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More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
WHO prepares for El Nino-linked spread of viral disease

WHO prepares for El Nino-linked spread of viral disease

WHO is preparing for the very high probability that 2023 and 2024 will be marked by an El Nino event, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.
Thu Jun 22 2023
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024