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WHO Warns DR Congo Ebola Crisis Risks Becoming Worst in History
The World Health Organisation warns that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is likely to exceed the death toll of the 2014-2016 epidemic as officials struggle to track the rare Bundibugyo strain.
WHO reports struggle to contain Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
The World Health Organization warns it is struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, noting the virus had been spreading undetected for months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.