Madrid: Spain and Brazil reported their first monkeypox-related deaths,, marking what are thought to be the first fatalities linked to the current outbreak outside of Africa. Spain is one of the world’s worst-hit countries, with 4,298 people there infected with the virus, according to the health
Geneva: Scientists advising the World Health Organization (WHO) on monkeypox say the window is closing to stop its spread, with cases currently doubling every two weeks, raising concerns that it will take several months for the outbreak to peak. WHO Europe has forecast just over 27,000
New Delhi: As India reported its fourth monkeypox case— a 34-year-old male from Delhi with no foreign travel history — the WHO urged New Delhi to urgently enhance surveillance and public health measures to detect the infection and mount responses, besides considering informed vaccination options. The
London: European nations must accelerate vaccine uptake and bring back mask wearing to tackle a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by an Omicron offshoot and avoid stricter measures later in the year, a senior World Health Organization official said. In an interview with Reuters, WHO Regional
Geneva: Despite comprising 67% of the health and care workforce, women earn about 20% less than their male counterparts, according to a joint report by the International Labor Organization and WHO.
Geneva: Fresh surges of COVID infections show the pandemic is nowhere near over, the World Health Organisation's chief lamented, warning that the virus is running free.