World leaders are gathering to discuss Disease X. Here's what to know about the hypothetical pandemic.
World leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss Disease X, a hypothetical virus 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
Experts are proactively planning and preparing for Disease X in case it emerges as a pandemic.
What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic
The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic
The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
You can still give feedback to WHO on the health of trans and gender-diverse people
The WHO is developing guidelines on the health of trans and gender-diverse people and is seeking feedback.
The guidelines will address health challenges that affect access to quality healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Hydroxychloroquine: COVID 'cure' linked to 17,000 deaths DW 01/10/2024
Hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted as a potential COVID-19 treatment, is now linked to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a trial on hydroxychloroquine and found no positive results, leading to a recommendation against its use during the pandemic.
WHO warns mpox could spread around the world again DW 12/18/2023
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, was downgraded from a global health emergency, but the WHO has issued warnings about the current threat.
There is concern about international transmission from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is a rapidly expanding outbreak.
WHO warns mpox could spread around the world again DW 12/18/2023
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, was downgraded from a global health emergency, but the WHO has issued warnings about the current threat.
There is concern about international transmission from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is a rapidly expanding outbreak.
Israel and WHO in online row over removal of medical supplies in Gaza
Israel denies ordering the UN health agency to remove medical supplies from its warehouse in southern Gaza.
An online row has emerged between the World Health Organization (WHO) and Israel after the United Nations health body said the Israeli army ordered it to remove supplies from its warehouse in southern Gaza, a claim Israel then denied.
WHO concerned about al-Shifa chief detained by Israel, remaining patients
The director of Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital has been detained by Israel, along with five other health workers, while participating in a UN mission.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about the fate of the hospital director and the safety of remaining health staff.
Israel alleges that the hospital was being used as a command center by Hamas, but has provided no evidence to support this claim.
Israel and WHO in online row over removal of medical supplies in Gaza
Israel denies ordering the UN health agency to remove medical supplies from its warehouse in southern Gaza.
An online row has emerged between the World Health Organization (WHO) and Israel after the United Nations health body said the Israeli army ordered it to remove supplies from its warehouse in southern Gaza, a claim Israel then denied.
WHO concerned about al-Shifa chief detained by Israel, remaining patients
The director of Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital has been detained by Israel, along with five other health workers, while participating in a UN mission.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about the fate of the hospital director and the safety of remaining health staff.
Israel alleges that the hospital was being used as a command center by Hamas, but has provided no evidence to support this claim.
Climate crisis a substantial risk' to fight against malaria, says WHO
Climate change poses a major threat to the fight against malaria, with evidence suggesting that extreme weather events and rising temperatures have led to spikes in cases.
Mosquitoes, which carry the disease, thrive in warm and humid conditions that are increasing due to global warming.
Urgent actions to slow global warming are needed to ensure sustainable and resilient malaria responses.
Extreme weather helped fuel surge in malaria cases last year
The number of malaria cases worldwide surged in 2022, driven by extreme weather events and conflicts.
The spike in malaria cases was concentrated in five countries, including Pakistan with 2.1 million cases.
Malaria cases had been steadily declining since 2000, but recent years have seen an increase in cases globally.
Climate crisis a substantial risk' to fight against malaria, says WHO
Climate change poses a major threat to the fight against malaria, with evidence suggesting that extreme weather events and rising temperatures have led to spikes in cases.
Mosquitoes, which carry the disease, thrive in warm and humid conditions that are increasing due to global warming.
Urgent actions to slow global warming are needed to ensure sustainable and resilient malaria responses.
Extreme weather helped fuel surge in malaria cases last year
The number of malaria cases worldwide surged in 2022, driven by extreme weather events and conflicts.
The spike in malaria cases was concentrated in five countries, including Pakistan with 2.1 million cases.
Malaria cases had been steadily declining since 2000, but recent years have seen an increase in cases globally.
Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs, WHO says amid Israeli siege
Shattered healthcare and sanitation systems must be restored in Gaza, says World Health Organization.
More people could die from disease than from bombings in the Gaza Strip if the health and sanitation systems are not repaired.
Critical infrastructure in the besieged territory has been crippled by fuel and supply shortages and targeted attacks on hospitals and United Nations facilities.
What we know about the respiratory illnesses causing havoc at China's hospitals
A video shows a crowded hospital in Beijing with masked patients waiting to be treated for respiratory illnesses.
The spike in illnesses is caused by a combination of known viruses and bacteria, and is attributed to the lifting of COVID lockdown restrictions.
The World Health Organization has raised alarm about the pneumonia cases in China.
What we know about the respiratory illnesses causing havoc at China's hospitals
A video shows a crowded hospital in Beijing with masked patients waiting to be treated for respiratory illnesses.
The spike in illnesses is caused by a combination of known viruses and bacteria, and is attributed to the lifting of COVID lockdown restrictions.
