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World politicsfromThe Washington Post1 month agoChina to donate $500 million to WHO, stepping into gap left by U.S.China pledged $500 million to WHO, aiming to replace the U.S. as the top donor and expand its global influence.
fromIrish Independent1 month agoThe Irish Independent's View: Mike Ryan leaving the WHO is a loss to world healthThe White House is effectively dissolving the agency, cutting thousands of staff and billions in aid, and merging what remains with the State Department.US politics
World newsfromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoMyanmar earthquake death toll tops 2,000, as health system overwhelmed'Myanmar's healthcare system is overwhelmed after a devastating earthquake, with over 2,000 fatalities and urgent medical needs.
CoronavirusfromFast Company4 months agoMystery illness Congo: Symptoms, cases, spread, and what we know about the deadly DRC diseaseUnidentified disease spreading in DRC poses a significant public health threat with rising cases and deaths.
Miscellaneousfromwww.aljazeera.com5 months agoWhat a US exit from the WHO means for global healthcareUS withdrawal from WHO diminishes influence in global health and cedes leadership to countries like China.Missing crucial meetings limits the US's ability to shape international health priorities.
Miscellaneousfromwww.theguardian.com6 months agoWHO appalled' by Israel attack on northern Gaza's last functioning major hospitalThe WHO condemns the Israeli raid on Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza, citing severe health risks to local Palestinians.
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