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- 1Ebola outbreak grows in the Democratic Republic of Congo●What we know about the spread of Ebola amid growing outbreak in DRC
Health authorities are tracking a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with new attention on how the virus is spreading across affected areas. The World Health Organization and Congo's health ministry are expected to provide updated case and death figures as contact tracing and containment efforts continue. International observers are watching closely given the region's history of large Ebola epidemics and the risk of spread beyond current outbreak zones.
- 2WHO issues third report on Eastern Mediterranean health emergencies●WHO Situation Report No.3: Health emergencies in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (August 2026)
The World Health Organization has released its third situation report on health emergencies across the Eastern Mediterranean Region, covering August 2026. The report is published via ReliefWeb and forms part of WHO's regular monitoring of ongoing crises in the region. Details of specific countries or emergencies covered in this edition have not yet been widely summarised in news coverage.
- 3WHO names healthy, innovative cities in Western Pacific▼WHO recognizes healthy, innovative cities across the Western Pacific Region
The World Health Organization has recognized a group of cities across the Western Pacific Region for their healthy and innovative urban practices. The announcement highlights local efforts to improve public health and livability in one of the world's most densely populated regions. Details on which cities received recognition and the specific criteria have drawn interest from urban planners and health officials.
- 4Kazakhstan Cancer Society backs Gevorg Tamamyan for WHO chief▼“For years Dr Gevorg Tamamyan is proving that even with limited access, world class medicine is possible” - President of Kazakhstan Cancer Society supports Dr Gevorg Tamamyan as WHO Director-General candidate
The President of the Kazakhstan Cancer Society has publicly endorsed Dr Gevorg Tamamyan as a candidate for WHO Director-General, saying he has shown for years that world-class medicine is possible even with limited resources. The endorsement adds regional support to Tamamyan's campaign to lead the World Health Organization.