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Health October 31

Tuberculosis has overtaken COVID as world's deadliest infectious disease

Tuberculosis is once again the infectious disease responsible for the most deaths worldwide, according to a Tuesday announcement from the World Health Organization. Here's what you need to know.

World Health Organization August 31

WHO to deliver 1.3M polio vaccine doses to 640K children in Gaza

The World Health Organization is launching a campaign to vaccinate 640,000 Palestinian children against polio after the first case of the disease in Gaza in 25 years was reported.

HEALTH August 16

With Mpox a public health emergency in Africa, what you must know about increased virus risk

Africa's CDC has declared mpox a public health emergency as cases are up 160% compared to 2023. What to know about rising virus cases, spread and prevention.

Sweden August 15

Sweden reports first case of highly infectious mpox virus outside Africa amid outbreak there

Sweden's public health agency on Thursday said that the country had recorded a first known case of the newer mpox variant that originated in the Congo.

Monkeypox August 14

Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa as authorities battle multiple variants

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the increasing spread of mpox a health emergency, warning the virus might spread across international borders.

Monkeypox August 7

WHO asks experts to help decide if mpox outbreak in Africa is global emergency

The World Health Organization Director-General asked independent experts to advise WHO on whether the spread of the mpox virus in Africa should be declared a global emergency.

Vaccine July 16

World's second malaria vaccine launched in Ivory Coast, latest milestone in fight against the disease

The Ivory Coast began a routine malaria vaccination program using the world's second shot developed to protect against malaria on Monday.

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.