The Latest Breaking News from WHO

WHO warns of high risk that Ebola 'spreading rapidly'

The World Health Organisation is revising upward its assessment of the risk of Ebola within the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo.

AAP · May 22

Spain allows hantavirus contacts who test negative to spend last 14 quarantine days at home

The WHO has confirmed a new hantavirus case linked to cruise ship MV Hondius: a crew member who left the vessel in Tenerife and was repatriated to the Netherlands, bringing total infections to 12.

Euronews · May 22

Suspected Ebola cases triple in a week as WHO warns of rapid spread in DRC

Situation described as ‘deeply worrisome’ by officials as aid cuts and community distrust impede responders

The Guardian - UK · May 22

WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in Congo is 'spreading rapidly' and upgrades risk assessment

The head of the World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading rapidly and poses a “very high” risk at the national level

The Independent UK · May 22

SingHealth Receives International Awards for Healthy Ageing and Population Health Initiatives

SINGAPORE, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has conferred SingHealth the His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Prize for the Promotion of Healthy Ageing, an international accolade established by the State of Kuwait Health Promotion Foundation. This award honours outstanding contributions to research, health promotion,…

AAP · May 22

US redirects travelers from Ebola-affected countries to one airport for screening

America is now directing travelers from Ebola-hit nations to Washington Dulles International Airport for health checks. This new rule applies to those who visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan recently. Passengers will undergo temperature checks and answer questions about their travel history. Contact tracing details will…

The Economic Times · May 22

5 years, over 21% rise in preterm birth rate: Delhi’s air is cutting pregnancies short

On the morning of October 13, 2025, Moni woke up to another uncontrollable coughing fit. She reached for water, then more water, hoping the scratch in her throat would settle. It did not.

Newslaundry · May 22

Ex CDC head warns Ebola outbreak will become a ‘very significant pandemic’

An aid group has said Trump administration health cuts contributed to the slow detection of the outbreak

The Independent UK · May 22

World Cup Team Preparation Derailed by Ebola Outbreak—Is World Cup Under Threat?

The 2026 World Cup comes amid a fast-growing Ebola outbreak in central and east Africa.

Sports Illustrated · May 21

Risk of snakebites increasing as reptiles adapt to changing world, says study

Research led by WHO predicts hotter climate will lead to more contact between humans and venomous snakes

The Guardian - UK · May 21