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WHO set for 20% membership fee increase amid criticism

June 2, 2025, 7:03 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced another 20-percent increase in its mandatory membership fees, a move a consumer group says places a heavy and...

WHO restructures, cuts budget after US withdrawal

May 28, 2025, 5:53 AM

Geneva, Switzerland—The World Health Organization tried to stabilize its finances at its annual assembly which ended on Tuesday, but still remains well short of reaching...

Argentina ratifies its withdrawal from WHO

May 27, 2025, 8:40 PM

BUENOS AIRES — Argentina has ratified its decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization and reaffirmed its collaboration with Washington, during a visit...

WHO chief begs Israel to show ‘mercy’ in Gaza

May 23, 2025, 9:00 PM

GENEVA – Fighting back tears, the head of the World Health Organization has urged Israel to have “mercy” in the Gaza war and insisted...

PBBM touts Philippines’ role in global health at WHA78

May 21, 2025, 10:37 AM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hailed the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), calling it a key force in transforming multilateral cooperation in global health."As a...

WHO adopts landmark pandemic agreement

May 21, 2025, 6:26 AM

Geneva, Switzerland—The World Health Organization's member states on Tuesday adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement on tackling future health crises, after more than three years of...

Experts ask WHO to change to address health issues

May 10, 2025, 5:12 PM

Public health experts called for an overhaul of the World Health Organization (WHO), claiming that its current dogmatic approach hinders its effectiveness in addressing...

WHO urges halt to health workers performing female genital mutilation

April 28, 2025, 8:41 AM

Geneva, Switzerland—The World Health Organisation said on Monday it wanted a code of conduct to bar medical workers from performing female genital mutilation (FGM). Issuing fresh...

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