WHO says fatal case of Nipah virus confirmed in Bangladesh
Authorities say that steps are being taken to contain the virus and that a risk of global spread remains low.
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Nearly one-third of women worldwide faced partner or sexual violence: WHO
Despite stark findings, World Health Organization says violence against women and girls is ‘a deeply neglected crisis’.
Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus
Nine cases reported in Ethiopia’s Omo region, bordering conflict-wracked South Sudan, which has a fragile health system.
Tuberculosis kills 1.23 million people last year, WHO says
The UN health agency warns recent progress in tackling the disease is under threat due to a shortfall in critical aid.
What if … the United Nations was disbanded next Friday?
Experts tell Al Jazeera what would happen if the world decided to get rid of its core institution next week.
From: NewsFeed
Sick children from Gaza arrive in Italy for medical treatment
Italy is welcoming 19 children who were evacuated from Gaza by the World Health Organization.
Published On 6 Nov 2025
From: The Stream
Is the world ready for another pandemic?
With countries struggling to bring the chikungunya virus under control, is the world prepared for another pandemic?
Published On 31 Oct 2025
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Are vaccine mandates needed to achieve high vaccination rates?
There are calls to remove mandates in the US – but the country faces unique barriers compared with other countries.
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Why has Pakistan’s HPV vaccine campaign faced a backlash?
Pakistan rolled out the vaccine for the HPV virus last month. The virus causes cervical cancer.
WHO warns $1.7bn funding shortfall threatens polio eradication efforts
The significant funding reductions mean certain activities will simply not happen: WHO’s polio eradication director.
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Bangladesh rolls out typhoid immunisation drive for 50 million children
The campaign aims to protect the children from the drug-resistant disease spreading across South Asia.
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