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WHO chief hails India’s progress in healthcare, disease control

WHO chief praises India’s growing contribution to global health initiatives…reports Asian Lite News Desk WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has praised India’s progress in healthcare, particularly in expanding primary healthcare, improving maternal

September 10, 2026

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Rich-poor divide leaves millions without cancer care, warns WHO

A new World Health Organization report has warned that where people live and how much they earn continue to determine their chances of surviving cancer….reports Africa News Desk Stark disparities between rich

July 9, 2026

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Argentina Pulls Out of WHO

The official said that the decision gave the country greater flexibility to implement policies adapted to the context and interests that Argentina required…reports Asian Lite News Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno announced Argentina’s

March 18, 2026

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US Quits WHO

The administration said the withdrawal was intended to honor Americans affected by the pandemic…reports Asian Lite News The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organisation ending its membership in

January 22, 2026

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WHO Warns of Escalating Cholera Threat

Recent figures highlight the growing threat. In 2023, WHO recorded 535,321 cases and 4,007 deaths across 45 countries. However, the true toll is likely higher, with weak surveillance systems and fears of trade

September 2, 2025

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Famine grips Gaza, WHO warns

WHO said Gaza’s population is facing acute food insecurity under the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification…reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued its starkest warning yet about the

August 1, 2025

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WHO must cut budget by fifth after US pullout

Besides triggering the US pullout from the WHO after returning the White House in January, Trump decided to freeze virtually all US foreign aid, including vast assistance toward boosting health worldwide The

March 30, 2025

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WHO Calls for Urgent Steps to Eradicate TB

Every year, 10 million people fall ill with TB. Despite being a preventable and curable disease, 1.5 million people die from TB each year – making it the world’s top infectious killer….reports

March 24, 2025

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Five years after Wuhan, China still struggles to recover

China’s slow recovery is further compounded by its ongoing struggles with public health and economic challenges…reports Asian Lite News China is still grappling with the aftermath of its strict COVID-19 lockdowns, which

January 26, 2025

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Trump Cuts Ties with WHO, Cites Pandemic Mishandling

President Donald Trump took a bold step on Monday by announcing the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his first day back in office. This decision, which comes

January 20, 2025

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