416 cases of the mysterious disease had been reported in recent weeks.

At least one fatality has been confirmed so far; however, reports from Katie Greenwood, head of the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) Pacific Delegation, suggest that the number could be as high as six. Related: Chile: 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Maule Region A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, on Tuesday, […]

The figures are alarming: there were 263 million cases and 597,000 deaths from malaria worldwide in 2023, marking an increase of approximately 11 million cases compared to the previous year. Related: DRC includes malaria vaccine in children’s vaccination schedule The recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) on malaria presents a mixture of significant […]

The WHO team, made up of epidemiologists, doctors, and laboratory technicians, aims not only to identify the pathogen responsible but also to strengthen response measures in the region. This includes conducting epidemiological investigations, collecting samples for testing, and actively searching for cases. Related: Africa: Mpox Cases Surge +500 pct, Affecting 19 Countries The World Health […]

The symptoms of this disease resemble include fever, severe headaches, joint stiffness, nausea, and vomiting. The World Health Organization (WHO) has assessed the health risk posed by the Oropouche virus in the Americas as “high.” The virus causes a disease similar to dengue and chikungunya, and more than 11,000 cases have been confirmed in the […]

WHO-EMRO director Balkhy denounced that Israeli forces have carried out 103 direct, relentless attacks on health facilities. On Monday, the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO-EMRO) warned that 60 percent of healthcare centers in Lebanon have closed due to the Israeli army offensive, which has caused widespread insecurity and destruction in […]

The WHO aims to shift the traditional focus of vaccine production, which is often driven by commercial performance, towards one that is more centered on public health needs, especially in vulnerable regions. Related: WHO Postpones Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza Due to Escalating Violence The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a study listing 17 […]

The WHO announced that over 100 critically ill patients will be evacuated from several hospitals to be treated outside Gaza. On Tuesday, news agency WAFA reported that 25 Palestinians were killed as a result of Israeli bombing of a house in the town of Beit Lahia on the northern Gaza Strip. The death toll could […]

Tedros emphasized that only one mission was granted authorization, which occurred on October 12, allowing for the delivery of supplies and fuel to the Kamal Adwan Hospital after nine unsuccessful attempts. Related: Lebanon Faces High Risk of Epidemic Outbreaks: WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that Israel has blocked 53 out of 54 […]

The WHO is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other partners to enhance protective measures and investigate these new cases. Related: WHO Calls for Intensified Surveillance of Avian Influenza The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported four new cases of H5N1 avian influenza in […]