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Monkeypox outbreak: Everything you should know about the virus so far

The smallpox-related virus has been mostly affecting men who have sex with men. Authorities are trying to curb its spread without perpetuating stigma.

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99% of the world's population is breathing unsafe air, WHO warns

Air pollution is as bad for global health as smoking - and 89 times as bad as war. New research calculates just how many life-years it steals from us.

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Mysterious hepatitis cases rise to 348 worldwide. Is COVID a factor?

The World Health Organization says there are now at least 348 cases of hepatitis of unknown origin around the world, mainly affecting children.

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WHO begins gathering evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine

World Health Organization chiefs said during a visit to Kyiv on Saturday that they had verified 200 Russian attacks on health facilities.

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COVID pandemic likely caused around 15 million excess deaths: WHO

Excess mortality is the difference between the number of deaths recorded and the number that would normally be expected based on historical data.

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Obesity kills 1.2 million people in Europe every year, WHO says

Rates of being overweight or obese have more than doubled in Europe since the 1970s, the UN health agency said.

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Three more children die in unexplained acute hepatitis outbreak

The unexplained cases of liver inflammation have led to at least 17 liver transplants and four deaths among patients aged under 16.

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At least one child has died from mystery Hepatitis outbreak, WHO says

Health authorities are investigating the possible cause of an outbreak of 'acute hepatitis of unknown origin' that has claimed at least one life.

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WHO confirms efficacy of 'game changer' single dose HPV vaccine

The findings could help to speed up the rollout of HPV vaccines in poorer countries where coverage is limited.

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Mysterious spike in hepatitis in children sees cases around Europe

Last week, health authorities warned countries to be on the alert following a spike in cases of hepatitis of unknown origin in children in the UK.

Ukraine

WHO chief uses Ukraine war to question racial equality

"I don't know if the world really gives equal attention to black and white lives," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.

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'People need to see the climate crisis as a health crisis'

The mother of a London girl killed by air pollution wants the world to finally ditch fossil fuels and "clean up the air".

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99% of world's population breathes poor-quality air

Air quality is poorest in WHO's Eastern Mediterranean and Southeast Asia regions, followed by Africa.

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COVID cases rising after countries 'abruptly' eased measures, says WHO

Dr Hans Kluge has said that he remains "vigilant but optimistic" about the pandemic situation in Europe.

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Global COVID deaths 'estimated to be three times higher than reported'

Researchers say that more than 18 million people have probably died because of the coronavirus.

Ukraine

Attacks on hospitals and ambulances in Ukraine 'increasing rapidly'

The World Health Organization has confirmed 16 separate attacks on Ukrainian healthcare facilities since 24 February.

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The other pandemic: Obesity set to hit 1 billion people by 2030

Obesity rates around the world are soaring and governments are failing to tackle the issue as a systemic problem, health campaigners warn.

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COVID in Europe: France to scrap face masks and vaccine passes

Here is our summary of the latest pandemic situation across the continent.

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Euroviews. Europe's refugees and migrants deserve better health outcomes | View

"To make better health a reality for refugees and migrants as for everyone else, we need an honest and transparent conversation with everyone represented at the table."

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Rich countries should pay €14 billion urgently to end pandemic — WHO

"Science gave us the tools to fight COVID-19; if they are shared globally in solidarity, we can end COVID-19 as a global health emergency this year," said the World Health Organization's chief.