SHOCKING: 18 - What They Never Told You

WHO calls emergency meeting to discuss jump in mpox cases from DRC

Nearly 27,000 cases of mpox have been found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with about 1,100 deaths.

Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2024

WHO may declare new, deadlier mpox outbreak an international emergency

The World Health Organization will soon convene a committee to decide if the ongoing mpox outbreak constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern."

LiveScience · Aug 7, 2024

Absence of ceasefire hurting fight against polio in Gaza, WHO says

The global health body says virus could spread even beyond Gaza if violence does not end to enable immunisation push.

Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2024

Why did global talks to fight pandemics break down?

Countries were fiercely opposed to proposals they said were against their national interests. But talks could resume.

Al Jazeera · May 29, 2024

Israel closing Rafah a ‘death sentence’ for thousands of ill and wounded

The stories of three people who desperately need to leave Gaza for treatment, and the dark future they are staring at.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2024

World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls

The World Health Organization is beginning its annual meeting with government ministers and other top envoys hoping to reinforce global preparedness for the next pandemic in the devastating wake of COVID-19

The Independent UK · May 27, 2024

Efforts to draft a pandemic treaty falter as countries disagree on how to respond to next emergency

A global treaty to fight pandemics like COVID is going to have to wait: After more than two years of negotiations, rich and poor countries have failed to come up with a plan for how the world might respond to the next pandemic

The Independent UK · May 24, 2024

Blinken Doubts Global Pandemic Deal Can Be Reached In 'Near Term'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday voiced doubt for the near-term prospects of a global pandemic agreement under negotiation that has drawn a backlash in several Western countries.

International Business Times · May 22, 2024

UNRWA says food distribution in Rafah suspended, citing insecurity

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees also cited a lack of supplies as Israel continues closure of border crossings.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: Turkey dismisses ‘fictional’ Israeli claims it is easing trade ban – as it happened

Turkey’s trade ban with Israel will remain until a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid flows are secured, says minister

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2024