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Disease X: Critics say Biden admin selling out US sovereignty with WHO treaty

Critics are sounding the alarm about a new global pandemic treaty they say will transfer power to the unelected World Health Organization and stifle free speech.

South America February 27

Peru declares health emergency as majority of provinces see surge in dengue cases

Peru has declared a health emergency in most of its provinces due to a surge in dengue cases that are occurring due to hot temperatures and rainfall, officials say.

HEALTH February 20

Measles virus continues to spread as WHO says more than half the world has high risk of contracting the virus

The World Health Organization announced that more than half the world has a high risk of getting measles by the end of 2024 unless preventative measures are taken.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE February 17

WHO chief's dire warning: Disease X outbreak 'a matter of when, not if'

Disease X is certain to break out in the future, according to WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus, who said a global treaty is needed to protect the world when the next pandemic hits

World Health Organization January 25

WHO chief says 'Disease X' preparation treaty in jeopardy, loss of sovereignty is ‘fake news’

The WHO's deadline of getting a global pandemic treaty agreed in preparation for 'Disease X' risks not being met and he urged nations to come together to reach a deal.

World Health Organization January 23

WHO pandemic treaty 'equity theater,' Pence advocacy group says, urges US withdraw from 'unsalvageable body'

Advancing American Freedom, former Vice President Mike Pence's advocacy group, is urging the U.S. government not to sign onto the World Health Organization's pandemic treaty.

Media January 10

More than half of WHO’s trans health committee have no medical background, are LGBTQ activists: Report

A new transgender health committee put together by the World Health Organization has been criticized for having too many activists.

World December 2

Chinese health officials call out western media's lack of 'common sense' on country's respiratory illness rise

Chinese health experts are seeking to reassure the public on the spike in respiratory illnesses and are blaming western media outlets for misinformation.

Africa July 20

WHO searches for origin of contaminated cough syrup linked to 6 children's deaths

Contaminated cough syrup has been linked to the deaths of six children in Cameroon. The World Health Organization is asking Indian authorities to help trace the origin of the syrup.

HEALTH July 14

Aspartame defended by industry experts after cancer risk warning: 'Limited evidence'

On the heels of a WHO committee's labeling of aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans," many industry experts are speaking out in defense of the sweetener.