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In a rare personal message to island residents on Saturday, Dr. Tedros that he would travel to Spanish territory to oversee the disembarkation of nearly 150 passengers and crew, following a hantavirus outbreak on board that has claimed three lives. “It is not usual for me to write directly to the population of a single […]

“This is not COVID,” a WHO spokesman told reporters at a briefing in Geneva, as the agency continues to coordinate the response to the deadly outbreak on a cruise ship docked in Cabo Verde. To date, three people have died and several others have fallen ill on board the Dutch-flagged vessel Hondius, prompting a major

Three people have died and several others have fallen ill aboard the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, prompting a major international public health response involving countries across Europe, Africa and Latin America. The first warning came from the United Kingdom, which notified WHO under the International Health Regulations (IHR) of the outbreak after passengers on board the

Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric pointed to the many missiles and drones fired at the United Arab Emirates on Monday, which the UAE has blamed on Iran. The attacks reportedly injured three people and sparked a fire at an oil facility in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone. The incident comes amid a series of maritime attacks in

The person, who is a man, had been traveling on the Dutch flag, Hondius, at the center of the outbreak. He is being treated at a hospital in Zurich after returning to Switzerland and responding to an email from the ship’s operator. “In accordance with the International Health Regulations (IHR), WHO is working with relevant

The deadly disease outbreak has sparked an international public health response. Seven people of the 147 passengers and crew have been reported ill and three have died in what remains a fluid situationtold the WHO’s head of epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention, dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, to journalists in Geneva. “One patient is in

The UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) is coordinating evacuations and risk assessments following the death of three people and several suspected infections. One patient remains in intensive care in South Africa. To date, one case has been confirmed after verification in a laboratory, but there are five more suspected cases among those on board. “This

The WHO supports the response, noting that one case of the rodent-borne disease has been confirmed so far and there are five more suspected cases. Detailed investigations are underway, including further laboratory tests. Of the six people affected, three have died and one is currently in intensive care in South Africa. “Medical care and support

It highlights significant progress in the fight against hepatitis B and C, which together account for 95 percent of all hepatitis-related deaths worldwide. These infections claimed 1.34 million lives in 2024. Meanwhile, transmission continues at a rate of about 1.8 million infections annually — or more than 4,900 cases each day. Viral infections Hepatitis B

During World Immunization Week, which runs from 24 to 30 April, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners highlights the benefits of vaccines at all stages of lifeas well as the scientific breakthroughs that have led to tested inoculations against infection by malaria, HPV, cholera, dengue, meningitis, RSV, Ebola and mpox. This year marks the