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Worldwide, there have been 777,074,803 confirmed cases of the disease, which is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and more than seven million deaths.
Tedros called for Abu Safiya's immediate release and said the Al-Ahli hospital had also faced attacks.
The successful containment of the virus highlights Rwanda’s commitment to building resilient health systems and preparing for future public health eme...
The reduction has been credited to intensified efforts such as the distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets and the introduction of the RTS, S mal...
The WHO report warns that deprioritising health spending could derail efforts toward achieving universal health coverage (UHC).
The doses' arrival will boost hopes of curbing the outbreak, which the WHO has declared a global public health emergency.
If successful, Prof. Janabi would replace Dr Faustine Ndugulile, who passed away on November 27, 2024, while receiving treatment in India. Dr Ndugulil...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan made the announcement following the death of Dr. Faustine Ndugulile.
The symptoms of the disease, the cause of which has not been established, are fever, headache, cough, runny nose and body aches.
Symptoms of the illness include headache, cough, fever, breathing difficulties and anaemia, according to the WHO.
A medical team has been deployed to the Panzi health zone to collect samples and carry out an analysis to know the root cause of the disease.
The report predicts that these numbers will increase in the coming years due to climate change, which is expected to cause more frequent and severe fo...
He had been elected to succeed Matshidiso Moeti as the WHO Regional Director for Africa during the 74th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Afri...
Reducing sedentary time and incorporating regular movement into daily life are crucial steps towards improving overall health and well-being.
Mpox is a viral infection that spreads through close contact, and typically causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions. It is usually mild, but i...
While most people recover without complications, the disease can cause severe illness in some individuals.
The WHO report reveals that treatment access remains stubbornly low in many developing nations.
Rwanda's Ministry of Health has implemented an enhanced surveillance plan to ensure the detection of any remaining chains of transmission.
Pneumonia is a lung infection where the air sacs fill with fluid or pus, making breathing difficult.
WHO said the patients, including children with trauma injuries and chronic diseases, would depart in a large convoy via the Kerem Shalom crossing with...
