WHO Investment Round: Make a commitment to our common health
Investing in the World Health Organization promotes global health equity and safety.
It's no surprise there's a global measles outbreak. But the numbers are 'staggering'
Measles cases and deaths have been rising globally, with a significant increase in the WHO's European region.
Declining vaccination rates and missed or delayed doses contribute to the rise in measles outbreaks and deaths.
Negotiators for the global pandemic treaty couldn't meet their deadline
The global pandemic treaty efforts failed to meet the deadline due to unresolved issues, but there is still hope for its development in the future.
8 most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the world DW 11/18/2024
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a growing global health crisis, particularly impacting low- and middle-income countries.
A concrete suggestion that could save millions of lives in a future pandemic
The World Health Organization has been negotiating a pandemic agreement to better prevent, prepare for, and respond to pandemics. Time is running out to reach a consensus before the World Health Assembly in May.
Countries Fail to Agree on Treaty to Prepare the World for the Next Pandemic
Countries have struggled to reach a consensus on a treaty to combat future pandemics, highlighting disparities in vaccine access.
WHO Investment Round: Make a commitment to our common health
Investing in the World Health Organization promotes global health equity and safety.
It's no surprise there's a global measles outbreak. But the numbers are 'staggering'
Measles cases and deaths have been rising globally, with a significant increase in the WHO's European region.
Declining vaccination rates and missed or delayed doses contribute to the rise in measles outbreaks and deaths.
Negotiators for the global pandemic treaty couldn't meet their deadline
The global pandemic treaty efforts failed to meet the deadline due to unresolved issues, but there is still hope for its development in the future.
8 most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the world DW 11/18/2024
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a growing global health crisis, particularly impacting low- and middle-income countries.
A concrete suggestion that could save millions of lives in a future pandemic
The World Health Organization has been negotiating a pandemic agreement to better prevent, prepare for, and respond to pandemics. Time is running out to reach a consensus before the World Health Assembly in May.
Countries Fail to Agree on Treaty to Prepare the World for the Next Pandemic
Countries have struggled to reach a consensus on a treaty to combat future pandemics, highlighting disparities in vaccine access.
WHO says Israel and Hamas have agreed pauses in Gaza fighting to allow polio vaccinations
Humanitarian pauses secured by WHO will facilitate polio vaccinations for children in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict.
Baby in Gaza partly paralysed from polio in territory's first case for 25 years
A Palestinian infant has contracted polio, prompting urgent vaccination efforts amid conflict, with a goal of immunizing 640,000 children in Gaza.
WHO says Gaza polio vaccine campaign to begin Sunday
Israel has agreed to humanitarian pauses to allow polio vaccinations for children in Gaza amidst an outbreak.
To curb polio outbreak, children in Gaza are receiving a booster vaccine dose
Second polio vaccination campaign for 590,000 children in Gaza aims to curb virus spread amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian challenges.
Middle East updates: WHO sending polio vaccines to Gaza DW 08/07/2024
The World Health Organization is sending polio vaccines to Gaza after detecting the disease in sewage, highlighting the importance of a cease-fire for vaccination campaigns and polio eradication.
WHO says Israel and Hamas have agreed pauses in Gaza fighting to allow polio vaccinations
Humanitarian pauses secured by WHO will facilitate polio vaccinations for children in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict.
Baby in Gaza partly paralysed from polio in territory's first case for 25 years
A Palestinian infant has contracted polio, prompting urgent vaccination efforts amid conflict, with a goal of immunizing 640,000 children in Gaza.
WHO says Gaza polio vaccine campaign to begin Sunday
Israel has agreed to humanitarian pauses to allow polio vaccinations for children in Gaza amidst an outbreak.
To curb polio outbreak, children in Gaza are receiving a booster vaccine dose
Second polio vaccination campaign for 590,000 children in Gaza aims to curb virus spread amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian challenges.
Middle East updates: WHO sending polio vaccines to Gaza DW 08/07/2024
The World Health Organization is sending polio vaccines to Gaza after detecting the disease in sewage, highlighting the importance of a cease-fire for vaccination campaigns and polio eradication.
Polio vaccines arrive in Gaza after first case in 25 years DW 08/31/2024
A polio vaccination campaign has started in Gaza to address the first confirmed case in decades, emphasizing urgent needs for cease-fire and vaccine distribution.
