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WHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize strong collaboration on health system delivery, emergency relief and advancing mental health February 25, 2026
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, today concluded the first day of his two-day State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, underscoring the strong partnership between WHO and Jordan across the areas of universal health coverage (UHC), mental health and humanitarian health action.
WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States January 24, 2026
WHO regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe. The notification of withdrawal raises issues that will be considered by the WHO Executive Board at its regular meeting starting on 2 February and by the World Health Assembly at its […]
Paying tribute to David Nabarro July 30, 2025
Tribute to Dr David Nabarro

Threat assessment brief – Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus – Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda – 2026 May 21, 2026
On 15 May 2026, Africa CDC reported an outbreak of Ebola disease in Ituri Province, DRC. Laboratory analysis at Institut National de Recherche Biomedicale of DRC identified Bundibugyo virus (BDBV). BDBV disease is a rare disease but can cause outbreaks with high case fatality rates. Considering the available information, complicated context and the uncertainties on […]
Rapid scientific advice on infection, prevention and control measures for patients in healthcare settings with Andes virus (ANDV) disease May 15, 2026
This document aims to provide advice on infection prevention and control (IPC) measures for healthcare facilities providing care to patients with suspected or confirmed ANDV disease.
Rapid scientific advice on the management of passengers - In the context of the Andes virus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius May 9, 2026
This document provides advice for public health professionals in the EU/EEA managing individuals potentially exposed to Andes virus infection.