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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.
- 2Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to 63 health zones▼Congo’s Ebola outbreak expands to 63 health zones: WHO
The World Health Organization says the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has now expanded to 63 health zones, a widening of the epidemic's geographic reach across the country. Health authorities are working to contain transmission as the outbreak continues to spread into new areas.
- 3WHO Tests New Toolkit for Rehabilitation in Health Emergencies▼Why rehabilitation cannot be an afterthought in a health emergency: a new WHO toolkit is put to the test
The World Health Organization has introduced a new toolkit designed to ensure rehabilitation services are included from the start of health emergency responses, rather than treated as an afterthought. The toolkit is now being put to the test in practice, as WHO argues that injuries, disability and long-term recovery needs are often overlooked during crises despite being central to patient outcomes.
- 4Global pandemic treaty signed but stuck in limbo●There's a global pandemic treaty that's signed -- and in 'limbo.' What's the holdup?
A World Health Organization pandemic agreement has been signed by countries, yet it remains in limbo over unresolved details, notably financing and how nations will share vaccines and pathogen data. Questions are being raised about what is holding up its implementation, with observers pointing to political and logistical obstacles ahead of countries actually putting the treaty into effect.
- 5Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to two more health zones●Ebola outbreak in Congo expands to two additional health zones: WHO
The World Health Organization reports that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to two additional health zones, broadening the affected area. The announcement raises concern about containment efforts and the risk of further spread between communities and across regional borders.
- 6WHO 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.
- 7WHO 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.
- 8Kazakhstan 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.