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Nasser Hospital in Gaza stopped operating given Israeli attacks

Published on: February 18, 2024
06:54

Ramallah, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) The Nasser Hospital, located in the south of the Gaza Strip, stopped operating as a result of attacks and blockade by the Israeli Army, as denounced by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Movements urge for much fairer childhood cancer treatment

Published on: February 15, 2024
17:09

Geneva, Feb 15 (Prensa Latina) As the International Childhood Cancer Day is celebrated on Thursday, international movements made up mostly of sick children’s parents stress the need for a fairer access to treatment and care for their children suffering from this disease.

WHO reports 5.5 million of dengue cases, 5000 deaths in 2023

Published on: February 13, 2024
17:18

Geneva, Feb 13 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday reported that 5.5 million people worldwide got infected with dengue in 2023 and 5,000 passed away.

WHO agreement on pandemics is a critical mission for humanity

Published on: February 12, 2024
08:46

Dubai, Feb 12 (Prensa Latina) The Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stated at the World Summit of Governments that the agreement on pandemics is a critical mission for humanity.

WHO condemns Israeli attacks over Gaza health care

Published on: February 9, 2024
15:51

Geneva, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) condemned on Friday that Israel has launched 350 attacks on health care in Gaza since October 7, with serious impacts on hospitals and health personnel.

Panama to host world conference on tobacco control

Published on: January 25, 2024
00:15

Panama, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) Health authorities confirmed that Panama will host the 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP10) in February.

WHO to debate over 40 health issues with global impact

Published on: January 22, 2024
16:25

Geneva, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) Over 40 impacting issues on global health will be debated this week during the 154th Executive Board Session of the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO affirms a ceasefire as the only way out for Gaza’s catastrophe

Published on: January 18, 2024
08:19

United Nations, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) The most critical need for the inhabitants of Gaza is a ceasefire, the rest of the efforts only address daily difficulties, according to an official WHO source.

WHO launches appeal for 1.5B dollars for key emergencies in 2024

Published on: January 15, 2024
17:19

Geneva, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched an appeal for US$ 1.5 billion to protect the health of the most vulnerable populations in 41 emergencies around the globe in 2024.

WHO reports increased Covid-19 cases in December 2023

Published on: January 10, 2024
16:33

Geneva, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) Data shared by nearly 50 nations have shown a surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in December 2023, in addition to exceeding 10,000 deaths, the WHO informed Wednesday.

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