebron attack

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Two Israeli soldiers were killed and at least five injured when gunmen opened fire near a military checkpoint outside the city, according to news reports. The two Palestinian attackers were also killed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Hebron sealed, pledged house-to-house raids and home demolitions, and reportedly threatened a wider assault on a scale not seen since the Six-Day… Read More
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African Union and World Health Organization renew strategic partnership to drive impact and strengthen health systems in Africa

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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union (AU) Commission renewed their longstanding strategic partnership today with the signing of an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. This renewed agreement reaffirms the joint commitment to advancing health security, universal health coverage, and sustainable development across the African continent at… Read More
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Timor-Leste certified malaria-free by WHO

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized the disease and embarked on a concerted, nation-wide response shortly after gaining independence in 2002. “WHO congratulates the people and government of Timor-Leste on this significant milestone,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “Timor-Leste’s success proves that malaria can be stopped… Read More
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WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States

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As a founding member of the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States of America has contributed significantly to many of WHO’s greatest achievements, including the eradication of smallpox, and progress against many other public health threats including polio, HIV, Ebola, influenza, tuberculosis, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety and more. WHO therefore regrets the United States’ notification… Read More
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New WHO technical package to help countries improve health data for COVID-19 response and beyond

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Today, as part of its commitment to strengthening health information systems and improving health, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO announced a new approach to improving access to life-saving data: the SCORE for Health Data Technical Package. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for timely and reliable data to drive strategic health action. Too many… Read More
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Blood brothers: WHO chief joins ENHYPEN to celebrate drive success

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met the band’s six members – Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo and Ni-ki – in Korea to celebrate their work with WHO for World Blood Donor Day in June. The campaign harnessed music, social media and the band’s global fan community, known as ENGENE, to encourage voluntary, unpaid blood donation. “Blood is the most precious gift that… Read More
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DR Congo: Ebola responders under pressure as outbreak expands

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Authorities in Abuja confirmed their first case of infection in an individual arriving from Uganda, which borders the worst-hit provinces in DRC. “The source of exposure is still not known and the travel history of the patient is being pieced together now in terms of her movement from Uganda up to Nigeria,” said Dr Patrick Otim, from the UN World… Read More
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World News in Brief: Aid for Ethiopia, Abyei drone strikes condemned, extreme heat and newborn health

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The UN health agency has strengthened its emergency coordination, deployed technical teams and expanded operational support to keep essential health services running in conflict-affected areas of the north. Working with regional authorities, WHO is supporting preparedness, response coordination, disease surveillance and lifesaving interventions in collaboration with a range of partners, including the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the UN refugee… Read More
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WHO scales up Ebola readiness in 22 countries across three continents

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The UN agency’s eastern Mediterranean region comprises 22 countries and territories. Intensified support is being given to Djibouti, Somalia and Sudan, which have been identified as priority countries. This follows deadly outbreaks of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus in both the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda and confirmation of a case in Kenya linked to… Read More

WHO/UNAIDS launch new standards to improve adolescent care

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New Global standards for quality health-care services for adolescents developed by WHO and UNAIDS aim to help countries improve the quality of adolescent health care. Global standards for quality health-care services for adolescents Existing health services often fail the world’s adolescents (10-19-year-olds). Many adolescents who suffer from mental health disorders, substance use, poor nutrition, intentional injuries and chronic illness do… Read More
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