August 8, 2020 France, Germany criticize US for trying to lead WHO discussions despite withdrawal At least three officials spoke of frustrations, which were later confirmed by each country's health ministry.
August 6, 2020 Africa reaches 1 million coronavirus cases Africa has reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases, but health experts believe the real figure could be far higher.
August 5, 2020 Global coronavirus uptick sparked by youth going clubbing, visiting beaches: report World Health Organization says Covid-19 in people aged 15-24 has risen three-fold in five months
August 3, 2020 'No silver bullet' against coronavirus, warns World Health Organization chief Speaking to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, one of the world's top health officials issued a stern warning this week that there is no magic cure.
July 30, 2020 China sees spike in COVID-19 cases 6 months after WHO declares coronavirus a health emergency China on Thursday said it still has more than 18,000 people stuck in quarantine amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across the country.
July 30, 2020 WHO promotes China’s organ transplant program, despite allegations of human rights abuses At a time when the relationship between the World Health Organization (WHO) and China is under intense scrutiny, human rights activists and health experts are also questioning the organization's stance on Beijing’s questionable organ donation program.
July 28, 2020 Coronavirus leads to mass hunger, killing 10,000 children a month, UN warns The coronavirus and the restrictions that have coincided with the pandemic are pushing millions worldwide to the brink of starvation.
July 28, 2020 Coronavirus pandemic is 'one big wave,' not seasonal, say WHO officials A World Health Organization (WHO) spokesperson recently described the coronavirus pandemic as “one big wave” and cautioned against complacency in the northern hemisphere summer.
July 24, 2020 Foster care and adoption system shattered by coronavirus lockdown, experts caution For most of 2020, American lives have been upended – and for foster families and children, the interruption has been dramatic.
July 23, 2020 South Africa's 'excess deaths' surge as coronavirus cases spike; report cites 'huge discrepancy' A new report out of South Africa shows a “huge discrepancy” in the number of reported coronavirus-related deaths and the number of “excess deaths” from natural causes as COVID-19 cases spike across the country.