World Health Organization

Specialized agency of the United Nations

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO Constitution, which establishes the agency's governing structure and principles, states its main objective as "the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health." It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with six semi-autonomous regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide.

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WHO director for Americas urges U.S. help as coronavirus surges in region

The World Health Organization's regional director for the Americas urged the United States on Tuesday to keep helping countries in the region to fight the novel..

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WHO director for Americas says region close to 3 million COVID-19 cases

The World Health Organization's regional director for the Americas Carissa Etienne said on Tuesday that the COVID-19 epidemiological curve is still rising..

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COVID cases rising in Russia, Eastern Europe, waning in Western Europe: WHO

New cases of COVID-19 reported daily are steadily declining in Western Europe, but not in hotspots in Russia and Eastern Europe, the World Health Organization..

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Population density challenge for India easing Covid-19 restrictions: Swaminathan

As India begins easing the Covid-19 lockdown, its challenge is population density, but there is optimism because are good models within the country to deal with..

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WHO and other experts say no evidence of coronavirus losing potency

World Health Organization experts and a range of other scientists said on Monday there was no evidence to support an assertion by a high-profile Italian doctor..

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WHO and other experts say no evidence of COVID-19 losing potency

World Health Organization experts and a range of other scientists said on Monday there was no evidence to support an assertion by a high profile Italian doctor..

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World Health Organisation calls for continued collaboration after US leaves cooperation behind 00:46

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WHO seeks good ties with U.S. despite Trump's call to quit 01:21

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WHO pushes to keep ties with 'generous' U.S. despite Trump's exit move

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday praised the United States' "immense" and "generous" contribution to global health in a push to salvage..

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WHO seeks good ties with U.S. despite Trump's exit move

World Health Organization (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised on Monday the United States' "immense" contribution to global health and urged a..

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China warns U.S. it will retaliate on moves over Hong Kong 01:38

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Trump Announces US Will Cut Ties With the WHO 01:03

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China says U.S. 'addicted to quitting' over plan to withdraw from WHO

China said on Monday the United States was "addicted to quitting" following Washington's decision to leave the World Health Organization (WHO) and said the..

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World No Tobacco Day: Vehicle spreads awareness against cancer caused by tobacco 01:21

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World No Tobacco Day: Sudarshan Pattnaik urges people to quit smoking through his art 01:21

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EU urges U.S. to reconsider decision to cut ties with WHO

The European Union urged the United States on Saturday to reconsider its decision to cut ties with the World Health Organization over its handling of the..

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EU urges U.S. to reconsider decision to cut ties with World Health Organization

The European Union urged the United States on Saturday to reconsider its decision to cut ties with the World Health Organization over its handling of the..

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Trump cutting U.S. ties with World Health Organization over virus

The United States will end its relationship with the World Health Organization over the body's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. President Donald Trump..

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Trump Wants To Terminate U.S. Relationship With World Health Organization Over China's Actions 00:41

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WHO decision to halt trials of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 is not correct: CSIR DG 01:36

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US terminates relationship with WHO: President Trump 01:19

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US cuts ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus response 00:56

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Trump says U.S. is 'terminating' relationship with WHO 01:20

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Trump says terminating U.S. relationship with World Health Organization over virus

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he is terminating the U.S. relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus,..

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WHO launches alliance to share COVID-19 tools 00:52

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WHO laucnhes alliance to share COVID-19 tools 00:52

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WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19

Thirty-seven countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the..

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WHO Europe: Very important for leaders to build trust with people as lockdown eased 00:46

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Merkel urges fellow leaders to contribute more to multilateral organisations

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday urged fellow leaders to consider providing further support to multilateral institutions like the United Nations and..

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WHO official: European deaths spike since March linked to COVID-19

About 159,000 more people in 24 European countries have died since early March than would have ordinarily been expected, a World Health Organization (WHO)..

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WHO official: Spike in European deaths since March linked to COVID-19

About 159,000 more people in 24 European countries have died since early March than would have ordinarily been expected, a World Health Organization official..

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Gru And His Minions Urge Everyone To Wash Hands And Keep A Safe Distance Apart 00:32

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WHO creates foundation to boost funding in coronavirus fight

The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ease a potential cash shortage as..

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WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources

World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation that will enable it to tap new sources..

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WHO chief announces creation of foundation to tap new funding sources

World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation that will enable it to tap new sources..

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COVID-19: CSIR DG supports ICMR over WHO's decision on HCQ clinical trials 01:43

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WHO Expects Hydroxychloroquine Safety Findings In June 00:41

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WHO says the Americas are new COVID-19 epicenter as deaths surge in Latin America

The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a Tuesday briefing, as a U.S. study..

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WHO says the Americas are new epicenter of coronavirus pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) considers the Americas the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, and now is not the time for countries to ease..

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Exclusive: Indonesia, major advocate of hydroxychloroquine, told by WHO to stop using it

The World Health Organization has urged Indonesia, one of the world's biggest advocates of two malaria drugs to treat the coronavirus, to suspend such treatment..

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WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns

The World Health Organization has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros..

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WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining

Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an "immediate second peak" if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the..

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WHO Warns World Could See A Pandemic Second Wave If Countries Re-Open Too Soon 00:34

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'Some PPEs feel like we're wearing plastic rice bags'

The WHO guidelines on PPE strike a balance between protection against infection and allowing health workers "ease, dexterity, comfort and minimal heat-associated..

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WHO fears 'silent' virus epidemic unless Africa prioritizes testing

Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but the World Health Organization is worried the continent could face a "silent epidemic" if..

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China says WHO chief has done a good job

World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has done a good job and countries with decency will support the body, the Chinese government's..

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WHO says South America new coronavirus 'epicentre' 01:53

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World Health Organisation: A Covid-19 vaccine is an important public good 00:36

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'When India decides, it performs': Dr Harsh Vardhan at WHO's Executive Board session 01:47

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Harsh Vardhan takes charge as Chairman of WHO Executive Board 01:31

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WHO Reports Most Worldwide COVID-19 Cases in a Single Day 01:23

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WHO warns against use of hydroxycholoroqine to treat Covid-19 01:08