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What's next for the World Health Organization? US exit could reshape agency

US withdrawal from WHO creates budget uncertainty and challenges for the agency's future operations.

Experts believe WHO may survive with support from other nations despite US withdrawal.

fromFast Company

Why the U.S. won't sign the WHO's new pandemic response treaty

The first global pandemic agreement was adopted to improve health preparations worldwide, though the U.S. did not participate.

fromwww.dw.com

Pandemic preparedness: First Pandemic Treaty adopted DW 05/20/2025

The WHO adopted a historic treaty for pandemic preparedness, focusing on prevention, resource sharing, and equitable health product distribution.

1 month ago

First global pandemic treaty agreed - without the US

Nations have reached a historic accord to strengthen global preparedness and response to pandemics, marking a significant advancement in global health cooperation.

The Pandemic Agreement is a Landmark for Public Health

WHO's new Pandemic Agreement enhances global health preparedness for future pandemics through international collaboration and commitments.

World politics

fromwww.npr.org

As the U.S. steps back from global health, what role will China play?

Trump's focus on China influences his global health policies, including withdrawing from the WHO and freezing foreign aid.

World politics

What's next for the World Health Organization? US exit could reshape agency

US withdrawal from WHO creates budget uncertainty and challenges for the agency's future operations.

Experts believe WHO may survive with support from other nations despite US withdrawal.

fromFast Company

Why the U.S. won't sign the WHO's new pandemic response treaty

The first global pandemic agreement was adopted to improve health preparations worldwide, though the U.S. did not participate.

fromwww.dw.com

Pandemic preparedness: First Pandemic Treaty adopted DW 05/20/2025

The WHO adopted a historic treaty for pandemic preparedness, focusing on prevention, resource sharing, and equitable health product distribution.

1 month ago

First global pandemic treaty agreed - without the US

Nations have reached a historic accord to strengthen global preparedness and response to pandemics, marking a significant advancement in global health cooperation.

The Pandemic Agreement is a Landmark for Public Health

WHO's new Pandemic Agreement enhances global health preparedness for future pandemics through international collaboration and commitments.

The world now has its first ever pandemic treaty. Will it make a difference?

The WHO has adopted its first pandemic agreement to enhance global preparedness and response to future pandemics.

fromArs Technica

Public health

RFK Jr. calls WHO "moribund" amid US withdrawal; China pledges to give $500M

Public health

Argentina Says It Will Withdraw From the World Health Organization

1 week ago

US news

Argentina ratifies decision to withdraw from WHO as RFK Jr visits Buenos Aires

fromwww.npr.org

The world now has its first ever pandemic treaty. Will it make a difference?

The WHO has adopted its first pandemic agreement to enhance global preparedness and response to future pandemics.

fromArs Technica

Public health

RFK Jr. calls WHO "moribund" amid US withdrawal; China pledges to give $500M

Public health

Argentina Says It Will Withdraw From the World Health Organization

1 week ago

US news

Argentina ratifies decision to withdraw from WHO as RFK Jr visits Buenos Aires

Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says

Measles cases in Europe doubled last year, reaching a 25-year high and highlighting a decline in vaccination rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

fromThe Local France

Measles cases in Europe double to reach 25-year high

Measles resurgence highlights urgent need for increased vaccination rates to ensure health security in Europe.

fromThe Local Germany

Measles cases in Europe double to reach 25-year high

Measles resurgence highlights the urgent need for increased vaccination rates to ensure health security.

fromwww.thelocal.com

Measles cases in Europe double to reach 25-year high

Measles resurgence in Europe highlights the urgent need for boosted vaccination efforts, especially among vulnerable populations.

Covid-19 pandemic setbacks have contributed to a significant rise in measles cases in Europe.

FDA allowed to help WHO update flu shots, despite Trump ban

FDA participates in WHO influenza meeting despite Trump administration ban.

