Joint statement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO concerning the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirm their strong partnership and shared commitment to protect the health and well-being of…

Message by the WHO Director-General to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

To the people of DRC, especially to the people of Ituri  Jambo kwenu wakahaji wa Ituri  Mbote na bino, bato ya Ituri  My name is Tedros, and I am the…

Experts convened by WHO advise on candidate treatments and vaccines for Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus

In response to the current outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with cases also reported in Uganda, WHO convened several…

WHO urges governments to protect young people from addiction to tobacco and nicotine products

Worldwide, at least 40 million children aged 13–15 use tobacco products, and young people’s use of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches continues to rise. In advance of World No Tobacco Day…

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 23 May 2026

At the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly in Geneva this week, Member States adopted more than 20 decisions and 13 resolutions on health issues including stroke, liver disease, tuberculosis, antimicrobial resistance,…

First meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 2026 – Temporary recommendations

On 17 May 2026, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 – Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations…

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 22 May 2026

Member States establish joint process to support reforms of global health architecture The World Health Assembly today decided to establish a joint process led by Member States, hosted by WHO…

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 20 May 2026

Public health awards  Today at the World Health Assembly, six laureates from around the world received awards for their outstanding contributions to public health. The 2026 prizes celebrate the remarkable dedication of these professionals and…

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 21 May 2026

Countries support development of a post-2030 strategy to end tuberculosis The Assembly, today, endorsed a decision requesting the Director-General to develop a post-2030 tuberculosis (TB) strategy, in consultation with Member States and relevant stakeholders, to…

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly honours global champions advancing primary health care

Today, the World Health Assembly recognized individuals and institutions whose contributions to global health have gone far beyond the call of duty. Six laureates representing diverse backgrounds and contexts were…