First children in Gaza given polio vaccines a day before planned UN rollout
WHO has initiated a crucial polio vaccine rollout for 640,000 children in Gaza amid recent health concerns.
Polio vaccines arrive in Gaza after first case in 25 years DW 08/31/2024
A polio vaccination campaign has started in Gaza to address the first confirmed case in decades, emphasizing urgent needs for cease-fire and vaccine distribution.
First children in Gaza given polio vaccines a day before planned UN rollout
WHO has initiated a crucial polio vaccine rollout for 640,000 children in Gaza amid recent health concerns.
How toxic is YOUR air? Charts reveal pollution levels in cities
Air pollution remains a critical global health issue, with 99% of the population living in areas with hazardous air despite some improvements in cities.
Air pollution a factor in spiking cancer cases, report says
World Health Organization predicts a 77% increase in cancer cases globally by 2050
Air pollution is one of the factors driving the expected increase in cancer rates
How toxic is YOUR air? Charts reveal pollution levels in cities
Air pollution remains a critical global health issue, with 99% of the population living in areas with hazardous air despite some improvements in cities.
Air pollution a factor in spiking cancer cases, report says
World Health Organization predicts a 77% increase in cancer cases globally by 2050
Air pollution is one of the factors driving the expected increase in cancer rates
Majority of baby foods in US grocery stores may not meet health guidelines, study finds
Two-thirds of baby foods sampled do not meet World Health Organization nutritional standards, stressing the importance of whole foods over processed ones.
Nearly 60% of baby foods in the U.S. don't meet nutritional guidelines, study says
Nearly 60% of toddler foods fail to meet WHO nutrition standards, raising health concerns.
Which country is home to Europe's heaviest drinkers?
Alcohol consumption in the EU declined by 0.5 litres from 2010 to 2020, despite some countries experiencing increases.
This is California's strongest summer COVID wave in years. Why it got so bad
California is experiencing a severe summer COVID wave due to a hyperinfectious subvariant and various factors like heatwaves and vaccine duration.
New mpox outbreak raises alarm; WHO considers declaring international emergency
A deadly outbreak of mpox, different from the previous one, is spreading rapidly in the DRC and neighboring countries, raising global health concerns.
Outbreaks of Mpox in Africa could lead to a state of emergency in the region this week - LGBTQ Nation
Mysterious disease outbreak in Africa raises concerns among global health experts.
WHO calls emergency meeting to discuss jump in mpox cases from DRC
The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting due to a surge of mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries.
DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak but has no vaccines or treatments yet. Why?
No vaccines or treatments currently available in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the mpox outbreak.
New mpox outbreak raises alarm; WHO considers declaring international emergency
A deadly outbreak of mpox, different from the previous one, is spreading rapidly in the DRC and neighboring countries, raising global health concerns.
Outbreaks of Mpox in Africa could lead to a state of emergency in the region this week - LGBTQ Nation
Mysterious disease outbreak in Africa raises concerns among global health experts.
WHO calls emergency meeting to discuss jump in mpox cases from DRC
The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting due to a surge of mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries.
DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak but has no vaccines or treatments yet. Why?
No vaccines or treatments currently available in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the mpox outbreak.
Scientists warn of 'strains of viruses that have very high mortality rates' deadlier than Covid-19
World leaders discussed Disease X, which could be deadlier than Covid-19.
WHO urges countries to find a way to tackle potential future viruses.
A Fight About Viruses in the Air Is Finally Over. Now It's Time for Healthy Venting
Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 can spread through the air, leading to a potential shift in research and indoor air cleaning practices.
WHO issues measles warning as yearly cases in Europe rise more than 30-fold
The World Health Organization has issued an urgent warning over the alarming rise in measles cases across Europe.
Measles cases in Europe have increased more than 30-fold, with over 30,000 cases reported between January and October 2022.
W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases
The World Health Organization acknowledged Covid-19 is airborne in late 2021, updating their guidelines for pathogen transmission, potentially impacting disease control policies worldwide.
Scientists warn of 'strains of viruses that have very high mortality rates' deadlier than Covid-19
World leaders discussed Disease X, which could be deadlier than Covid-19.
