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WHO Remembers Former Director-General Lee Jong-wook
WorldKorea Herald2mo ago

WHO Remembers Former Director-General Lee Jong-wook

Health officials from six countries gathered at the World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of former WHO Director-General Lee Jong-wook, the first South Korean to head an international body.

Lula and WHO Director Urge Finalization of Pandemic Agreement Amid Ebola Spread
WorldThe Guardian2mo ago

Lula and WHO Director Urge Finalization of Pandemic Agreement Amid Ebola Spread

Brazilian President Lula and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have issued an urgent plea for world leaders to finalize a pandemic agreement, created after Covid, as Ebola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They emphasize that 'the next pandemic will not wait' and leaders must honor their promise to the millions who died during Covid.

Ebola Outbreak in DRC Raises Global Concerns
WorldAPBBCNYT+47Al Jazeeradr-dkcbcnosaftonbladetberlingskeDWle-figaro+39 more2mo ago50 sources

Ebola Outbreak in DRC Raises Global Concerns

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than it can be contained, prompting the WHO to visit the epicenter and review treatments and vaccine candidates. Concerns are growing about the virus's spread, with a suspected case even reported in Brazil.

WorldReutersarab-newsdhaka-tribune+1actualite-cd2mo ago4 sources

WHO Chief Visits DRC Amid Ebola Outbreak, Announces First Recovery

The WHO Director-General visited the Democratic Republic of Congo to assess the Ebola outbreak, which has neared 1,000 cases, and announced the first confirmed recovery while calling for a ceasefire to aid response efforts. Aid supplies have arrived, and potential treatments and vaccines are being identified for trials, despite challenges including a hospital attack.

Worldnation-thailand3mo ago

Thailand Seeks Candidate for WHO Director-General

Thailand is actively seeking a representative to contest the role of Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). The country aims to put forward a strong candidate for the international position.