![WHO Chief says 'carnage must stop' in Gaza WHO Chief says 'carnage must stop' in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703215624_drtedrosadhanomgh.jpg)
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 WHO acknowledges India's success in reducing TB incidence, mortality](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660782615_WHO.jpg)
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 don't help reduce body fat, WHO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41684211538_gemuk.jpg)
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 IATA urges govts to take experts' against travel restrictions advice](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61648458974_KLIA.jpg)
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
![Malaysia to attend EB WHO meeting in Geneva Malaysia to attend EB WHO meeting in Geneva](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642826177_TBKJ.jpg)
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
![MOH closely monitoring WHO, other countries on Omicron variant MOH closely monitoring WHO, other countries on Omicron variant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41638022628_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
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
![WHO DG thanks Khairy for encouraging Malaysians to speak on mental health WHO DG thanks Khairy for encouraging Malaysians to speak on mental health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41633913632_TBKJTEDROSjpg.jpg)
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
![Malaysia selected to test effectiveness of new drugs to cure COVID-19 Malaysia selected to test effectiveness of new drugs to cure COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628853946_DGHisham.jpg)
Malaysia selected to test effectiveness of new drugs to cure COVID-19
Malaysia will conduct a study on three types of drugs to treat COVID-19 patients following large-scale international trials announced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday.
Fri Aug 13 2021
![COVID-19 likely to be endemic, may require different approach - Jemilah COVID-19 likely to be endemic, may require different approach - Jemilah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81624439574_DrJemilahMahmood.jpg)
COVID-19 likely to be endemic, may require different approach - Jemilah
COVID-19 is likely to become endemic as mentioned by the World Health Organisation (WHO), and thus a different approach may be required to tackle it.
Wed Jun 23 2021
![WHO should ask all countries to recognise WHO-listed vaccines - Khairy WHO should ask all countries to recognise WHO-listed vaccines - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621418266_KJLIVETERKINIjpg.jpg)
WHO should ask all countries to recognise WHO-listed vaccines - Khairy
The World Health Organisation (WHO) should ask all countries to recognise all types of COVID-19 vaccines that are listed by WHO, said Khairy Jamaluddin.
Mon Jun 21 2021
![Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine can be administered in Singapore after WHO approval Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine can be administered in Singapore after WHO approval](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71622647581_vaksinChinaSinov.jpg)
Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine can be administered in Singapore after WHO approval
China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine can be administered in Singapore under the special access route after it was approved for emergency use by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Wed Jun 02 2021
![Malaysia committed to combating COVID-19 with WHO member states in Western Pacific region - Dr Noor Hisham Malaysia committed to combating COVID-19 with WHO member states in Western Pacific region - Dr Noor Hisham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51622382848_sidangmediaDGNoo.jpg)
Malaysia committed to combating COVID-19 with WHO member states in Western Pacific region - Dr Noor Hisham
Malaysia is committed to winning the war against COVID-19 with other member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Western Pacific Region, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Jun 01 2021
![COVID-19 smart vaccination certificate on the cards COVID-19 smart vaccination certificate on the cards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81614589102_DatukSeriDrAdham.jpg)
COVID-19 smart vaccination certificate on the cards
The certificate will be issued in a month's time and that the matter is being discussed with the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Wed Mar 03 2021
![Armed Forces' humanitarian efforts in Bangladesh recognised by WHO - Affendi Armed Forces' humanitarian efforts in Bangladesh recognised by WHO - Affendi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71602897470_TBAFFENDIBUANG.jpg)
Armed Forces' humanitarian efforts in Bangladesh recognised by WHO - Affendi
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognised the efforts of Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) in helping Rohingya refugees at the Malaysian field hospital in Coxs Bazaar, Bangladesh.
Fri Dec 18 2020
![COVID-19 vaccine: Include foreign workers in high-risk group if warranted - WHO COVID-19 vaccine: Include foreign workers in high-risk group if warranted - WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81606200709_950x600.jpg)
COVID-19 vaccine: Include foreign workers in high-risk group if warranted - WHO
Host countries of migrant workers should consider ways to vaccinate foreign workers against COVID-19, said the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Thu Dec 17 2020