World Health Organization

The World Health Organization is a specialised agency of the United Nations that is concerned with world public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The WHO is a member of the United Nations Development Group.

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The Chatbot Will See You Now: Medical Experts Debate the Rise of AI Healthcare
The Chatbot Will See You Now: Medical Experts Debate the Rise of AI Healthcare
April 22, 2024  |  Healthcare

As artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots become increasingly common in healthcare, questions about their effectiveness and reliability continue to spark debate. The World Health Organization (WHO)...

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WHO Chief Warns Of Ongoing Pandemic Despite Vaccines, Less Restrictions
WHO Chief Warns Of Ongoing Pandemic Despite Vaccines, Less Restrictions
May 17, 2021  |  Coronavirus

World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the pandemic is far from over even with high vaccination rates, CNBC reported. His remarks...

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WHO: India Has ‘More transmittable’ COVID Strain
WHO: India Has ‘More transmittable’ COVID Strain
May 10, 2021  |  Coronavirus

A coronavirus strain first spotted in India was classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a “variant of concern,” and preliminary studies have shown...

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Today In Payments Around The World: US Halts Tariffs On French Products; China Considers More Stringent Online Oversight
Today In Payments Around The World: US Halts Tariffs On French Products; China Considers More...
January 08, 2021  |  News

In today’s top payments news around the world, the United States is halting tariffs on French products, while the Cyberspace Administration of China is considering...

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WHO Warns Europe Is Entering ‘Acute’ Phase Of Pandemic
WHO Warns Europe Is Entering ‘Acute’ Phase Of Pandemic
January 07, 2021  |  Coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that Europe is likely entering into the “acute” phase of the COVID-19 pandemic as nations scramble to quell...

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WHO Postpones Down Payments Amid COVID-19 Facility Redesign
WHO Postpones Down Payments Amid COVID-19 Facility Redesign
September 02, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The World Health Organization (WHO) has had to redesign its vaccine procurement facility due to richer nations wanting more flexible deals, Financial Times (FT) reported...

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Igloo On Payments As A Strategy, Not Just A Way To Pay
Igloo On Payments As A Strategy, Not Just A Way To Pay
May 19, 2020  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Many consumers in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States and other markets are experiencing financial distress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and...

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NEW DATA: States Push To Reopen – Will Consumer Demand Follow?
NEW DATA: States Push To Reopen – Will Consumer Demand Follow?
May 07, 2020  |  Coronavirus

It has been almost two months since the World Health Organization (WHO) first declared the coronavirus a pandemic on March 11, and it has since...

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COVID-19 Update: JPMorgan Chase Works To Bring Staffers Back Onsite; McDonald’s Aims To Open Dining Rooms Again Slowly
COVID-19 Update: JPMorgan Chase Works To Bring Staffers Back Onsite; McDonald’s Aims To Open Dining...
April 21, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Businesses from banks to quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are taking steps to bring workers and diners back into their buildings. Here are the latest coronavirus reopening...

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