World Health Organisation admits they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran
It is preparing for the ‘worst-case scenario’ The World Health Organisation (WHO) has admitted that they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran. The specialised United Nations agency responsible for international public health has confirmed that it is preparing for the “worst-case scenario” as the war between the US, Israel, Iran and other […]
4 months ago
Overweight and obesity have hit “epidemic proportions” in Europe, WHO warns
Almost two-thirds of adults in Europe are living with overweight or obesity. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that overweight and obesity have reached “epidemic proportions” in Europe. In a new report, the international health body says that almost two-thirds of adults and one in three children in the region are living with the […]
4 years ago
WHO “sure” nasal and oral Covid-19 vaccines will become available to the public
The organisation’s chief scientist has said these “second-generation vaccines” could present advantages. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said she is “sure” nasal and oral Covid-19 vaccines will become available to the public. Speaking during a live Q&A on the WHO’s social channels, she was asked if there are any […]
5 years ago
WHO says annual booster Covid-19 vaccine likely to be introduced in Ireland
“That’s going to become part of the new way in which we’ll keep ourselves safe in the face of the Covid threat.” The World Health Organisation (WHO) special envoy on Covid-19 Dr David Nabarro has said that Ireland will likely introduce annual booster vaccines to “keep safe in the face of the Covid-19 threat.” “Now, […]
5 years ago
Ireland quadruples WHO contribution for 2020 after US withdraws funding
Ireland is backing the World Health Organisation. Ireland will quadruple its contribution to the World Health Organisation in the wake of the US decision to halt its funding. US President Donald Trump said the WHO had “failed in its basic duty” in its response to the coronavirus outbreak. Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney […]
6 years ago
“This is not a time for fear” – WHO urges calm as coronavirus outbreak spreads
“The most important thing is to calm down and do the right things to fight this very dangerous virus.” The World Health Organisation has moved to allay mounting fears over the spread of coronavirus, noting that it is providing the tools to support every affected country accordingly. On Thursday evening, the first case of coronavirus […]
6 years ago