WHO chief Tedros plans to seek re-election
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, plans to run for a second five-year term as the head of the agency, Stat News reported on...
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Data withheld from WHO team probing Covid-19 origins in China
Data was withheld from World Health Organization investigators who travelled to China to research the origins of the coronavirus epidemic, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on...
Covid-19 probably passed from bats, further studies required – WHO report
A joint WHO-China study on the origins of COVID-19 says that the virus was probably transmitted from bats to humans through another animal, and that...
One in three women endure physical or sexual violence, WHO says
Nearly one in three women worldwide is subjected to physical or sexual violence during her lifetime, pervasive criminal behaviour that has increased during the pandemic,...
Coronavirus infections rise for first time in 7 weeks, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus infections globally rose last week for the first time in seven weeks, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday....
WHO’s Tedros says countries on “dangerous track” in pandemic
The world is now at a critical juncture in the COVID-19 pandemic and some countries are on a dangerous path, facing the prospect of health...
Hold off on any plans for September mass gatherings, very large weddings, health ministry warns (Updated)
The health ministry on Wednesday urged organisers planning unrestricted mass social gatherings, including concerts, festivals and very large weddings from September 1, to hold off...
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...
Trump says terminating US 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, saying...
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday promised a swift review of data on hydroxychloroquine, probably by mid-June, after safety concerns prompted the group to...
WHO chief says he will keep leading virus response after Trump threat
The World Health Organization’s head said on Tuesday he would keep leading the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened...
Coronavirus: Cyprus pledges €200,000 to the WHO
Cyprus has pledged €200,000 to the World Health Organisation (WHO) in support of the efforts to limit the spread of coronavirus. President Nicos Anastasiades on...
WHO denies being ‘China-centric’ after Trump comment
World Health Organisation officials on Wednesday denied that the body was “China-centric” and said that the acute phase of a pandemic was not the time...
Cypriot dieticians issue warning over sugar consumption
The recommended daily intake of sugar for adults should not exceed 10 per cent of their total daily calorie intake, while for children, the daily...
Almost half of Cypriot kids now overweight, Mediterranean diet ‘gone’
By Annette Chrysostomou Of all Europeans, Cypriots have the highest rate of overweight and obese children, 43 per cent of both boys and girls, the...
500 Syrian patients show symptoms pointing to toxic weapons exposure
The World Health Organization said on Wednesday around 500 people had been treated for “signs and symptoms consistent with exposure to toxic chemicals” after a...
Europe’s HIV epidemic growing at alarming rate – WHO
The number of people newly diagnosed with HIV in Europe reached its highest level in 2016 since records began, showing the region’s epidemic growing “at...
America’s slashed global health funding jeopardizes well-being and safety
By Amanda Glassman Plans by the Trump administration to slash U.S. global health funding would be a huge setback for countries and organizations – not to...
Nearly half of abortions annually are unsafe – study
Nearly half of the 55.7 million abortions that take place globally each year are unsafe and putting women’s lives at risk, a study said on...
Cyprus the safest country in the world for young people
Cyprus is the safest country in the world for young people out of 184 countries across the globe, according to the latest data published by...