Health

World Food Program says funding cuts put tens of millions at risk of starvation

World Food Program says funding cuts put tens of millions at risk of starvation

Organization faces 40% drop in funding for 2025 compared to last year

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13 South Korean hospitals reject pregnant woman, forced to deliver in ambulance
17.03.2025

13 South Korean hospitals reject pregnant woman, forced to deliver in ambulance

Emergency services search for two hours for hospital that would admit her

World health body asks US to reconsider funding cuts
17.03.2025

World health body asks US to reconsider funding cuts

'If US decides not to restore direct funding to countries, we ask it to engage in dialogue with affected countries so plans can be made to transition from reliance on US funding to more sustainable solutions,' says WHO chief

China says ‘extremely unlikely’ COVID-19 leaked from lab
13.03.2025

China says ‘extremely unlikely’ COVID-19 leaked from lab

Beijing opposes 'all forms of political manipulation' on the issue, says Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

BioNTech posts $721M loss in 2024 due to low demand for COVID-19 vaccines
10.03.2025

BioNTech posts $721M loss in 2024 due to low demand for COVID-19 vaccines

German biotech firm's revenues down 27% compared to 2023, according to company's financial report

US judge holds China liable for COVID-19 response, allegedly hoarding medical supplies
08.03.2025

US judge holds China liable for COVID-19 response, allegedly hoarding medical supplies

US federal judge orders China to pay $24B for withholding critical COVID-19 info and hoarding vital protective equipment, charges Beijing denies