World Health Organization
WHO to rename monkeypox virus to avoid discrimination
Urgent move to change name comes after scientists call it ‘inaccurate’ and ‘stigmatising’ as virus spreads
Ian Sample Science editor
15, Jun, 2022 @1:20 PM
China calls theory that Covid originated in Chinese lab ‘politically motivated lie’
WHO report has said origins of virus are still unknown and recommended further investigation
Vincent Ni China affairs correspondent
10, Jun, 2022 @1:28 PM
The Guardian view on monkeypox: communication is crucial | Editorial
Editorial: Language has a vital part to play in virus control. The World Health Organization should monitor it, as well as case numbers
Editorial
05, Jun, 2022 @5:25 PM
Do wood burners add to air pollution in cities? Yes, say citizen scientists
Pioneering Bristol study blames the solid-fuel burners in people’s homes for breaches of World Health Organisation guidelines
Tom Wall
29, May, 2022 @6:00 AM
Monkeypox outbreak: WHO working on sexual contact theory, top adviser says
David Heymann says experts developing guidance for countries, as New York City resident tests positive for Orthopoxvirus
Edward Helmore and agencies in New York
21, May, 2022 @7:17 PM
The Guardian view on low Covid vaccination rates: not just North Korea | Editorial
Editorial: Pyongyang has left its people highly vulnerable to this outbreak. But rich countries have a responsibility for the lack of protection in other places
Editorial
19, May, 2022 @5:51 PM
United Australia party and Coalition MPs denounced for ‘totally misleading’ claim about WHO
UAP uses full-page print ads to perpetuate baseless claim about a possible pandemic treaty as calls grow for uniform election media blackout rules
Christopher Knaus
19, May, 2022 @2:30 AM
North Korea ‘in great turmoil’ over Covid death toll, says Kim Jong-un
Regime reports another 21 deaths as fresh outbreaks of coronavirus in South Africa and US concern health officials
Justin McCurry in Tokyo, Jason Burke in Cape Town
15, May, 2022 @9:00 AM
China’s zero-Covid policy is not sustainable, WHO director general says
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus calls for shift in approach as scores of Chinese cities remain in strictly enforced lockdown
Vincent Ni China affairs correspondent
10, May, 2022 @7:00 PM
Erosion of abortion rights gathers pace around the world as US signals new era
A leaked supreme court draft ruling shows the US is set to end 50 years of a woman’s right to choose. Elsewhere, the battle still rages
Weronika Strzyżyńska
03, May, 2022 @5:29 PM
Obesity ‘epidemic’ leading to 1.2m deaths a year in Europe, says WHO
Health body issues stark warning as report finds disease causing 200,000 cancer cases a year in region
Andrew Gregory Health editor
03, May, 2022 @12:15 PM
Covid-19: India accused of trying to delay WHO revision of death toll
According to WHO analysis, figure for country is more than 4 million and not official tally of 520,000
Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi
18, Apr, 2022 @5:14 PM
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