The World Health Organization launched its annual appeal for funding to respond to health emergencies on Thursday, just days before the inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States,

Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy is leading House GOP lawmakers with legislation that would block U.S. taxpayer funding to the World Health Organization.

When Donald Trump returns to the White House, he's expected to issue a series of orders with far-reaching impact on global health — from abortion services to support for the World Health Organization.

BySunita Sohrabji Avian flu, Oropouche, Mpox, Norovirus, human metapneumovirus, and the ongoing threat of Covid-19 are some of the many public health challenges the world faces this year. Climate

The Biden administration releases a 'road map' for maintaining defenses against infectious diseases, as President-elect Trump vows to dismantle some of them.

Proposed legislation in Idaho aims to prevent the World Health Organization (WHO) from having jurisdiction or control over public health matters.

Health surveillance reports from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention in January 2025 did not announce a "state of emergency" sparked by a viral outbreak in the country, contrary to claims circulating online.

GENEVA: At least US$10 billion will likely be needed to rebuild Gaza's devastated health system over the next five to seven years, according an initial World Health Organization assessment Thursday. "The needs are massive,

As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and some people may worry whether the rise in cases could be felt more broadly around the world.

The World Health Organization leader worked with Carter for 20 years to fight the world's "neglected" diseases. After attending Carter's funeral, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared memories.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) collaborated on a new report ranking the most viral foodborne illnesses. The Joint Expert ...

Climate change could wreak havoc on Britain in coming decades, with rising food poisoning, allergies and the arrival of diseases such as Zika and dengue fever.