/tags/world-health-organization World Health Organization en-US WLRN Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT /health/2022-11-29/who-renames-monkeypox-as-mpox-citing-racist-stigma "Removing 'monkey' removes the stigma that monkeypox comes with," an expert tells NPR. But he questions why the World Health Organization will wait a year for the change to take full effect. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT /health/2022-11-29/who-renames-monkeypox-as-mpox-citing-racist-stigma Bill Chappell /health/2022-11-11/who-reports-90-drop-in-world-covid-19-deaths-since-february The WHO chief remains optimistic but urges caution, noting that testing and sequencing rates remain low, vaccination gaps between rich and poor countries are still wide, and new variants continue to proliferate. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT /health/2022-11-11/who-reports-90-drop-in-world-covid-19-deaths-since-february Associated Press /news/2022-07-27/as-monkeypox-spreads-know-the-difference-between-warning-and-stigmatizing-people While the current monkeypox outbreak appears to mostly affect men who have sex with other men, others are still at risk. History and public health experts say it's dangerous to suggest otherwise. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:54:03 GMT /news/2022-07-27/as-monkeypox-spreads-know-the-difference-between-warning-and-stigmatizing-people Rachel Treisman /news/2022-07-25/epidemiologists-warn-the-u-s-reaches-a-critical-moment-to-contain-monkeypox Cases in the U.S. are 10 times higher than they were a month ago. Researchers advise that the coming days and weeks will be crucial as to whether the outbreak can be contained. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:35:59 GMT /news/2022-07-25/epidemiologists-warn-the-u-s-reaches-a-critical-moment-to-contain-monkeypox Becky Sullivan /news/2022-06-15/the-who-wants-to-give-monkeypox-a-new-name Scientists recently criticized the current name as "discriminatory and stigmatizing." They also say it's inaccurate to name versions of the virus after parts of Africa. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:20:00 GMT /news/2022-06-15/the-who-wants-to-give-monkeypox-a-new-name Bill Chappell /news/2022-05-13/white-house-summit-leads-to-big-promises-to-fight-covid-in-needy-countries The second Global COVID-19 Summit aimed to refocus the world's attention on the pandemic. Here's what governments and members of the private and public sector pledged to do. Fri, 13 May 2022 14:00:00 GMT /news/2022-05-13/white-house-summit-leads-to-big-promises-to-fight-covid-in-needy-countries Malaka Gharib /news/2022-05-11/shanghai-maintains-zero-covid-policy-but-the-u-n-says-it-is-not-sustainable The leader of the World Health Organization says he doesn't think that a 'zero-COVID' strategy is sustainable, given the behavior of the virus. Wed, 11 May 2022 15:21:27 GMT /news/2022-05-11/shanghai-maintains-zero-covid-policy-but-the-u-n-says-it-is-not-sustainable The Associated Press /news/2022-04-12/how-much-energy-powers-a-good-life-less-than-youre-using-says-a-new-report Americans use nearly four times the energy researchers say is needed to live a happy, healthy and prosperous life. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:20:16 GMT /news/2022-04-12/how-much-energy-powers-a-good-life-less-than-youre-using-says-a-new-report Laura Benshoff /2022-04-12/a-report-on-violence-against-kids-with-disabilities-is-sobering-if-not-surprising Abuse ranges from being struck by a family member to cyberbullying. A study reports that nearly a third of children with disabilities have experienced such violence. And that's surely an undercount. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:08:39 GMT /2022-04-12/a-report-on-violence-against-kids-with-disabilities-is-sobering-if-not-surprising Fran Kritz /news/2022-03-23/scientists-worry-the-ba-2-variant-may-push-up-the-number-of-covid-cases-in-the-u-s The CDC reported that the variant accounted for about 35% of new infections last week. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:31:49 GMT /news/2022-03-23/scientists-worry-the-ba-2-variant-may-push-up-the-number-of-covid-cases-in-the-u-s Associated Press