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Child diseases on rise as COVID-19 slows routine vaccinations -U.N.
Nearly 23 million children missed out on routine vaccinations last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the highest number in more than…
WHO panel advises against COVID-19 vaccination proof for travel
The World Health Organization's Emergency Committee on Thursday maintained its stance that proof of COVID-19 vaccination should not be required for international…
UNHCR warns of imminent humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning of a looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan as the escalating conflict brings increased human suffering…
WHO warns against mixing and matching COVID vaccines
The World Health Organization's chief scientist on Monday advised against people mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines from different manufacturers, calling it a…
World hunger, malnutrition soared last year mostly due to COVID-19 – U.N. agencies
World hunger and malnutrition levels worsened dramatically last year, with most of the increase likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to…
Question open on need for COVID booster shot, data awaited, WHO says
The World Health Organization said on Friday that it was not clear whether COVID-19 booster vaccines will be needed to maintain protection,…
More than 8,500 children used as soldiers in 2020: U.N.
More than 8,500 children were used as soldiers last year in various conflicts across the world and nearly 2,700 others were killed,…
WHO chief scientist disappointed by CureVac trial
The World Health Organization's chief scientist said on Friday that results from the CureVac COVID-19 vaccine's initial trial were disappointing. German biotech…
WHO Europe head warns of the spread of the more transmissible delta variant
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned European countries against becoming complacent in their efforts to put an end to the coronavirus…
UPDATED: U.N. chief Guterres appointed for second term
The 193-member United Nations General Assembly on Friday appointed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for a second five-year term, beginning on Jan. 1, 2022.…
U.N. adopts new measures to cut ship emissions, critics call for more
The U.N. shipping agency approved further measures to boost the energy efficiency of commercial vessels although critics said the move fell short…
Number of people forced to flee homes has risen, says U.N.
The number of people forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution and human rights abuses has doubled in the past…