World Health Organization
Countries urged to take stronger action to stop spread of Covid 19 infodemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) together with the UN, specialised agencies and partners today called on countries to develop and implement action plans to promote the timely dissemination of science-based information and prevent the spread of false information while respecting freedom of expression.
British Council to go ahead with Oct-Nov exams series
The British Council has decided to go ahead with its October-November 2020 exams series for the International GCSE, IGCSE, O Level and International A Level examinations as per schedule.
Tobacco causes 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease: Report
Every year, 1.9 million people die from tobacco-induced heart disease, according to a new brief released on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO), World Heart Federation and the University of Newcastle Australia.
Majority of global population join COVAX Facility for access to vaccine: WHO
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday a total of 156 economies representing nearly two-thirds of the world's population have joined the COVAX Facility, reports Xinhua.
WHO, UNICEF recommit to accelerating health, well-being at all ages
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF have recommited to accelerating health and well-being at all ages.
WHO calls for consistent message on virus
The emergencies chief of the World Health Organization says scientific disagreements over COVID-19 interventions — like masks and vaccines — shouldn’t be treated as “some kind of political football,” but acknowledged that “it isn’t easy for everyone to be on message all the time, reports AP.
More research needed into COVID-19 effects on children: WHO chief
More research is needed into factors that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 disease among children and adolescents, said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
WHO reports record number of daily rise in global coronavirus cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday reported a record one-day rise in the number of new coronavirus infections, with 307,930 reported over 24 hours, reports BBC.
New Zealand reports two new COVID-19 cases
New Zealand on Sunday reported two new cases of COVID-19 with one health worker testing positive, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.
WHO seeks Bangladesh’s urgent action to avoid deaths by trans fat intake
Fifteen countries, including Bangladesh, account for approximately two-thirds of the worldwide deaths linked to trans fat intake, says the World Health Organization’s (WHO) on Thursday.