WHO is delivering medicines and medical equipment to countries around the world. Pictured is a WHO plane in Syria. WHO calls for $1.5 billion in emergency health assistance […]
Thousands of Lebanese will need reconstructive surgery and physical rehabilitation after the war
The International Organization for Migration estimates that nearly 124,000 Lebanese are refugees or internally displaced. Thousands of Lebanese will need reconstructive surgery and physical rehabilitation after war Peace […]
Syria’s health problems have worsened sharply amid harsh winter
Harsh winter conditions in northwest Syria increase vulnerability of internally displaced people. Syria’s health challenges sharply worsen amid harsh winter Humanitarian aid Harsh winter conditions in northwest Syria […]
Yemen: WHO chief at Sana’a airport unharmed in shelling
Sana’a, Yemen Yemen: WHO chief at Sana’a airport unharmed in attack Peace and Security The World Health Organization (WHO) delegation that was at the airport in Yemen’s capital […]
Drowning deaths in Europe down 68 percent
Teaching children to swim reduces water risks. Drowning deaths in Europe down 68 percent Health Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its first ever report on drowning […]
WHO: Government spending on health is falling, which could have dire consequences for the population
Vaccination of a child in Sudan. WHO: Government spending on health is falling, which could have serious consequences for the population Health Public spending on health per capita […]
WHO approves new ‘revolutionary’ tuberculosis test
A child receives treatment for malnutrition and pulmonary tuberculosis in Afghanistan. WHO approves ‘revolutionary’ new TB test Health The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved a potentially “revolutionary” […]
WHO warns of shortage of medical workers in Ukraine
Ukrainian hospitals continue to provide care to patients despite the ongoing war. WHO warns of shortage of health workers in Ukraine Healthcare A new report from the World […]
WHO chief calls for ‘protection of medicines that protect people’
World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks at a summit in Saudi Arabia. WHO chief calls for ‘protecting medicines that protect people’ Health The world is […]
Middle East: UN Supports Healthcare System, Provides Humanitarian Aid
Health services for Gaza residents. Middle East: UN supports health system, provides humanitarian aid Peace and security Amid escalating violence in the Middle East, the World Health Organization […]