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Trump Signs Executive Order To Withdraw US From World Health Organization

Trump Signs Executive Order To Withdraw US From World Health Organization

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). “Oooh, that’s a big one,” the newly inaugurated US president said as he approved the document after arriving back at the White House. It was one of dozens of executive actions he put his signature to on day one in office. This marks the second time Trump has ordered the US be pulled out of the WHO. Trump was critical of how the international body handled Covid-19 and began the process of pulling out from the Geneva-based…
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Nearly 2.4 Million People With Mental Illness In Ghana – WHO Raises Alarm

Nearly 2.4 Million People With Mental Illness In Ghana – WHO Raises Alarm

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised an alarming concern, stating that nearly 2.4 million Ghanaians may be grappling with various degrees of mental illness. His revelation underscores the urgent need for increased collaboration to strengthen Ghana's struggling mental healthcare system, including infrastructure and technical support. Ghana's Mental Health Authority has repeatedly expressed dismay over the severely underfunded state of the country's mental healthcare system. Coupled with the significant deterioration of existing infrastructure, these challenges are hindering the provision of adequate psychological care to Ghanaians. In an interview with JoyNews' "Foreign Affairs," Professor Francis Kasalo, the World Health Organization representative…
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WHO Investigating Links Between Cough Syrup Deaths, Considers Advice For Parents

WHO Investigating Links Between Cough Syrup Deaths, Considers Advice For Parents

The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating whether there is any connection between manufacturers whose contaminated cough syrups it has linked to the deaths of more than 300 children in three countries, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. Citing “unacceptable levels” of toxins in the products, the WHO is seeking more information about the specific raw materials used by six manufacturers in India and Indonesia to produce medicines linked to the recent deaths, as well as whether the companies obtained them from some of the same suppliers, the person said. The WHO has not named any suppliers. The…
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