![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
![Tedros re-elected as head of World Health Organisation Tedros re-elected as head of World Health Organisation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653454509_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
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 Explainer - Omicron 'stealth' COVID variant BA.2 now dominant globally](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648540080_CHINA.jpg)
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 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
![FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638428968_OMICRON.jpg)
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 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
![Khairy leads Malaysian delegation to 72nd WPRCM in Japan Khairy leads Malaysian delegation to 72nd WPRCM in Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71635078999_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
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 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
![One psychiatrist for 100,000 people in Malaysia now - Health DG One psychiatrist for 100,000 people in Malaysia now - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51633702239_TBDG.jpg)
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 poised for re-election at WHO as support grows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71595565172_TBTedrosAdhanom.jpg)
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
![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
![White House says US can provide COVID-19 boosters if needed White House says US can provide COVID-19 boosters if needed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628100744_vaccine.jpg)
White House says US can provide COVID-19 boosters if needed
This suggests that it would not heed a call by the World Health Organisation to delay providing additional vaccinations.
Thu Aug 05 2021