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Mendelovich says Israel should remain in WHO until alternative is set up
He stressed the necessity of the WHO, explaining that “it’s important to understand that the WHO operates in areas where we have no alternatives.”
Illinois joins WHO global outbreak network despite US withdrawal from agency
Five Gazan patients evacuated via newly-opened Rafah crossing in first since 2025
Low risk of deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, World Health Organization reassures
Trump's board of folly: Why putting Turkey, Qatar in charge of Gaza is a farce - opinion
To place Ankara and Doha – two of the most vocal enablers of Hamas – in charge of shepherding Gaza toward peace is akin to appointing the tobacco lobby to run the World Health Organization.
US officially exits WHO, citing COVID-19 pandemic management failure
The US has officially left the World Health Organization, citing mismanagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking concerns about global health collaboration and future US involvement.
Breakthrough Tel Aviv University study uncovers how skin cancer outsmarts immune system
The study shows that melanoma cells release tiny bubble-like structures called extracellular vesicles, or EVs, which can paralyze the immune cells that normally attack tumors.
Israel must leave World Health Organization, Knesset's new health committee chair says
MK Limor Son Har-Melech’s push to withdraw Israel from the WHO drew backlash from health leaders, who warned of risks to public health and international ties.
Israel must confront the growing economic toll of depression - opinion
Depression is costing Israel is costing the country between an estimated NIS 12 billion and NIS 16 billion per year.
While scientists race to study spread of measles in US, Kennedy unravels hard-won gains
Instead of acting quickly to prevent a measles comeback, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has undermined public health officials' ability to prevent and contain outbreaks.
Over 100, including children, killed in attack on Sudan kindergarten, hospital
Sudan's Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks that it said were carried out by the Rapid Support Forces using drones.
Israel's measles outbreak linked to global decline in vaccination rates, WHO warns
More than 10 children in Israel have died from measles since the start of the year, and thousands have been infected.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak contained, health officials declare
Congolese health officials declared the Ebola outbreak over after the DRC used a revamped national surveillance system to rapidly contain transmission in Kasai Province.
Renewed fighting in central Sudan displaces 2,000 people, conflict intensifies in north Kordofan
The war in Sudan continues to escalate, displacing 2,000 people from towns around Bara as the army and RSF fight for control. Aid groups warn the real death toll is far higher than 40,000.