Mystery Illness Kills Dozens in the Congo

A mysterious illness is causing rapid fatalities in northwestern Congo, with over 50 deaths and significant concern regarding its origins and transmission.

fromwww.bbc.com

Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says

Measles cases in Europe doubled last year, reaching a 25-year high and highlighting a decline in vaccination rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

fromThe Local France

Measles cases in Europe double to reach 25-year high

Measles resurgence highlights urgent need for increased vaccination rates to ensure health security in Europe.

fromThe Local Germany

Measles cases in Europe double to reach 25-year high

Measles resurgence highlights the urgent need for increased vaccination rates to ensure health security.

fromwww.thelocal.com

Measles cases in Europe double to reach 25-year high

Measles resurgence in Europe highlights the urgent need for boosted vaccination efforts, especially among vulnerable populations.

Covid-19 pandemic setbacks have contributed to a significant rise in measles cases in Europe.

FDA allowed to help WHO update flu shots, despite Trump ban

FDA participates in WHO influenza meeting despite Trump administration ban.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Mystery Illness Kills Dozens in the Congo

A mysterious illness is causing rapid fatalities in northwestern Congo, with over 50 deaths and significant concern regarding its origins and transmission.

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fromThe Atlantic

1 month ago

How to Define Old Age

Dr. Kiran Rabheru argues against the WHO's proposal to classify 'old age' as a disease, believing it perpetuates ageism and negatively influences perceptions and research about aging.

Mental health

#public-policy

UK news

One pregnant woman dies every two minutes, shocking new figures reveal

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Health

WHO calls for cigarette-style cancer warnings on alcohol packaging

UK news

One pregnant woman dies every two minutes, shocking new figures reveal

Health

WHO calls for cigarette-style cancer warnings on alcohol packaging

Another mystery disease outbreak in DR Congo: What we know DW 02/28/2025

A new disease outbreak in DR Congo has resulted in at least 60 deaths, with over 1,000 reported cases in Equateur province.

What We Know So Far About the Mystery Illnesses Killing Dozens in Congo

Unidentified illnesses in Congo have caused over 50 deaths, with origins still under investigation.

Non-profit organizations

Millions of Afghans lose access to healthcare services as USAID cuts shut clinics

The closure of over 200 health facilities in Afghanistan has greatly exacerbated a growing humanitarian crisis.

fromwww.dw.com

Another mystery disease outbreak in DR Congo: What we know DW 02/28/2025

A new disease outbreak in DR Congo has resulted in at least 60 deaths, with over 1,000 reported cases in Equateur province.

What We Know So Far About the Mystery Illnesses Killing Dozens in Congo

Unidentified illnesses in Congo have caused over 50 deaths, with origins still under investigation.

Non-profit organizations

Millions of Afghans lose access to healthcare services as USAID cuts shut clinics

The closure of over 200 health facilities in Afghanistan has greatly exacerbated a growing humanitarian crisis.

more#health-crisis

World news

Myanmar earthquake: desperate search for survivors continues as WHO issues appeal for humanitarian aid live

WHO appeals for $8 million for emergency aid in Myanmar following deadly earthquakes.

Rescue efforts continue in Thailand after the earthquake led to building collapses and casualties.

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NYC parents

We wish we could have taken more': 29 children evacuated from Gaza to Jordan for treatment

A convoy transported 25 wounded Palestinian children from Gaza for urgent medical care in Jordan.

fromeuronews

Medicine

Trucks gather at the newly opened Rafah crossing to take aid into Gaza

NYC parents

We wish we could have taken more': 29 children evacuated from Gaza to Jordan for treatment

A convoy transported 25 wounded Palestinian children from Gaza for urgent medical care in Jordan.

fromeuronews

Medicine

Trucks gather at the newly opened Rafah crossing to take aid into Gaza

Unknown Deadly Illness Strikes Eastern Congo

A deadly unidentified illness linked to bat consumption has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing over 50 people and infecting hundreds.

Mystery illness in Congo kills more than 50 people, including children who ate a bat

A mysterious illness in the DRC has led to over 50 deaths within 48 hours of symptoms, raising significant public health concerns.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Unknown Deadly Illness Strikes Eastern Congo

A deadly unidentified illness linked to bat consumption has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing over 50 people and infecting hundreds.

Mystery illness in Congo kills more than 50 people, including children who ate a bat

A mysterious illness in the DRC has led to over 50 deaths within 48 hours of symptoms, raising significant public health concerns.

more#health