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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an international emergency
The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda an international emergency, citing risks of cross-border spread.
First group of Spanish passengers disembarks from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
New suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain and remote Tristan da Cunha
US response to hantavirus outbreak could be hindered by withdrawal from WHO - NBC
China rejects WHO plan for study of COVID-19 origin
The WHO this month proposed a second phase of studies into the origins of the coronavirus in China, including audits of laboratories and markets in the city of Wuhan.
'Doctors For Extinction Rebellion' rally at WHO headquarters in Geneva
The Extinction Rebellion movement has amassed a doctors collective to engage in "civil disobedience" for the purpose of bringing about changes in environmental policies.
UN calls for full opening of Gaza crossing ahead of $100m. funding drive
Blinken in Ramallah: US to secure 1.5 million COVID vaccines for Palestinians
WHO appeals for humanitarian access to Gaza to help treat wounded
"The severity of injuries is straining an already overwhelmed health system that is facing critical shortages of essential medicines and supplies while also battling the COVID-19 pandemic."
Coronavirus creates an opportunity to fight hospital-acquired infections
Highlighting the need to enforce hygiene standards in hospitals and implementing innovative technologies that can create a significant change.
WHO gives emergency use listing to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna announced this week an expansion plan for its production network to boost its capacity to up to 3 billion doses in 2022.
China-WHO probe in Wuhan not extensive enough - WHO director general
"I do not believe that this assessment was extensive enough."
Coronavirus: Report on origin of virus will be released on Tuesday - WHO
The report is "extremely sensitive" to China, which has consistently claimed that it is not responsible for the spread of the coronavirus.
UN staffer who complained of sexual assault loses dismissal case
"I am appalled that they reject any link between my harassment claim and my dismissal and that they refused to provide me with a copy of the report of the investigation."
Austria suspends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine batch after death
One 49-year-old woman died as a result of severe coagulation disorders, while a 35-year-old woman developed a pulmonary embolism and is recovering.
