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Africa: Emergency Committee Recommendations Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Virus in DRCongo and Uganda

[WHO] Geneva -- On 17 May 2026, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 - Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the I...

Early outbreak detection minimizes impact, says WHO

Scientists have stressed the importance of detecting outbreaks early to reduce the chance of contamination spreading and becoming a wider threat to public health.Comments were made...

Ebola outbreak in Central Africa declared a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern’

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Conc...

Not enough progress on foodborne disease, says WHO

Country capacity for surveillance of foodborne diseases has improved slightly but remains off target, according to WHO.The World Health Organization (WHO) provided an update on pro...

Regional health agency issues measles alert for World Cup

As World Cup fever rises in the Americas, countries are urged to strengthen measles surveillance and vaccination amid ongoing outbreaks across the region. Read the full story, “Reg...

WHO annual meet starts amid Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks

Nations Unite on a Historic WHO Pandemic Agreement

On May 20, 2025, diplomats from around the world voted almost unanimously in favor of the world’s first legally binding WHO Pandemic Agreement, in response to one of the most glari...

Health Minister reviews Ebola preparedness and surveillance measures

On May 24th India issued a travel advisory, telling citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan

WHO declares health emergency over Ebola outbreak

WHO Declares DR Congo-Uganda Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of...

Italy health officials activate surveillance plan in response to Ebola outbreak

Increased surveillance measures for passengers returning to Italian airports from DRC and Uganda. Italy has introduced enhanced health surveillance measures in response to the out...

WHO emergency committee meets over Ebola outbreak

International airlines urged to stick to safety measures in wake of Ebola outbreak

As a deadly Ebola strain continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with cases confirmed in neighbouring Uganda, the UN aviation agency is urging government...

Centre closely monitoring Ebola situation in Central Africa: Health Ministry

No case in India, risk remains minimal, it says, adding that precautionary measures are in place

Ebola declared a public health emergency, ahead of World Health Assembly starting today

The UN Health agency also clarified that the outbreak did not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency

As Ebola spreads, Canada to require 21-day isolation for those from region

Immigration authorities are also temporarily suspending applications from Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Uganda effective Wednesday.

US curbs on travelers exposed to deadly viruses may infringe rights and deter volunteers

Strict restrictions on Americans with exposure to Ebola and hantavirus highlight officials’ previous rhetoric on public health measuresThe US is imposing strict restrictions on Ame...

Pakistan tightens airport screening after WHO declares Ebola outbreak global emergency

Health minister orders screening protocols to prevent possible spread of virus

Ebola Outbreaks in Africa Trigger Global Health Emergency, U.S. Travel Warnings

MONDAY, May 18, 2026 — The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) an international public health emergency. The de...

Ebola: NCDC Issues Guidelines for Health Workers, Cautions Against Importing Disease

• Lists Lagos, Enugu, Borno, others as high risk states Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) yesterday released a Public Health Ad...

Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks sign of our 'dangerous' times — WHO

GENEVA, Switzerland — The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are only the latest crises in “dangerous and divisive” times, the World Health Organization chief said Monday. Openi...

Global Health Alliance Coordinates Quick Action On Rare Outbreak

A swift international response is bringing hope to patients affected by a rare hantavirus strain linked to a recent cruise ship voyage. The European Commission announced that initi...

WHO chief calls for urgent Ebola action and pandemic preparedness

The recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks demonstrate that the world is still vulnerable to rapidly spreading infectious diseases, Tedros Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health...

WHO joins the Open Health Stack Software Foundation to advance open, standards-based digital health for all countries

Digital health systems in many countries have grown in a fragmented way. One programme for immunization, another for HIV, another for maternal health, each built separately, often...