WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Stories

WHO Director-General Tedros calls for end to hospital attacks in Gaza after strike
Reuters  |  Dec 31, 2024

Tedros called for Abu Safiya's immediate release and said the Al-Ahli hospital had also faced attacks.

WHO approves first Mpox vaccine, enhancing global response to outbreaks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 14, 2024

The vaccine, known as MVA-BN, is administered in two doses, four weeks apart, to individuals over 18 years.

2,300 cholera deaths reported as global outbreak deepens amid vaccine shortage
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 16, 2024

In January 2023, WHO classified the global cholera resurgence as a grade three emergency, the highest level for internal emergencies.

WHO urges enhanced global action as Mpox cases spread beyond Africa
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 16, 2024

The most recent case reported on Thursday in Sweden was linked to a Swedish traveller returning from Africa.

WHO to convene emergency committee to assess international risk from mpox outbreak
Reuters  |  Aug 07, 2024

The UN-affiliated WHO said the emergency committee will be pulled together "as soon as possible" but did not provide a definite date for the meeting o...

Physical inactivity poses major risk for noncommunicable diseases, says WHO
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 29, 2024

The WHO urges countries to enhance policy implementation by promoting physical activity through community-based initiatives and supportive environment...

WHO warns of growing Antimicrobial Resistance crisis as global deaths hit 1.3 million
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 02, 2024

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines making infection...

Immunisation saved 154 million lives over past 50 years - WHO
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 28, 2024

Immunisation is the paramount health intervention, ensuring not only the survival of infants but also their continued well-being into adulthood, WHO s...

Gaza humanitarian situation 'inhumane': WHO
Agency  |  Feb 21, 2024

Heavy fighting again rocked Gaza on Wednesday as aid agencies warned of looming famine.

Israel-Gaza war: WHO chief pushes for ceasefire amid attacks on Rafah
Foreign Reporter  |  Feb 12, 2024

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the challenging conditions aid workers are facing as they strive to assist in extremely difficult cir...

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