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The six-month plan, running from June to November 2026, aims to raise US$518 million to support African nations in detecting and responding to the outbreak, particularly given the lack of approved vaccines for this specific virus strain.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a hepatitis A outbreak in Manitoba, Canada, prompting a recommendation for travellers to maintain standard hygiene practices.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has categorised the risk in French Guiana as Level 2, urging visitors to take specific steps to prevent mosquito bites.
The World Health Organization’s latest data highlights significant regional inequalities and a US$647 billion economic toll, urging a unified 'One Health' approach to food safety.
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Travellers to Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania and Somalia are advised to ensure they are vaccinated against the bacterial infection
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its travel guidance for Mayotte, citing increased malaria transmission in the Indian Ocean territory.
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the World Health Organization have issued a joint statement following a high-level visit to Bunia, outlining a coordinated response to the rapidly evolving Bundibugyo virus outbreak.
At least 40 million children aged 13–15 use tobacco products worldwide, with the World Health Organization highlighting a regulatory gap in approximately 160 countries regarding nicotine pouches.
Advisory groups recommend candidate products be restricted to clinical trials to ensure ethical research and generate robust data as transmission control measures intensify.
With no approved vaccines for the Bundibugyo strain, the World Health Organization is urging warring parties to halt hostilities to allow health workers safe access to affected communities.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified the situation in Uganda as a Level 2 travel health notice, urging travellers to take additional safety measures due to the presence of the virus.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has upgraded its travel guidance for Uganda, citing an ongoing outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease.
Member States have approved critical amendments to the global health workforce code, a new strategy for economic health integration, and a decade-long action plan to combat antimicrobial resistance.
The Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly has passed a series of resolutions aimed at strengthening the global health architecture, addressing the rising burden of stroke, and establishing pathways for precision medicine and teleradiology.
The World Health Organization has classified the Bundibugyo virus epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, citing high national and regional risks while maintaining a low global threat assessment.
The World Health Organization’s governing body approved a continued implementation of resolution WHA75.11 regarding the health emergency in Ukraine, with a progress report due in 2027, while simultaneously launching a strategic push to integrate noncommunicable disease and mental health services.
The World Health Organization has mandated a new tuberculosis strategy for 2030, formally classified steatotic liver disease as a major noncommunicable disease threat, and renewed commitments to treat bleeding disorders.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified the risk for Andes virus in Argentina and Chile as Level 1, urging standard hygiene measures rather than travel restrictions.
The World Health Organization’s annual awards ceremony marked the 20th anniversary of Dr Lee Jong-wook’s death and highlighted the growing global engagement in public health excellence.
Member States agree to continue drafting the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing Annex, while Committee A addresses health emergencies in Lebanon and the Middle East.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recognises Dr Tore Godal, Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis, Dr Mike Ryan, and Dr Heba El Sewedy for their exceptional contributions to improving health outcomes worldwide.
The Seventy-ninth session of the World Health Assembly convened in Geneva on 18 May 2026, establishing its leadership slate and hosting high-level addresses from heads of state and the United Nations Secretary-General.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its travel alert for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, citing an outbreak of a form of Ebola disease.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a Level 1 travel health notice, identifying specific countries where dengue poses a consistent threat and urging visitors to take standard measures against mosquito bites.