Ebola Outbreak Exposes Americans in Congo
Several Americans have been exposed to the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid a growing outbreak.
18 May 2026
WHO Declares Ebola Emergency as Cases Spread to Capitals
The WHO declared a global health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, fearing undetected spread.
17 May 2026
Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Strikes Cruise Ship
A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has caused three deaths and multiple illnesses, prompting an international health response.
09 May 2026
Hantavirus Threat Diverts Cruise Ship from Cape Verde
A cruise ship with confirmed hantavirus cases has left Cape Verde for the Canary Islands after three medical evacuations and three passenger deaths.
07 May 2026
Hantavirus Outbreak Probed on Ship Off West African Coast
A fatal hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship has triggered a major health investigation after three passenger deaths and three additional illnesses.
05 May 2026
Denmark certified to end mother-to-child HIV, syphilis
Denmark has been certified by WHO for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis after 2025 assessments covering 2021-2024 targets.
29 Apr 2026
New Malaria Tools Get WHO Nod for Infant Protection
WHO prequalified a first malaria treatment for 2-5 kg infants and three pf-LDH rapid tests, as 2024 cases rose to 282 million.
26 Apr 2026
WHO Endorses Rapid TB Tests for Global Health
WHO backs new TB diagnostics, recommending portable point-of-care tests, tongue swabs, and pooling to cut costs and speed results within an hour.
23 Apr 2026
Science Takes Center Stage for World Health Day 2026
WHO launches a year-long World Health Day 2026 campaign urging science-led cooperation, citing major mortality declines and rising risks.
14 Apr 2026
Global Health: WHO, France Boost Joint Initiatives
WHO and France unveiled One Health actions, including a new global network, extended OHHLEP mandate, and 2030 rabies goal.
12 Apr 2026
Global Forum Boosts Science Partnerships
WHO’s first Collaborating Centres forum gathered 800+ institutions from 80+ countries to boost scientific cooperation and pandemic readiness.
11 Apr 2026
