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A panel consisting of Nobel laureates, former presidents and prime ministers has urged global negotiators of WHO member states to redouble their efforts to reach a consensus on the Pandemic Accord.
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WHO announces 28% staff cut by June 2026 amid $1bn funding shortfall

HQ Team November 19, 2025: The World Health Organization (WHO) will eliminate nearly 2,400 positions by June 2026—cutting up to 28% of its.

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One in four older people experience social isolation, and one in six adolescents is socially isolated and lonely, “though this is likely an under-estimate,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General said.
Drugs Health Pharma

One in 4 elderly, one in 6 adolescents experience social isolation: WHO chief

HQ Team November 16, 2023: One in four older people experience social isolation, and one in six adolescents is socially isolated and lonely,.

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Covid-19
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WHO meeting in January to end Covid-19 tag as a global health emergency

The criteria for ending Covid-19's tag as a global health emergency will come up at a WHO's committee meeting next month, director-general Tedros.

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Climate Health

Covid-19 battle lacked global cooperation, coordination: WHO

The global response to combat the Covid-19 crisis lacked cooperation and coordination: WHO

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