WHO urges countries to find a way to tackle potential future viruses.
A Fight About Viruses in the Air Is Finally Over. Now It's Time for Healthy Venting
Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 can spread through the air, leading to a potential shift in research and indoor air cleaning practices.
WHO issues measles warning as yearly cases in Europe rise more than 30-fold
The World Health Organization has issued an urgent warning over the alarming rise in measles cases across Europe.
Measles cases in Europe have increased more than 30-fold, with over 30,000 cases reported between January and October 2022.
W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases
The World Health Organization acknowledged Covid-19 is airborne in late 2021, updating their guidelines for pathogen transmission, potentially impacting disease control policies worldwide.
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.
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.
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.
Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn
Influenza is identified as the pathogen most likely to cause the next global pandemic, as indicated by 57% of senior disease experts in an international survey.
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.
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.
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.
Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn
Influenza is identified as the pathogen most likely to cause the next global pandemic, as indicated by 57% of senior disease experts in an international survey.
4 years later it's official: WHO says COVID spreads 'through the air'
Defining disease transmission through the air to improve prevention strategies post-COVID-19 confusion.
After 29 million deaths, it seems the world has learned nothing
The director general of the WHO expressed frustration with the negotiations for a new multilateral pandemic agreement and described them as filled with fake news, lies, and conspiracy theories.
Differences between rich and poor countries, interference of private interests, and geopolitical context are threatening to undermine the negotiations and leave the multilateral system vulnerable to the next pandemic.
The breast cancer burden in lower income countries is even worse than we thought
Breast cancer is a major killer in low-income countries.
In low-income countries, breast cancer patients are often diagnosed at later stages when treatment options are limited.
There is a significant lack of access to cancer screening and treatment in low-income countries.
New cancer cases to soar 77 percent by 2050, WHO predicts
Over 35 million new cancer cases are predicted in 2050, a 77% increase from 2022.
Tobacco, alcohol, obesity, and air pollution are key factors in the predicted rise of cancer cases.
Global cancer cases to rise by more than 75% by 2050, WHO predicts
Global cancer cases are predicted to rise by more than 75% by 2050.
Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and obesity are key factors behind the increasing incidence of cancer.
How Are Healthcare AI Developers Responding to WHO's New Guidance on LLMs?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines on the ethics and governance of large language models (LLMs) in healthcare.
WHO outlined five broad applications for LLMs in healthcare, including diagnosis and clinical care, administrative tasks, education, drug research and development, and patient-guided learning.
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.
Malaria-free Cape Verde a 'beacon of hope' DW 01/15/2024
Cape Verde has been declared malaria-free, becoming the third African nation to achieve this status after Mauritius and Algeria.
The elimination of malaria in Cape Verde is expected to have a positive impact on tourism by attracting more visitors and removing constraints on mobility.
Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon DW 01/22/2024
Cameroon has launched a vaccination campaign against malaria, becoming the first country outside of clinical trials to implement such a campaign.
The vaccine being used is Mosquirix, or RTS,S, produced by GlaxoSmithKline, and it has been recognized as efficient and recommended by the World Health Organization.
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.
Malaria-free Cape Verde a 'beacon of hope' DW 01/15/2024
Cape Verde has been declared malaria-free, becoming the third African nation to achieve this status after Mauritius and Algeria.
The elimination of malaria in Cape Verde is expected to have a positive impact on tourism by attracting more visitors and removing constraints on mobility.
Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon DW 01/22/2024
Cameroon has launched a vaccination campaign against malaria, becoming the first country outside of clinical trials to implement such a campaign.
The vaccine being used is Mosquirix, or RTS,S, produced by GlaxoSmithKline, and it has been recognized as efficient and recommended by the World Health Organization.
Medical AI could be 'dangerous' for poorer nations, WHO warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the introduction of AI-based health-care technologies could be dangerous for people in lower-income countries.
WHO emphasizes the importance of including under-resourced populations in the training of AI models to avoid biased algorithms and inequities.
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.
Training humanitarian response leaders in the Middle East and Africa
The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative's Humanitarian Academy has collaborated with the World Health Organization to offer a complete course outside of the U.S. for the first time.
The course was held in Amman, Jordan, and included 65 humanitarian professionals from 52 countries across the Middle East and Africa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.