The World Health Organization has raised alarm about the pneumonia cases in China.
WHO demands answers from China about pneumonia outbreak: report
The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Chinese health officials for information about an outbreak of pneumonia in northern parts of the country.
The request for information from China comes amid concerns about transparency and data-sharing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chinese authorities claim that the increase in pneumonia cases is due to the lifting of COVID-19 controls.
WHO demands answers from China about pneumonia outbreak: report
The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Chinese health officials for information about an outbreak of pneumonia in northern parts of the country.
The request for information from China comes amid concerns about transparency and data-sharing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chinese authorities claim that the increase in pneumonia cases is due to the lifting of COVID-19 controls.
WHO asks China about clusters of respiratory disease among children
The World Health Organization has asked China for more information regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia clusters in children.
China has reported an increase in influenza-like illness in northern China compared to previous years.
The WHO is requesting epidemiologic and clinical information, laboratory results, and information on the current burden on healthcare systems in China.
WHO asks China about clusters of respiratory disease among children
The World Health Organization has asked China for more information regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia clusters in children.
China has reported an increase in influenza-like illness in northern China compared to previous years.
The WHO is requesting epidemiologic and clinical information, laboratory results, and information on the current burden on healthcare systems in China.
What we know about the respiratory illnesses causing havoc at China's hospitals
A video shows a crowded hospital in Beijing with masked patients waiting to be treated for respiratory illnesses.
The spike in illnesses is caused by a combination of known viruses and bacteria, and is attributed to the lifting of COVID lockdown restrictions.
The World Health Organization has raised alarm about the pneumonia cases in China.
What we know about the respiratory illnesses causing havoc at China's hospitals
A video shows a crowded hospital in Beijing with masked patients waiting to be treated for respiratory illnesses.
The spike in illnesses is caused by a combination of known viruses and bacteria, and is attributed to the lifting of COVID lockdown restrictions.
The World Health Organization has raised alarm about the pneumonia cases in China.
WHO demands answers from China about pneumonia outbreak: report
The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Chinese health officials for information about an outbreak of pneumonia in northern parts of the country.
The request for information from China comes amid concerns about transparency and data-sharing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chinese authorities claim that the increase in pneumonia cases is due to the lifting of COVID-19 controls.
WHO demands answers from China about pneumonia outbreak: report
The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Chinese health officials for information about an outbreak of pneumonia in northern parts of the country.
The request for information from China comes amid concerns about transparency and data-sharing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chinese authorities claim that the increase in pneumonia cases is due to the lifting of COVID-19 controls.
WHO asks China about clusters of respiratory disease among children
The World Health Organization has asked China for more information regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia clusters in children.
China has reported an increase in influenza-like illness in northern China compared to previous years.
The WHO is requesting epidemiologic and clinical information, laboratory results, and information on the current burden on healthcare systems in China.
WHO asks China about clusters of respiratory disease among children
The World Health Organization has asked China for more information regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia clusters in children.
China has reported an increase in influenza-like illness in northern China compared to previous years.
The WHO is requesting epidemiologic and clinical information, laboratory results, and information on the current burden on healthcare systems in China.
What we know about the respiratory illnesses causing havoc at China's hospitals
A video shows a crowded hospital in Beijing with masked patients waiting to be treated for respiratory illnesses.
The spike in illnesses is caused by a combination of known viruses and bacteria, and is attributed to the lifting of COVID lockdown restrictions.
The World Health Organization has raised alarm about the pneumonia cases in China.
WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters
The World Health Organization has requested information from China regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.
The situation is currently unclear and it is unknown whether these cases are linked to a rise in respiratory infections reported by Chinese authorities.
WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters
The World Health Organization has requested information from China regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.
The situation is currently unclear and it is unknown whether these cases are linked to a rise in respiratory infections reported by Chinese authorities.
WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters
The World Health Organization has requested information from China regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.
The situation is currently unclear and it is unknown whether these cases are linked to a rise in respiratory infections reported by Chinese authorities.
W.H.O. Asks China for Details on Surge of Respiratory Illness in Children
The World Health Organization has requested detailed information from China regarding a recent increase in respiratory illnesses.
Chinese officials have attributed the illnesses to known pathogens, but there are unconfirmed reports of undiagnosed pneumonia in children.
China's history of covering up early cases and withholding information during previous outbreaks has raised concerns about transparency.
W.H.O. Asks China for Details on Surge of Respiratory Illness in Children
The World Health Organization has requested detailed information from China regarding a recent increase in respiratory illnesses.
Chinese officials have attributed the illnesses to known pathogens, but there are unconfirmed reports of undiagnosed pneumonia in children.
China's history of covering up early cases and withholding information during previous outbreaks has raised concerns about transparency.