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China to give WHO $30 million more after US freezes funds
The US, which is the WHO's biggest contributor, accused the WHO last week of "mismanaging" the COVID-19 crisis, drawing ire from Beijing as both countries spar over the deadly virus.
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WHO praises South Africa's efforts to curb spread of COVID-19
Officials singled out government’s meticulously crafted approach to stay ahead of the virus’ spread.
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Australia says all WHO members should participate in a coronavirus inquiry
Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday spoke with several world leaders including US President Donald Trump to canvass support for a review into the origins and spread of coronavirus, which emerged in China late last year.
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WHO warns 'long way to go' in virus crisis, deaths top 180,000
Health experts in the world's biggest economy warned it could face a complicated second coronavirus wave if it dovetails with the seasonal flu this winter, as some US states moved to reopen select businesses.
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Coronavirus very likely of animal origin, no sign of lab manipulation - WHO
US President Donald Trump said last week that his government was trying to determine whether the virus emanated from a lab in Wuhan in central China.
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UN member states demand 'equitable' access to future COVID-19 vaccines
The resolution also highlights the "crucial leading role" played by the World Health Organisation, which has faced criticism from Washington and others about its handling of the pandemic.
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G20 says COVID-19 exposed healthcare's weaknesses, but stays mum on Trump
The G20 statement was silent on US President Donald Trump's decision last week to cut off Washington's bilateral funding to the World Health Organisation.
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EXCLUSIVE: Reprioritising budgets isn't enough to fight COVID-19 - Motlanthe
The former statesman said it's the state of the economy that's keeping him up at night.
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Coronavirus: SA calls on Trump to reconsider decision to cut funding to WHO
The international relations department noted Donald Trumps' decision came right at the time when the COVID-19 outbreak hit Africa.
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WHO: 3 COVID-19 vaccines in clinical trial phase
Addressing the media on Wednesday, Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus, said that more than 70 vaccines were also in development.
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COVID-19 quick insights from 15 April
Health Department reviews suspicious deaths and adds 7 more coronavirus deaths to the toll and the World Health Organisation says it regrets US President Donald Trump's decision to halt funding it as world leaders condemn the move.
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WHO regrets Trump funding halt as global coronavirus cases top 2 million
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference that the United States 'has been a long-standing and generous friend of the WHO, and we hope it will continue to be so.'
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Lockdowns should be lifted in two-week stages to stem COVID-19 spread: WHO
In its latest Strategy Update, the UN agency said that the world stands at a “pivotal juncture” in the pandemic and that “speed, scale, and equity must be our guiding principles” when deciding what measures are necessary.
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China says 'seriously concerned' by US freeze of WHO funds
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused the Geneva-based body of putting political correctness above life-saving measures as he ordered the funding freeze for "mismanaging" the pandemic.
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Taylor Swift, Oprah join huge global event to celebrate coronavirus workers
All those taking part in the event, organised by the WHO and Global Citizen, will appear remotely due to social distancing and shutdowns aimed at curtailing the spread of the disease.
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Trump halts WHO funding, with world on edge over virus lockdowns
US President Donald trump accused the Geneva-based agency of propagating 'false information' and charged that its reliance on Chinese data had 'likely caused a 20-fold increase in cases worldwide.'
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Ramaphosa defends WHO after Trump virus lashing
US President Donald Trump accused the WHO of having 'called it [the coronavirus] wrong' and months too late, while taking US money but favouring China.
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COVID 19 Situation Desk - 9 April 2020 AM
#Coronavirus #Covid19 #SouthAfrica The facts - at the start and end of your working day.
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WHO urges virus unity after Trump attack
As the WHO prepares to mark 100 days on Thursday since it was first notified of the outbreak in China, director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hit back at accusations that it had been too close to Beijing.
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AU chief defends WHO from Trump's criticism
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Trump said the WHO "seems very biased toward China" and that his government 'will look at ending funding'.
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WHO warns against easing coronavirus measures too early
“One of the most important parts is not to let go of the measures too early in order not to have a fall back again,” said WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier in a virtual briefing.
