The World Health Organization turns 75 today. Forged in the years following World War II, many hoped people would finally work together to eradicate some of the world's worst diseases. Every so often ...

The head of the World Health Organization says the hunger crisis in Gaza remains "catastrophic." The comments came two weeks after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect. Israel is required ...

As the world emerged from a global pandemic, the World Health Organization began drafting a legal agreement to respond to future pandemics. Since then, the document has been a target of misinformation ...

MOLOTOV, Eden, Hull and Foo Ping-Sheung, speaking for their governments, jointly declared at Moscow on October 30 that "they recognized the necessity of establishing at the earliest practicable date a ...

If the World Health Organization (WHO) wants to maintain its legitimacy on the world stage, it must now answer some tough questions about the extent it has kowtowed to China during the coronavirus ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. NEW YORK — The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after President ...

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was established as a multilateral association to ensure security and maintain stability across the vast Eurasian region, join forces to counteract emerging ...

A world in which the US and World Health Organization are adrift holds repercussions for US national interests and security as well as geopolitical ramifications. On January 22, 2026, President Trump ...