AWANI Tonight: WHO warns of global surge in measles
The World Health Organisation reveals that in 2023, there were an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles, raising alarm of a global surge.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Malaysia leads global charge to tackle lung disease at World Cancer Congress
Malaysia spearheaded the submission of a landmark World Health Organisation (WHO) Lung Health Resolution.
Tue Sep 24 2024
WHO Chief says 'carnage must stop' in Gaza
The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said "carnage must stop," in Gaza, where the Palestinian death toll has climbed to 20,000.
Fri Dec 22 2023
WHO acknowledges India's success in reducing TB incidence, mortality
India's Health Ministry said The World Health Organisation (WHO) has acknowledged India's success in lowering tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality since 2015.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Non-sugar sweeteners don't help reduce body fat, WHO says
Non-sugar sweeteners do not provide any long-term benefits for adults or children seeking to lose body fat, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a newly released guideline Monday.
Tue May 16 2023
IATA urges govts to take experts' against travel restrictions advice
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to listen to experts, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), that advised against travel restrictions.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Tedros re-elected as head of World Health Organisation
Tedros re-elected as Director General of WHO by a strong majority for another five years.
Wed May 25 2022
Explainer - Omicron 'stealth' COVID variant BA.2 now dominant globally
BA.2 now represents nearly 86 pct of all sequenced cases, according to the World Health Organisation.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Malaysia to attend EB WHO meeting in Geneva
A Malaysian delegation led by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin will take part in the 150th session of the executive board (EB) of the World Health Organisation (WHO)in Geneva from Jan 24 to 29.
Sat Jan 22 2022
FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The World Health Organisation agreed to launch negotiations on an international pact to prevent and control future pandemics.
Thu Dec 02 2021
MOH closely monitoring WHO, other countries on Omicron variant
MOH is constantly monitoring reports from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as well as other countries on the new COVID-19 B.1.1.529 variant, now named Omicron.
Sat Nov 27 2021
Khairy leads Malaysian delegation to 72nd WPRCM in Japan
Khairy Jamaluddin is leading a Malaysian delegation to the 72nd World Health Organisation Western Pacific Region Committee Meeting (WPRCM) in Himeji, Japan scheduled for tomorrow.
Sun Oct 24 2021
WHO DG thanks Khairy for encouraging Malaysians to speak on mental health
World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today thanked Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin for encouraging Malaysians to speak on mental health.
Mon Oct 11 2021
One psychiatrist for 100,000 people in Malaysia now - Health DG
The recommended World Health Organisation ratio is one psychiatrist serving 10,000 people.
Sun Oct 10 2021
Tedros poised for re-election at WHO as support grows
Tedros has gained wide support for a second term as head of the World Health Organisation.
Fri Sep 24 2021