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The World Health Organization has confirmed a 12th hantavirus case involving a Dutch crew member from the MV Hondius, now in isolation. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus advised countries to monitor passengers from the ship cautiously, as over 600 contacts are being followed across 30 nations.

The Department of Homeland Security will implement new entry restrictions from Thursday for foreign travellers arriving in the United States from Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan amidst an Ebola outbreak. Flights with affected travellers must land at Washington-Dulles International Airport for enhanced health screenings.

Most Southeast Asian countries have strengthened their policies on taxation, packaging, advertising bans, but the biggest hurdles are the Tobacco companies, they own most of the politicians and have a mafia -like lobby group.

WHO member states have finalised a historic pandemic agreement focusing on global collaboration and preparedness, with a draft proposal set for consideration at the World Health Assembly in May.

Over 1,700 fatalities have been reported following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar, with the US Geological Survey predicting the death toll could rise significantly.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). This move revives his previous efforts to leave the global health agency, which President Joe Biden had reversed during his tenure.

Global health agency on chopping block as Republicans threaten to cut off funds FIRST ON FOX: A group of House…

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom G, who last week was caught up in an Israeli strike against Yemen’s main airport that…

Delhi and its neighbouring regions are battling a toxic smog crisis as air quality has plummeted to “severe” levels, far exceeding WHO safety standards. AQI readings in several areas of Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon have hit the maximum 500 mark, with pollution levels 30-35 times the WHO’s recommended limits.

WHO exceeds target for Gaza polio vaccinations as campaign continues The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that polio vaccinations…