World news about “WHO” published by euronews.
New coronavirus may be contagious from human to human The World Health Organisation has said that there is increasing evidence to suggest that the coronavirus can be passed between people in close contact… 13/05/2013
Israel allows aid into Gaza as WHO tries to raise money for moreThe World Health Organisation launched an urgent appeal for aid for Gaza on Sunday, as the conflict with Israel continues. The UN’s public health arm is… 18/11/2012
Branding banned – Australia gets tough on tobaccoThe High Court in Australia has handed down a landmark ruling that forces tobacco companies to ditch branding on cigarette packets. From December, all… 15/08/2012
Deadly Ebola outbreak in UgandaEfforts are underway to contain an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus that has killed at least 13 people in western Uganda. There is no treatment or vaccine… 29/07/2012
WHO links diesel fumes to cancerThe World Health Organisation has warned that exhaust fumes emitted from diesel engines can cause cancer in humans. Diesel should be categorised along with… 13/06/2012
WHO says mobile phones may cause brain cancerThe World Health Organisation’s claim mobile phone use can trigger certain brain cancers may have no scientific evidence to back it up, but it has increased… 01/06/2011
Mobiles join pickled onions in cancer risk groupThe latest news that mobile phones could possibly cause human cancer might have sent millions reaching for their hands-free kits, but the electronics industry… 01/06/2011
WHO warns of “possible” cancer link to cellphonesMillions use them everyday and modern life would not be the same without them, but now a report has questioned the safety of mobile phones. The World Health… 01/06/2011
WHO slammed over handling of swine fluThe World Health Organisation is facing fresh claims that it exaggerated the risks of swine flu. A study for the human rights watchdog, the Council of… 05/06/2010
Nigeria hit by deadly lead poisoning outbreakMore than 100 children have been killed by lead poisoning as a result of illegal gold minining in northern Nigeria. Authorities in Zamfara state say a total… 04/06/2010
WHO wins Asturias International Cooperation prizeThe second of this year’s eight Asturias prizewinners has been announced in Oviedo, Spain. The prize, for international co-operation, has been won by the UN’s… 27/05/2009
Influenza A under spotlight at WHO assemblyDebate over the H1N1 flu is likely to dominate discussion at the annual assembly of the World Health Organisation that opens today. The four-day meeting in… 18/05/2009
Flu edging closer to level 5 on WHO scaleAs part of the EU’s response to the swine flu threat health officials have met representatives of the pharmaceutical industry to discuss stocks of anti-viral… 29/04/2009
WHO raises alert level as swine flu spreadsWith suspected cases cropping up worldwide, global concern is growing over the spread of swine flu. The World Health Organisation has raised its warning… 28/04/2009
