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Rising sexual abuse allegations at WHO show reforms are working, chief says

The head of the World Health Organization said on Friday that there has been an increase in allegations of sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment (SEAH) within the agency, a sign that its reform strategy is working.

Reuters

Donors seek more WHO action on sexual abuse after Congo scandal

A group of more than 50 countries, led by Britain, asked the World Health Organization on Friday to strengthen its approach to dealing with sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment, saying such cases "deeply undermine" its important work.

Reuters

Japan to watch WHO probe of director's alleged racism, abuse

Japan's government says it will watch the World Health Organization’s probe into staff complaints over racism and abuse by a top Japanese official but denied it inappropriately received sensitive vaccine information from him

The Independent UK

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WHO head Tedros faces a challenge all humanitarians know well

In 2017, the World Health Organisation (WHO) appointed Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as its director general. He’s the first African and the first person from the global south to occupy this high office.

The Conversation

UK reports 89,176 new cases and 277 deaths – as it happened

UK cases and deaths fall day-on-day; Hong Kong government to compensate pet shops affected by culling of hamsters for Covid reasons

The Guardian - UK

WHO examining allegations official abused staff, leaked vaccine data to Japan

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said it is looking into allegations a regional director in Asia bullied staff, used racist language and leaked sensitive vaccine data to Japan, accusations the official denies.

Reuters

Australia seeks briefing on WHO 'racism'

Health Minister Greg Hunt says he will seek advice on claims that a key World Health Organisation director in the region has engaged in racist behaviour.

AAP

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WHO backs Neil Young's Spotify boycott over Joe Rogan's COVID-19 vaccine 'misinformation'

After removing his music from Spotify over what he says is COVID-19 vaccine misinformation aired on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, veteran rocker Neil Young wins the praise of the World Health Organization's chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

ABC News

WHO chief backs Neil Young’s Spotify protest over Joe Rogan Covid misinformation

“They can have Rogan or Young. Not both,” Mr Young said

The Independent UK

WHO chief backs Neil Young over Covid misinformation row with Spotify

Singer thanked for ‘standing up against inaccuracies' after the streaming service refused to remove Joe Rogan’s podcast

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution level in Chennai, Coimbatore higher than WHO norms: Greenpeace

PM10 levels in Chennai three times more than the WHO prescribed norms, says study

The Hindu

Covid: Who is responsible for tracking new variants as they emerge around the world?

More than two years after Covid first emerged in China, mechanisms are now in place that flag up potentially dangerous new variants sometimes months before they make the news. Namita Singh reports

The Independent UK

Covid variants: How many strains are in circulation and causing concern around the world?

Omicron and Delta most pernicious but not the only coronavirus offspring under observation

The Independent UK

Autism: What parents know, what they don't

About one in 160 children has Autism spectrum disorder, says the World Health Organisation (WHO) and adds that though it can be detected in childhood, often it is not diagnosed until much later.

The Times of India

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The Independent UK

WHO staff complaint, email allege racism and abuse in Asia

Staffers at the World Health Organization have alleged the U.N. health agency’s top director in the Western Pacific engaged in unethical, racist, and abusive behavior that has undermined its efforts to curb the coronavirus pandemic, according to an internal complaint filed last October

The Guardian - UK

Boosters increase protection against death from Omicron in over-50s to 95% – UKHSA; UK records 338 deaths – as it happened

Protection against death increases to around 95% two weeks after receiving a booster dose, UK health agency says; UK reports another 96,871 Covid cases

Newcastle Herald

Six anti-vaxxer myths about COVID vaccines for kids debunked

Got some concerns about the COVID-19 vaccination for kids? Let's hear from an expert rather than a social media post.

The Guardian - UK

Netherlands lifts toughest Covid curbs with Denmark and France set to follow

Many EU countries opt to reopen despite record infections as WHO suggests Omicron may signal more manageable phase of pandemic

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The Conversation

Vaccine mandates for healthcare workers should be scrapped – omicron has changed the game

Time is running out for National Health Service staff in England who have not had a COVID vaccine. Doctors and nurses have until Thursday, February 3, to have their first jab. If they don’t, they will not be fully immunised by the beginning of April and could be dismissed.

The Independent UK

WHO: Record weekly COVID cases last week but deaths stable

The World Health Organization says there were 21 million new coronavirus cases reported globally last week

Daily Record

Four Omicron sub-variants are in circulation across the world, WHO warns

The Covid strain saw countries reinforce restrictions in order to stop the spread of the highly-transmissible mutation of the virus.

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO: Omicron Risk Remains Very High

The risk level related to the Omicron variant remains very high, the WHO said late Tuesday, with the numbers of new Covid-19 cases hitting another record high last week. "Over 21 million new cases were reported, representing the highest number of weekly cases recorded since the beginning of the pandemic,"…

The Times of India

Over 21 million new Covid-19 cases reported globally last week, highest number of weekly cases recorded since beginning of pandemic: WHO

UNITED NATIONS: Over 21 million new coronavirus cases were reported around the world last week, representing the highest number of weekly cases recorded since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the World Health Organisation.

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Afghanistan's health system 'seriously under threat': WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said fundamental and life-saving primary health care services in Afghanistan are under severe threat due to a lack of external funding since the change of regime in August 2021.

The Independent UK

Covid: Cases of Omicron sub-variant increasing in many countries, warns WHO

Despite ‘more transmissible’ strain, scientists do not appear concerned it will trigger another wave

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