World Health Organisation

Trump says US is ‘terminating’ its relationship with the World Health Organisation | Covid-19

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Donald Trump has said he is “terminating” America’s relationship with the World Health Organisation (WHO), indicating the international body would get no more US funding.  The US president cited the body’s ties to Beijing as he made the announcement on Friday, saying: “China has total control over the World Health Organisation.” Mr Trump’s decision to … Read more Trump says US is ‘terminating’ its relationship with the World Health Organisation | Covid-19

BREAKING: US terminates relationship with WHO

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Donald Trump says the US has “terminated it’s relationship” with the World Health Organisation over unanswered questions relating to China’s involvement in the coronavirus pandemic. The US president said America will now redirect its funds to other worldwide global health organisations but maintains that the “world needs answers from China.” Sky News videos are now … Read more BREAKING: US terminates relationship with WHO

Coronavirus update: The latest COVID-19 news for Thursday May 28 | ABC News

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Queensland health authorities are trying to find out how Australia’s youngest coronavirus victim became infected in a town with no known cases. In this update: 0:11 – A fever clinic has opened in the central Queensland town of Blackwater after the death of Nathan Turner. He was found dead on Tuesday and later tested positive … Read more Coronavirus update: The latest COVID-19 news for Thursday May 28 | ABC News

WHO drops hydroxychloroquine from coronavirus trials after safety fears

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The World Health Organisation has dropped the malarial drug hydroxychloroquine from its coronavirus drug treatment trial. The drug has been praised by President Trump who has admitted taking it himself. For more on the safety concerns which led to the WHO’s decision, click here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/05/26/world-health-organisation-suspends-trial-hydroxychloroquine/ Get the latest headlines: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ Telegraph.co.uk and YouTube.com/TelegraphTV are websites … Read more WHO drops hydroxychloroquine from coronavirus trials after safety fears

Coronavirus update: The latest COVID-19 news for Tuesday May 26 | ABC News

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The total number of active COVID-19 infections across the nation has dropped below 500. Those numbers come as the federal government ramps up pressure on some states and territories to remove border restrictions saying the closures are crippling the tourism industry. Here are today’s developments in the coronavirus story: 08:00 – The Prime Minister will … Read more Coronavirus update: The latest COVID-19 news for Tuesday May 26 | ABC News

WHO halts testing of malaria drug hydroxychloroquine due to safety fears | ABC News

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The World Health organisation has suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine in its global study of experimental COVID-19 treatments, due to safety concerns. United States President Donald Trump had touted the drug as a possible treatment. For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY You can watch more ABC News content on iview: https://ab.co/2OB7Mk1 Subscribe to … Read more WHO halts testing of malaria drug hydroxychloroquine due to safety fears | ABC News

Is the World Health Organisation on life support? | Inside Story

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The coronavirus pandemic is one of the biggest challenges the World Health Organization has ever faced. It’s also receiving both praise and criticism for how it’s dealing with the crisis. Critics say the WHO acted too slow to declare a pandemic. Its 194 member states have voted unanimously for an independent inquiry into the the … Read more Is the World Health Organisation on life support? | Inside Story

Coronavirus: Is the relationship between China and the West changing? – BBC Newsnight

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Is anyone willing to stand up to one of the world’s most powerful nations? Subscribe to our channel here: https://goo.gl/31Q53F President Trump blamed China for trying to cover up the coronavirus outbreak and has accused the World Health Organisation of failing to hold Beijing to account. But, China’s President, Xi Jinping, has defended his country’s … Read more Coronavirus: Is the relationship between China and the West changing? – BBC Newsnight

COVID-19: US criticises China and WHO

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The United States has criticised China and the World Health Organisation again for their handling of the Coronavirus Pandemic. At a virtual gathering of global leaders, 120 nations called for an independent inquiry into the origin of Covid-19. Sky’s Diplomatic Editor, Dominic Waghorn reports. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us … Read more COVID-19: US criticises China and WHO

Covid-19: more about Xi Jinping’s speech in front of the World Health Organisation (WHO)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 18 delivered a speech in front of the World Health Organisation (WHO). He wanted to present himself as a responsible world leader, making a stark contrast with the United States who cut funding to the WHO. FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin tells us more. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN … Read more Covid-19: more about Xi Jinping’s speech in front of the World Health Organisation (WHO)

Xi Jinping defends China’s handling of coronavirus and backs review of global response

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is backing calls for an independent review of the global response to the coronavirus pandemic under the World Health Organisation, but only after the virus is under control. Xi voiced his support in a video message to a virtual meeting of the WHO’s decision-making body, the World Health Assembly. China’s president also … Read more Xi Jinping defends China’s handling of coronavirus and backs review of global response

Xi Jinping defends handling of coronavirus and backs a review of global response under WHO

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is backing calls for an independent review of the global response to the coronavirus pandemic under the World Health Organisation, but only after the virus is under control. Xi voiced his support in a video message to a virtual meeting of the WHO’s decision-making body, the World Health Assembly. China’s president also … Read more Xi Jinping defends handling of coronavirus and backs a review of global response under WHO

No new Covid-19 cases today | nzherald.co.nz

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There are no new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield will tonight be leading the New Zealand delegation at a World Health Organisation meeting. Full story: https://bit.ly/2AGGNQ9 Subscribe: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv