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First-ever WHO Forum unites 800+ Collaborating Centres for stronger scientific collaboration

The World Health Organization (WHO) has convened the historic first Global Forum of Collaborating Centres—one of the world's largest and most diverse public health networks—bringin...

WHO responds to hantavirus cases on Atlantic cruise ship

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday it is working with countries and cruise ship operators to respond to cases of hantavirus infection identified on a vessel in the...

WCC to participate in 79th World Health Assembly

[World Council of Churches] The World Council of Churches’ Commission of the Churches on Health and Healing will send a five-person delegation to participate in the 79th World Heal...

WHO in “panic mode” as World Health Assembly kicks off

Today is first day of the World Health Organization’s 79th annual World Health Assembly, where delegates come together to set policies and priorities for global health. Essentially...

WHO Tests Pandemic “Strategy Game” Simulating Ebola Outbreak

EXCLUSIVE: WHO Tests Pandemic “Strategy Game” Simulating Ebola OutbreakNatalie WintersIn a newly disclosed exercise, WHO unveiled what it calls a pandemic “strategy game” designed...

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W.H.O. Claims 'Global Health Financing Emergency' in Report Revealing Major Progress

World Health Organization (W.H.O.) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the world is facing a "global health financing emergency" in the latest edition of the agency's Worl...

W.H.O. Claims 'Global Health Financing Emergency' in Report Revealing Major Progress

World Health Organization (W.H.O.) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the world is facing a "global health financing emergency" in the latest edition of the agency's Worl...

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...

WHO Member States establish joint process to support reforms of global health architecture

WHO members adopt global resolution on bleeding disorder care

At the World Health Assembly (WHA), member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) unanimously adopted a resolution on Global Action to Advance Health Equity for People with...

WHO annual meet starts amid Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks

WHO leads response to cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

An outbreak of deadly hantavirus aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has triggered an international public health response.Read the full story, “WHO leads response to cruise...

Africa: Message From WHO DG Tedros to the People of Tenerife Regarding Hantavirus Response

[WHO] To the people of Tenerife,

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...

WHO chief heads to Tenerife to oversee Sunday arrival of hantavirus-hit ship

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has issued a direct plea for calm and solidarity to the citizens of Tenerife ahead of the s...

UAE Delegation Participates in the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva

The United Arab Emirates is participating in the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79), convened by the World Health Organization in Geneva from 18–23 May 2026. As the highest decisio...

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...

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...

Africa: WHO Calls for Action - 'Together for Health. Stand With Science.' to Mark World Health Day

[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better h...

WHO calls for action: “Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health,...

WHO says billions saw health gains in 2025 despite funding cuts

Despite significant funding cuts, the World Health Organization (WHO) was able to support significant national health gains for hundreds of millions of people in 2025, according to...

W.H.O. Answers Iran's Call to Meddle in Conflict with U.S.: 'Peace Is the Best Medicine'

World Health Organization (W.H.O.) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus issued multiple statements over the past week weighing in on the conflict in Iran, warning that Americ...

WHO's Tedros: Every Country Is Expected To Fall In Line With His International Health Regulations

The Director of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros, says every country in the world is now expected to fall in line with his International Health Regulations He says it is n...