20:38
WHO

WHO flags funding shortage risk in Afghanistan

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that critical funding shortages in Afghanistan could force the closure of up to 80% of its supported essential health care services across the country.

17:13

WHO to resume mass Polio vaccination in Gaza

The WHO will resume mass polio vaccinations in Gaza on 22 February, aiming to immunise over 591,000 children under 10 after the virus was detected in wastewater. The campaign, delayed since November due to conflict, comes amid worsening humanitarian conditions and rising health risks.

12:36
WHO

Argentina Withdraws from WHO, aligning with Washington

Argentina’s President Javier Milei declared that he would follow the United States in withdrawing from the World Health Organization due to “profound differences in health management, especially due to the pandemic, which led us to the longest confinement in the history of humanity.”

13:55
US

Trump to consider rejoining WHO

U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of rejoining the World Health Organization. This comes after signing an executive order to withdraw the country.

13:09

WHO warns Marbrug virus outbreak in Tanzania

An outbreak of suspected Marburg disease in Tanzania has claimed eight lives, with nine cases reported in the Kagera region, according to the World Health Organization. The high-fatality virus, spread through close contact, poses a regional risk as surveillance efforts continue.

17:30

WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test

The WHO has approved Abbott Laboratories' mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, marking a key step in boosting testing in outbreak-hit countries. The real-time PCR test detects mpox virus DNA from skin swabs, with more tests under review to increase diagnostic availability worldwide.

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