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![NZ risks being an 'international outlier' over WHO opposition, Helen Clark says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
NZ risks being an 'international outlier' over WHO opposition, Helen Clark says
NZ is one of just a handful of 194 member states raising concern over “minor” policy.
![Coalition's WHO policy baffles public health expert](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Coalition's WHO policy baffles public health expert
Public health academic cannot understand the Government’s 'incoherent' approach.
![WHO asks China for details on surge of respiratory illness in children](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
WHO asks China for details on surge of respiratory illness in children
New York Times: Reports of overcrowding at pediatric hospitals have raised red flags.
![Sir Ashley Bloomfield's next big move](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Sir Ashley Bloomfield's next big move
Our humble health hero is getting a dose of fun before his next move.
!['Possibly carcinogenic to humans': Bombshell discovery about Diet Coke sweetener](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Possibly carcinogenic to humans': Bombshell discovery about Diet Coke sweetener
Telegraph: Why you should think twice before reaching for a diet fizzy drink.
![Shane Jones: World Health Organisation needs reform - not fattening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Shane Jones: World Health Organisation needs reform - not fattening
Opinion: Proposal for agency to be given binding legal powers over countries needs outing.
![Watch: 'Currently between jobs': Jacinda Ardern speaks at WHO assembly](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Watch: 'Currently between jobs': Jacinda Ardern speaks at WHO assembly
Ex PM jokes, pays tribute to Bloomfield, Gerrard in NZ Covid response.
![Covid-19 status change does not change too much, says Michael Baker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Covid-19 status change does not change too much, says Michael Baker
He emphasised the need for caution in easing our few remaining protections.
![No longer an emergency: WHO changes status of Covid-19](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
No longer an emergency: WHO changes status of Covid-19
The World Health Organisation says Covid-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency.
![World Health Organisation fires Western Pacific director over racism allegations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
World Health Organisation fires Western Pacific director over racism allegations
WHO doctor allegedly said Covid spread in Pacific was due to 'inferior culture and race'.
![Covid conspiracy theories soar after report of origins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Covid conspiracy theories soar after report of origins
Each attempt to look at where the virus started is swamped by misinformation.
![Ebola-like virus kills nine in Equatorial Guinea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Ebola-like virus kills nine in Equatorial Guinea
A fresh outbreak of one of the world's deadliest diseases has infected hundreds.
![China reports 60,000 Covid-related deaths, says peak passed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
China reports 60,000 Covid-related deaths, says peak passed
The reported Covid deaths occurred in hospitals. More people might also have died at home.
![2022 was the fifth or sixth warmest on record](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
2022 was the fifth or sixth warmest on record
We should expect record-shattering hot years soon as the Earth heats up.
![WHO’s warning about new Covid ‘super-variant’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
WHO’s warning about new Covid ‘super-variant’
Expert reveals the detail that will determine our true risk of sub-variant.
![Super-mosquito ‘invasion’ could trigger malaria surge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Super-mosquito ‘invasion’ could trigger malaria surge
The arrival of the "Anopheles stephensi" in at least five African countries is a "threat".
![WHO declares new ‘imminent’ global threat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
WHO declares new ‘imminent’ global threat
Warning measles could cause global problems if immunisation programmes aren't bought back.
![Swarm of Covid sub-variants developing ‘qualities of concern’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Swarm of Covid sub-variants developing ‘qualities of concern’
More than 300 Omicron off-shoots are circulating the globe.
![Eminent African doctor alleges mistreatment at German airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Eminent African doctor alleges mistreatment at German airport
The head of the African CDC says he was mistreated, travelling to Frankfurt.
![Opinion: Ministry of Health 'has thrown the homophobes a bone'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Opinion: Ministry of Health 'has thrown the homophobes a bone'
'There is no evidence that monkeypox is an STD and the MOH needs to be clear about this.'