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March 17, 2023

WHO urges China to be transparent in sharing COVID-19 data 

WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, wants all data relating to studying the origins of COVID-19 to be shared with the international community immediately.

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October 6, 2022

WHO endorses South Africa’s vaccine regulation system

“This achievement affirms South Africa’s trailblazing endeavour in health research,” said WHO official Matshidiso Moeti.

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August 18, 2022

Drought: WHO warns of disease outbreak in Horn of Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted the need to support millions facing starvation and disease in the Horn of Africa.

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October 19, 2021

WHO names Chelsea legend Drogba ambassador

World Health Organisation has announced football legend Didier Drogba from Côte d’Ivoire as its new Goodwill Ambassador for Sport and Health.

September 22, 2021

Air pollution causes 7 million deaths yearly: WHO

WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said the burden and effect of air pollution is felt mostly by middle and low-income countries.

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus