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Suriname certified malaria-free by WHO June 30, 2025
Today, Suriname became the first country in the Amazon region to receive malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO). This historic milestone follows nearly 70 years of commitment by the government and people of Suriname to eliminate the disease across its vast rainforests and diverse communities.“WHO congratulates Suriname on this remarkable achievement,” said Dr […]
Social connection linked to improved health and reduced risk of early death June 30, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) Commission on Social Connection has released its global report revealing that 1 in 6 people worldwide is affected by loneliness, with significant impacts on health and well-being. Loneliness is linked to an estimated 100 deaths every hour—more than 871 000 deaths annually. Strong social connections can lead to better health […]
WHO Scientific advisory group issues report on origins of COVID-19 June 27, 2025
The WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a panel of 27 independent, international, multidisciplinary experts, today published its report on the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rapid outbreak assessment - Prolonged cross-border multi-serovar Salmonella outbreak linked to consumption of sprouted seeds March 6, 2025
A cross-border multi-serovar Salmonella enterica outbreak linked to the consumption of sprouted seeds has been ongoing in Europe since 2023.
Rapid outbreak assessment – Prolonged multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona ST2559 linked to consumption of tomatoes in the EU/EEA and the UK November 12, 2024
A cross-border outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona ST2559 is ongoing in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) and the United Kingdom (UK).
Threat assessment brief - Implications of the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Rwanda for the EU/EEA, 2024 October 10, 2024
This threat assessment addresses the implications of the ongoing Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in Rwanda for the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA).