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Democratic Republic of Congo faces record-breaking Ebola outbreak, says WHO
The World Health Organisation reports that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the largest in the country's history, spanning five provinces and causing over 1,500 deaths.
August 1, 2026
WHO alerts that 9 million people are still without HIV medication
A recent WHO report warns that funding shortages and health inequalities are putting global targets to end HIV, hepatitis, and STIs by 2030 at significant risk.
July 28, 2026
Worldwide traffic fatalities decrease by 21%, yet Africa sees concerning spike
A WHO report reveals a 21% drop in global road deaths, despite an alarming 17% increase in fatalities across the African region.
July 21, 2026
WHO and UNICEF Report: 13.5 Million Children Missed Vaccines in 2025
WHO and UNICEF report that 13.5 million infants went unvaccinated in 2025, citing conflict and systemic issues as major barriers to global immunisation progress.
July 14, 2026
WHO Declares End to Cruise Ship Hantavirus Incident
The WHO has declared the hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius officially over after the final monitored contact tested negative and concluded their quarantine.
July 2, 2026
WHO Reports Eastern Mediterranean Faces Half of Global Humanitarian Crisis
The WHO warns that the Eastern Mediterranean bears nearly half of the world's humanitarian burden, struggling with severe funding gaps and collapsing health systems in places like Gaza, Lebanon, and Sudan.
July 1, 2026
Sudan Faces New Cholera Surge with 120 Lives Lost
A fresh cholera outbreak in Sudan has claimed 120 lives, exacerbated by ongoing civil conflict and the collapse of the country's healthcare system.
July 1, 2026
WHO Warns of Disease Risks Following Devastating Venezuela Earthquakes
The WHO warns that Venezuela faces major disease outbreaks and critical medical shortages following two powerful earthquakes that have left thousands dead or injured.
June 30, 2026
WHO Reports Over 1,300 Heat-Related Deaths Across Europe
The WHO reports that extreme heat in Europe has caused over 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, as the continent faces rapidly warming conditions and record-breaking temperatures.
June 28, 2026
WHO Attributes Over 1,300 Deaths to European Heatwave as Record Temperatures Surge Eastward
WHO leader Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns that Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average, with over 1,300 deaths linked to recent record-breaking heat.
June 28, 2026