COVAX to close after delivering almost 2 billion vaccine doses
The multilateral effort fell short of its ambitious targets but still managed to save an estimated 2.7 million lives.
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U.S. vetoes U.N. cease-fire bid as Israel pushes south into Gaza
Gaza's aid network reached 'the breaking point' as Israel fought to destroy Hamas and groups warned Palestinians face starvation.
Pandemic treaty talks pursue global 'equity' and 'right to health'
Negotiators are expected to submit a draft pandemic accord to the 194-nation World Health Assembly for approval next May.
Negligible relief seen for people of Gaza as pause in fighting begins
The U.N. and other aid agencies scrambled to step up relief as Israel and Hamas began a four-day truce.
G-7 urges 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza to let in desperately needed aid
Medical facilities are running out of supplies and fuel, which Israel hasn't allowed into Gaza for a month now.
As climate adaptation costs rise, so do the potential life-saving benefits
Two U.N. reports show how that more climate aid for developing nations could reduce the millions of deaths a year from climate shocks.
Some are allowed out, but for most in Gaza the conditions only worsen
In one glimmer of hope, hundreds of people were allowed to enter Egypt from Gaza, which one U.N. official called a "graveyard" for children who are caught up in the fighting.
World 'dangerously' unprepared for another pandemic, panel concludes
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board urged more trust-building to boost monitoring, accountability and financing.
Gaza operations put on life support as fuel runs out and war rages on
Humanitarian aid trickled into Gaza but agencies were being forced to scale back as fuel and other basic items were depleted and diplomats remained at an impasse.
Israel rejects cease-fire in Gaza as diplomats warn of war spreading
While Israel pounded Gaza with increasingly intensifying airstrikes in response to Hamas' surprise attacks, the U.N. chief emphasized the rules of war must be obeyed.
Caught up in the war in Gaza, civilians anxiously await aid
Despite some aid trickling into Gaza through Egypt's Rafah crossing, needs are soaring as tensions flare.
Aid groups call for humanitarian corridor and respect for rules of war
Officials say civilians' basic needs and protections must be upheld in accord with international humanitarian law.
As Tigray seethes, NGO reveals state-led campaign against WHO chief
The Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa said the health leader was "targeted by an Ethiopian government investigation that appears to have been politically motivated."
Negotiations for a pandemic treaty gain ground in political declaration
The U.N. health agency praised world leaders for a 'historic' commitment to working together against future pandemics.
Opinion | Top 10 organizations in own league as new platforms gain
Almost all of the most popular international organizations have more than 10 million followers combined.
Negotiators say it will 'take time' but are optimistic for a pandemic treaty
The co-chairs of a negotiating panel said there's been a healthy exchange of ideas and concerns among 194 nations.