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Famine grips Gaza, WHO warns

WHO said Gaza’s population is facing acute food insecurity under the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification…reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued its starkest warning yet about the

1 August 2025

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Trump Cuts Ties with WHO, Cites Pandemic Mishandling

President Donald Trump took a bold step on Monday by announcing the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his first day back in office. This decision, which comes

20 January 2025

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WHO warns of infectious disease risk in Gaza

The UN organisation called for establishing multiple medical evacuation corridors out of Gaza to ensure the safe and timely passage of patients via all possible routes…reports Asian Lite News The World Health

7 August 2024

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UAE, WHO launch emergency evacuation of 148 Palestinians

This initiative demonstrates the urgent need for humanitarian intervention and reaffirms the UAE’s steadfast commitment to supporting the people of Gaza amidst the catastrophic situation….reports Asian Lite News As part of its

31 July 2024

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WHO chief urges countries to quickly seal pandemic deal

Tedros said the task before negotiators had been “immense, technically, legally, and politically,” and that they had been “operating on a very ambitious time line.”…reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organization

28 May 2024

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WHO Chief Urges Israel to Lift Medical Blockade on Gaza

As only two functional hospitals are remaining in northern Gaza, the WHO Chief said it is imperative to ensure their ability to deliver health services…reports Asian Lite News Head of the World

22 May 2024

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WHO: 286K+ in Afghanistan Hit by Respiratory Illness

Earlier this month, the World Bank in a report said that Afghanistan’s struggling economy has led to deflation and poverty, Khaama Press reported. This deflationary trend persisted from April 2023 to December

26 February 2024

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Saima Wazed Appointed WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia

Speaking about her priorities, Wazed said, “The first of these is a strong focus on mental health….a long-neglected area…reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board in Geneva has

24 January 2024

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UAE President, WHO Chief Discuss Health Challenges in Gaza

The WHO Director-General congratulated His Highness on the successful hosting of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the UAE at the end of last year….reports Asian Lite News President His Highness

3 January 2024

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WHO sounds warning on Sudan health crisis

Since the conflict broke out in April, the violence has killed more than 12,000 people, according to a conservative estimate by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project…reports Asian Lite News

29 December 2023

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