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France records first human case of Shamonda virus as patient dies

The virus, which primarily affects cattle and is transmitted by biting midges, was detected in a severely immunocompromised patient in Lyon – French authorities say there is currently no indication of a risk to the general public

USA v WHO: Rejection of pandemic amendments by the Trump administration

White House rejects 2024 regulations for the International Health Regulations, calling them a blow to national sovereignty

The World Health Organization: Proposes budget cuts after US withdrawal

WHO says it is positive to suggestions from the US, and other countries, on how to better serve global health

Study: Air pollution responsible for 7% of deaths in major cities in India

The worst situation was observed in the capital New Delhi with 12,000 annual deaths

WHO chief warns to prepare for disease even deadlier than Covid

In Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday, director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus sounded an alarm that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over

WHO Warns Of ‘Unusual’ Surge in Severe Myocarditis in Babies

WHO assessed the public health risk as low, but added that in certain situations, it “may be advisable to close child-care facilities and schools to reduce the intensity of transmission.”

Outrage over WHO advice on sexuality for infants

The guidance says that “sexuality education starts from birth” and is described as a “framework for policy makers, educational and health authorities and specialists”.

Sweden’s Covid death rate among lowest in Europe, despite avoiding strict lockdowns

According to new figures from the World Health Organisation

End of pandemic in Europe ‘plausible’ after Omicron, says WHO

The Omicron variant has less severe infection than Delta, studies have shown

The Countries Best and Worst Prepared for a Pandemic – Where is Greece (infographic)

The index has been revised to reflect experience from the Covid-19 pandemic

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