Francis Boyle is Professor of International Law at the University of Illinois. He is the author of t

Doctor warns that Italian migrants are not being vaccinated. India orders 300 million doses of unapp

Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says 'the time has come' for such a treaty in wake of sl

New health statistics suggest the true number of global deaths attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic i

Director-general says many other countries face fragile situations

The US territory of 3.3 million people has reported more than 115,000 confirmed cases, over 115,000

Study finds 90% of 135 countries and territories surveyed report COVID-19 has disrupted access to es

The government renewed nationwide COVID-19 restriction for a month after daily death toll increase

China has donated 200,000 Sinopharm doses to the country

The latest report by the UN agency confirms more than 133.5 million infections, including nearly 3 m

Regional director says one billion Africans remain on the margins of efforts to end pandemic

In marking this year's World Health Day, the WHO is issuing a call for action to tackle poverty and

Judge Mohammed Oreibi al-Khalifa was 52

The pandemic has been disruptive for ordinary emaSwati, but top officials told VOA that they have le

The briefing appeared to be an attempt by China to get out its view on the report, which has become

New research on one-year anniversary finds British variant deadlier than other versions; Brazil post

School closures and stay-home orders have increased unpaid care and domestic work almost always done

Scientists call for new probe into disease's origins

It is first reported increase in region after six weeks of decline

Leader of 10-member team that traveled to China dismisses theory that novel coronavirus leaked from

Warning comes after South Africa suspends their vaccine campaign, citing concerns it was not as effe

Protesters Sunday called for the president's to removal, citing high death rates and a rocky rollout

Jens Spahn says vaccine use could be restricted because data regarding use on elderly 'insufficient'

Hans Kluge says vaccines are offering hope, while virus variants are creating greater risks

Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus say studies show that not delivering equitable access to

Tedros urges wealthier nations to share COVID-19 vaccines with poorer countries

'Not right that younger, healthier adults in rich countries are vaccinated before health workers and

Mike Ryan says given transmission dynamics and other issues they have seen so far, 2021 is looking t

Spahn defends coordinating vaccine program with Europe

Matt Hancock says hospitals are near capacity

UN health agency also says there is no evidence that new variants of COVID-19 will decrease effectiv

Head of the World Health Organization says climate change, animal husbandry must be addressed

Funding shortfall could stop COVAX effort to bring vaccines to poorest nations 

Health officials say vaccines are a powerful tool in the kit, but will not do the job on their own

Flags across the country are flying at half-staff after Sadiq al-Mahdi died at an Abu Dhabi hospital

Clinical trials show there currently is no evidence the antiviral drug improves survival of patients

Officials say hospitals and ICUs are filling up or full in Europe and the United States

Pentagon says Anthony Tata tested positive after meeting with Lithuanian delegation, including Defen

WHO has bowed to demands for an independent panel to review its management of the pandemic worldwide

In opening speech to weeklong meeting of World Health Assembly, WHO chief urges nations to come toge

Tedros says political division has led to disrespect for science, and a spread of the virus

There are now more than 39 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide

Ninety-four-year-old British monarch's entourage was without masks but maintained social distancing

Czech Republic is now recording the fastest growing rate in cases in Europe

New reality direct result of economic slowdown and massive job losses caused by continued spread of

Nicola Sturgeon calls lawmaker's actions 'dangerous and indefensible'

British-based charity Save the Children called on world leaders for a renewed commitment to advocati

Many of the people who are at high risk from the flu are also at high risk from COVID-19, and should

UN organization calls for governments to provide health workers with proper protections

Antonio Guterres says the coronavirus is the chief global security threat in the world today, and he

The pope says we need to care for the planet as we look after each other

International panel will make recommendations and possible amendments to rules established in 2005

US had about 1.6 million confirmed COVID-19 cases around Memorial Day, before backyard parties and o

The World Health Organization head urged nations to invest in their public health care systems

Health officials are urging people to lower their expectations as the development of a safe, effecti

Almost one-quarter of the global population is estimated to have underlying conditions that increase

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus/urges countries to get COVID-19 outbreak under control if they want t

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says national safe practices can take pressure off facilities as cases ne