The World Health Organization (WHO) three years ago on 11 March 2020 declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. However, its origins still remain unknown, even though many reports claim it is China's Wuhan province from where the virus originated.

3 years on since COVID 'pandemic', WHO chief says finding origins a 'moral imperative'

As more and more countries are imposing restrictions on travellers from China amid the recent surge in cases in the country, Beijing’s state media, called these mandates “discriminatory”.

WHO ‘concerned’ about increase of COVID-19 cases in China, calls restrictions by countries ‘understandable’

As per a World Health Organization (WHO) update, more than 50,000 cases of monkeypox have been recorded in the global outbreak that the world is battling. WHO figures on Wednesday show that transmission is slowing in the virus hotspots of Europe and the United States, reported AFP.

'We don't have to live with monkeypox': WHO says the outbreak can be stopped

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday warned that there was a 'real' risk of monkeypox 'becoming established' in countries where it is non-endemic. The warning from the agency came when more than a thousand cases have now been confirmed in such countries.

WHO warns of 'real' risk as monkeypox cases reach 1000 mark 

Xi Jinping's one-time ally Tedros Adhanom has criticised his zero-covid policy as 'unsustainable'. The strict lockdowns have put 40% of China's GDP at risk. Reports say Xi is struggling with a life-threatening illness. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Has Xi Jinping lost the plot?

Amid abortion rights causing a flutter in the United States, World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that restricting access to abortion will lead to unhealthy and unsafe procedures.

‘Access to safe abortion saves lives’: WHO chief comments amid row

World Health Organization (WHO) chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday visited Gujarat and greeted the local public in Gujarati in the presence of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Watch: 'Kem chho': WHO chief Tedros impresses by speaking Gujarati on India visit

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, one of the most prominent figures of the global battle against Covid-19, will stand unopposed Tuesday for the nomination to continue heading the World Health Organization.

Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO's prominent figure remains unopposed in top post race

As the world grapples with the Omicron variant, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asserted that "blanket travel bans will not prevent the international spread of Omicron," while adding, "globally, we have a toxic mix of low vaccine coverage and very low testing."

Blanket travel bans will not prevent international spread of Omicron, says WHO Chief Tedros

The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus pleaded with countries during the World Health Assembly to do their part to tackle vaccine inequality amid the risk of Omicron variant spreading globally.

WHO chief raises alarm over vacccine equity amid risk of Omicron spreading globally

While speaking on the newly found COVID-19 variant Omicron, the World Health Organisation (WHO) chief- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the lack of sharing of biological samples hindered our collective ability to understand how the virus is evolving. He also raised alarm over vaccine equity during his speech.

'103 countries have not even reached 40% vaccination', says WHO chief Tedros

W.H.O. Chief Dr.Tedros delayed declaring the Wuhan virus a pandemic, he defended and covered up for China, he also sat on vaccine approvals. Instead of holding Dr. Tedros accountable, countries are now nominating him for a second term. Palki Sharma says Dr. Tedros must go.

Gravitas: W.H.O. Chief Dr. Tedros stands unopposed for re-election

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 80,000 to 180,000 healthcare workers may have died due to coronavirus between January 2020 and May 2021. WHO chief Tedros called on countries to improve monitoring and reporting of infections and deaths among healthcare workers while highlighting the fact that in Africa less than one in ten health workers have been fully vaccinated.

180,000 healthcare workers may have died due to COVID-19: WHO

Germany is seeking support from other European Union members to ensure a second term for Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the helm of the World Health Organisation, but African states have yet to show their cards, government sources and diplomats said on Wednesday.

Germany seeks backing for Tedros at WHO helm as Africa quiet: Diplomats

As the countries rush to vaccinate their citizens, some of the poorer countries are struggling to get access to doses of these vaccines to fight the deadly coronavirus.

Give at least 50% of vaccine doses to Covax programme: WHO

The COVID-19 pandemic is being perpetuated by a "scandalous inequity" in vaccine distribution, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, addressing its annual ministerial assembly, urged countries to donate vaccine doses to the COVAX mechanism to inoculate 10 per cent of populations of all countries by September, and 30 per cent by year-end.

WHO's Tedros urges countries and drug makers to get more vaccine to poorer countries

The WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned the world that the second year of the pandemic will be deadlier than the first one. "In January, I spoke about the potential unfolding of a moral catastrophe," Tedros said in a press conference.

'Reconsider vaccinating children, donate to Covax,' says WHO chief as he warns against 'deadliest year'

Coronavirus vaccines remain out of reach in the poorest countries, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report on Friday, marking the first anniversary of the COVAX dose-sharing facility.

Tedros denounces vaccine inequity as COVAX sharing scheme marks first year

The head of the World Health Organization on Sunday appealed to Tanzania to take "robust action" to combat Covid-19 in the country, where the president has long played down the virus.

WHO chief calls on Tanzania to combat COVID-19

Several countries have approved coronavirus vaccines produced in the West and have also started mass coronavirus vaccination drives for their citizens. While it has been a great step to offer vaccines to citizens, the World Health Organization has labelled this as the "brink of a catastrophic moral failure".

WHO chief Tedros slams 'rich' countries and vaccine producers for ignoring 'poor' nations

World Health Organisation Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that coronavirus crisis will not be the last pandemic, and attempts to improve human health is "doomed" without tackling climate change and animal welfare.

History tells us this won't be last pandemic, says WHO chief on coronavirus

World Health Organisation Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Sunday called on countries to make greater investment in their public health systems to make the world better prepared for future epidemics and pandemics.

WHO chief calls for more investments in public health

The year of the pandemic has been tough and many people have sacrificed their time with family and friends to cater to the medical, mental and physical emergencies.

'We will sit at family tables missing a familiar face: WHO chief Tedros shares Christmas message

The World Health Organization's director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said he will be 'happy' to take a shot of the approved COVID-19 vaccine in front of the cameras, after the US President-elect Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and many others volunteered for the same.

WHO Chief Tedros to take COVID-19 vaccine on camera

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