The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is poised to become the deadliest in history, according to the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. He informed reporters that, if the current trend continues, the 2026 outbreak will surpass the 2014-2016 outbreak, which resulted
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WHO Dispels Autism Myths on Medicine, Vaccines
Many years have passe, and parents-to-be have quietly worried about the choices they make during pregnancy — even something as simple as taking a painkiller. Could it harm the baby? Could it lead to conditions like autism?On Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) sought to alley some of those fears.
Argentina withdraws from World Health Organization
Argentina has officially declared its intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that raises concerns about the future of global public health coordination. This announcement, made on Wednesday, mirrors a similar decision made by the United States last month. Both nations are currently under far-right leadership, with
US withdrawal from WHO: Implications for global health and Africa
In a significant geopolitical shift, the United States has announced its decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that is poised to have profound implications for global health, particularly in developing countries. As one of the largest financial contributors to the WHO, the US exit raises
Tanzania reports Marburg Virus outbreak as WHO issues alert
Eight individuals have tragically lost their lives in Tanzania due to a suspected outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the Kagera region. In light of this situation, health officials are advising against imposing travel and trade restrictions with Tanzania. The World Health Organization (WHO) has responded by issuing a high
Kenyatta University VC and council replaced over land row
Vice Chancellor Professor Wainaina addressed students in tears saying he refused to cede KU land The state has moved to replace Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor Professor Wainaina and the University Council over their refusal to cede unutilized land belonging to the institution for what it calls strategic investment. However Higher