![WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738582089_who.jpg)
WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work
The budget cut will be discussed at the Feb. 3-11 Geneva meeting.
Mon Feb 03 2025
![More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51731642425_freebloodsugartes.jpg)
More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says in a statement, the rise documented in the study was alarming.
Sun Nov 17 2024
![WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723675747_Mpoxvirus.jpg)
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
The outbreak has spread from Congo to Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, prompting action from WHO.
Thu Aug 15 2024
![WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709287971_FBREAKWHOx.jpg)
WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children
WHO is sending more than one million polio vaccines to Gaza to be administered over the coming weeks to prevent children being infected.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions' WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674497484_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions'
According to WHO, there is currently no evidence that those who are most in need are receiving sufficient quantity and quality of food.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Urgency in reaching global consensus on pandemic agreement [COLUMNIST] Urgency in reaching global consensus on pandemic agreement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642202330_facemask.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Urgency in reaching global consensus on pandemic agreement
The world needs to rekindle the negotiations on the WHO Pandemic Agreement and quickly reach a consensus to safeguarded public health.
Thu May 30 2024
![WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674497484_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the primary pipeline for emergency medical aid into the enclave from Egypt had been cut off.
Wed May 22 2024
![World may miss May deadline for pandemic accord, WHO head warns World may miss May deadline for pandemic accord, WHO head warns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674497484_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
World may miss May deadline for pandemic accord, WHO head warns
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stressed said "time is very short, and there are several outstanding issues that remain to be resolved."
Tue Jan 23 2024
![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 says only 4 hospitals operate at minimum level in northern Gaza WHO says only 4 hospitals operate at minimum level in northern Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703025997_AlAhliArabHospita.jpg)
WHO says only 4 hospitals operate at minimum level in northern Gaza
WHO and UN mission to north Gaza found that Al-Ahli Arab Hospital is a "shell" of its former self due to lack of fuel, staff and supplies.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702547722_TBecigarettesjp.jpg)
Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls
The WHO called for changes, including bans on all flavouring agents like menthol, and the application of tobacco control measures to vapes.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Gaza's 'catastrophic' health situation almost impossible to improve, says WHO Gaza's 'catastrophic' health situation almost impossible to improve, says WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701489583_Gaza.jpg)
Gaza's 'catastrophic' health situation almost impossible to improve, says WHO
Hospitals that remain open are overwhelmed by the numbers of dead and wounded arriving.
Mon Dec 11 2023
![WHO board to hold emergency meeting on Gaza health situation WHO board to hold emergency meeting on Gaza health situation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61587617162_TedrosAdhanomGhebr.jpg)
WHO board to hold emergency meeting on Gaza health situation
15 countries request UN health agency board meeting.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![WHO says it was forced to move medical supplies from southern Gaza warehouse WHO says it was forced to move medical supplies from southern Gaza warehouse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701641996_TBISRAELTANK.jpg)
WHO says it was forced to move medical supplies from southern Gaza warehouse
WHO officials said many residents of Gaza unable to access clean water and sanitation they are concerned about a major disease outbreak.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![WHO chief pushes China for full access to determine COVID's origins - FT WHO chief pushes China for full access to determine COVID's origins - FT](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674497484_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO chief pushes China for full access to determine COVID's origins - FT
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has for long been pressing China to share its information about the origins of COVID-19.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025