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WHO launches seven strategies to prevent drowning July 23, 2026
Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, the World Health Organization (WHO) is launching a new technical package to help governments and communities implement seven proven measures to reduce drowning deaths.
UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist July 21, 2026
Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, demonstrating that progress is possible. However, the improvements remain fragile, unevenly distributed and insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, according to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 (SOFI 2026) report, released on Tuesday by five United Nations […]
WHO marks 25 years of Research4Life, advancing access to scientific knowledge in more than 120 countries July 20, 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) today marks the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership that provides researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in low- and middle-income countries with affordable or free access to scientific knowledge. The partnership has helped dramatically expand access to scientific knowledge for researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in more […]

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.