June 2020
WHO's Ongoing Response to COVID-19: Key Milestones and Activities
The WHO has outlined its ongoing response to COVID-19, detailing various activities and milestones achieved as of June 29, 2020. This includes media briefings, webinars,…
IOC, WHO, and UN Collaborate to Promote Global Health and Combat COVID-19
The International Olympic Committee, WHO, and the United Nations have launched a partnership to promote health and combat COVID-19 globally. This initiative involves Olympic athletes…
WHO Reports Positive Results on Dexamethasone for Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
The WHO has welcomed preliminary results from a UK clinical trial indicating that dexamethasone can significantly reduce mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients. This treatment…
WHO Investigates COVID-19 Cluster in Beijing, China
WHO is monitoring a COVID-19 outbreak in Beijing, China, where 41 symptomatic and 46 asymptomatic cases have been confirmed, linked to the Xinfadi Market. This…
World Food Safety Day 2020: FAO and WHO Highlight Global Food Safety Challenges
On 5 June 2020, the FAO and WHO held a virtual event to mark World Food Safety Day, emphasizing the importance of food safety amid…
WHO Highlights Urgent Health Needs in Yemen Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Dr. Mike Ryan of WHO addressed the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen, emphasizing the need for increased health support amid the COVID-19 crisis. The WHO…