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World Health Organization
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How worried should we be about the pneumonia outbreak in China?
C Raina MacIntyre, UNSW Sydney; Ashley Quigley, UNSW Sydney; Haley Stone, UNSW Sydney, and Rebecca Dawson, UNSW Sydney…
5 Strategies To Prepare Now For The Next Pandemic
While the world is still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, public health and emergency management experts are already…
The Biggest Financial Contributors To The World Health Organization
With Trump announcing that the US will halt funding, China will be WHO’s biggest benefactor. The United States…
A Brief History Of The World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) began its operations 71 years ago today. Also during this day, WHO celebrates…
7 Dangerous Myths About Coronavirus Busted By The World Health Organization
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV / COVID-19) is definitely a valid source of concern. However, there are a…
WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Over Coronavirus: 4 Questions Answered
The World Health Organization reversed course on Jan. 30 and declared the coronavirus a “Public Health Emergency of…
UN And Facebook Collaborate To Address Deceptive Misinformation About Vaccines
Up to this day, misconceptions on vaccination are still prevalent. It doesn’t help that there are social media…
Flu Plane: Are We Really Ready For A Global Pandemic?
An Emirates airliner was quarantined at John F Kennedy International Airport on September 5 after several passengers reported flu-like symptoms.…
When We Harm The Environment, We’re Hurting Our Health
Our planet’s resources find themselves in a precarious situation. The very ideals and strengths that have helped humanity…
Women’s Day Tribute: For These Girls, Danger Is a Way of Life
Poverty, violence, and cultural traditions oppress millions of girls around the world, but some are finding hope through…