Mexico June 5 WHO confirms first human death from A(H5N2) bird flu A 59-year-old Mexican national has reportedly died from the first lab-confirmed human case of A(H5N2) bird flu, the World Health Organization confirmed Wednesday.
World Health Organization May 30 With global crises multiplying, WHO's emergency program faces severe funding shortfall, report says The world's many crises have left the World Health Organization short of funds and have the potential to hamstring the ability of its emergencies program to operate.
World Health Organization May 29 US health secretary says an agreement on global pandemic response treaty is near Health officials are meeting to try to wrap up negotiations on a pandemic response treaty and updates to existing International Health Rules, but countries are considering an extension.
World Health Organization May 28 US, Western countries push for pandemic response deal as WHO negotiations drag on At a major World Health Organization meeting, Western countries pushed for a deal to bolster pandemic response rules after member states failed to finalize a pandemic treaty.
US May 28 US, European nations seek increased vaccine production to protect workers exposed to bird flu The U.S. and Europe, prompted by the emergence of a new strain of the bird flu virus, are ramping up production of vaccines that could be used to protect workers.
Politics May 24 Nearly half of all US governors urge drastic change for global health organization before new pandemic hits Two dozen Republican governors oppose giving the World Health Organization expanded authority in global health crises, conveyed in a letter to President Biden.
Coronavirus May 24 What to know about the new 'FLiRT' COVID variants The “FLiRT" variants of COVID have been the primary strains of the virus circulating globally this year, but so far experts don't believe them to be significantly more dangerous.
TAIWAN May 24 US and allies say Taiwan should be allowed at important WHO meeting, despite China's objections The U.S. and several of its allies issued a joint statement calling for Taiwan to be allowed to take part in a World Health Organization meeting, despite objections from China.
Health Care May 15 WHO approves second vaccine against the mosquito-borne disease dengue as outbreaks intensify The World Health Organization has authorized a second dengue vaccine, manufactured by Takeda, for children aged six to 16 living in regions with high rates.
Health May 10 Pandemic treaty stumbles as nations struggle to finalize global plan Global leaders, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, have committed to improving future responses to similar situations, but establishing a pandemic treaty has proven difficult.