World Health Organization (WHO)7 days agoEbola risk raised to 'very high' in DR CongoThe head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.7 days ago20 May 2026Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warnsIn its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.20 May 202619 May 2026Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warnsHundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.19 May 202619 May 2026Why is Ebola difficult to stop?The World Health Organization has declared this Ebola outbreak a "public health emergency".19 May 202619 May 2026At least 131 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official saysThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency. 19 May 202618 May 2026WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergencyThe agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.18 May 202612 May 2026Last passengers leave virus-hit cruise ship as three more test positiveAn American and a French national who have returned home have tested positive for hantavirus.12 May 202610 May 2026Jersey hantavirus risk 'very low' - Public HealthOfficials say they are monitoring the situation with UK colleagues10 May 20267 May 2026Hantavirus: WHO chief says public health risk is lowThe origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are "still under way".7 May 2026...
