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Rising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say

As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and some people may worry whether the rise in cases could be felt more broadly around the world.

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Are HMPV Cases on the Rise in China? Here's What We Know

While news reports and social media videos have caused concern about a potential HMPV outbreak in China, experts from the WHO, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other agencies say the rise is not currently a cause for concern and within the normal range for the season.

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HMPV Case LIVE: What does WHO have to say about rising HMPV cases in China? ‘Entirely expected…’

Amid rising concern around respiratory illnesses in India, several state governments have raised surveillances and issued guidelines

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Is the world ready for the next pandemic?

The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, created by the WHO, was blunt in its assessment. "In 2025, the ...

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State attorney general launches lawsuit over 'irreversible, catastrophic' effects: 'Harming our lives, our health, and our economy'

"It is time for the fossil fuel industry to be held responsible." State attorney general launches lawsuit over 'irreversible, ...

This Is the Deadliest Foodborne Illness, According to the World Health Organization

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization teamed up to publish a new ...

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U.N.'s World Health Organization calls on Israel to free Gaza hospital chief as death toll tops 45,500

Israeli forces raided northern Gaza's last hospital and detained its director as a purported Hamas suspect. U.N. officials ...

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Celebrating Excellence: Shamila Ajodha Receives the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General’s Excellence Award 2024

During the past two decades, Shamila has excelled in her role, delivering high-quality work with tireless commitment. Her assiduity and pursuit of excellence were key to the many successes and ...

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HMPV, RSV, H5N1: Why the world is under attack from respiratory viruses

Even as the world fixates on hMPV, a genuine pandemic threat is emerging in the form of H5N1 bird flu. The virus has jumped ...

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American Global Health Leadership in a Second Trump Administration

The Trump administration may undermine U.S. leadership and the international system of global health cooperation. Pandemic preparedness, resilient health systems and reproductive rights will suffer wo ...

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Gaza Doctor’s Kidnapping Underscores Israel’s Pattern Of Targeting Health Care

The lack of transparency around Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya's whereabouts highlights the Israeli military's larger campaign of destroying Gaza's health care system.

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The World Health Organization begs China to stop being China

It has been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic sprung out of Wuhan, China, and the World Health Organization is still incapable of doing anything other than begging the Chinese Communist ...