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Bleeding and sepsis at childbirth are a danger to mothers: Sierra Leone study shows a simple screening tool can detect risk in time

Severe bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage) is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. It causes approximately 70,000 deaths annually. About 80% occur in Africa and South Asia. A recently published World Health Organization analysis shows postpartum haemorrhage accounts for 28% of maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, compared to 14%…

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WHO states strike deal to extend talks on pandemic treaty

World Health Organization member states will continue talks on a pandemic treaty for another year. Discussions focus on sharing access to dangerous pathogens and benefits from them. Wealthy and developing nations have differing views on equity. The agreement aims to prevent a repeat of the disjointed global response to Covid-19.

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Congo reports more Ebola cases as WHO expresses concern over scale and speed of the outbreak

The Congolese health ministry is reporting that there have been at least 131 deaths and over 500 suspected cases in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

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WHO worried about ‘scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak

KINSHASA - The World Health Organization chief voiced concern on Tuesday about the “scale and speed” of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has killed an estimated 131 people.

Bangkok Post

WHO considers use of experimental vaccines as Ebola cases and deaths rise in DRC

WHO chief said he was ‘deeply concerned’ after at least 500 suspected Ebola cases and 130 deaths reported in outbreak of Bundibugyo strain

The Guardian - UK

Ebola deaths in DR Congo rise to at least 131, Rubio says WHO 'late' identifying outbreak

The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen sharply to at least 131 from 513 suspected cases, Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said, as the World Health Organization on Tuesday hosted an emergency committee meeting to address the crisis. US Secretary of State…

France 24

US to screen for Ebola at airports as European medics deploy to region

The latest development has raised questions about the Trump administration's decision to cut USAID and withdraw from the WHO.

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Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency – what you need to know

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a “public health emergency of international concern”, with cases now confirmed in neighbouring Uganda. Here is what you need to know.

The Conversation

Hantavirus, Ebola crises: WHO kicks off 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva amid global health concerns

WHO 79th World Health Assembly: World Health Organization member states meet in Geneva. Deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are major concerns. Uncertainty surrounds US and Argentinian withdrawals from the WHO. The organization faces budget cuts and staff reductions. Discussions will focus on global health architecture reform and coordination among health…

The Economic Times

American doctor who helped patients on hantavirus-hit cruise ship cleared to leave isolation

American doctor Stephen Kornfeld, who helped care for sick passengers during the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, was the only American sent to Nebraska’s high-security biocontainment unit after an inconclusive test result.

Euronews

WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation; urges caution

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday that the efforts to contain the hantavirus outbreak was not over after evacuations from a cruise ship. Ghebreyesus emphasised that there were no signs of a larger outbreak but cautions of rising cases due to the virus' long incubation period.…

The Economic Times

'This is not Covid': WHO assures Hantavirus outbreak 'limited' but more cases 'possible'

The World Health Organization has assured that a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is expected to be limited, though more cases are possible. The rare Andes strain, which can spread between humans, is believed to have originated in Argentina. Authorities confirm three passenger deaths and several infections globally, with…

The Times of India

Little risk of onward hantavirus transmission as variant identified – expert

It comes as a Briton on board is set to be medically evacuated from the ship.

Evening Standard

Five of Europe’s top 10 most polluted cities are in this one country

Two countries dominate the top 10 lists for Europe's most and least polluted cities.

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African countries are signing bilateral health deals with the US: virologist identifies the ‘red flags’

The United States is signing bilateral health deals with African countries. By the end of February 2026, deals worth US$19.8 billion had been signed in new health funding. Of this amount, the US has committed US$12.2 billion and African countries US$7.5 billion.

Euronews

Europe is the global leader in tobacco use and vaping may be to blame, WHO warns

Despite overall tobacco use decline, vaping and novel tobacco products are driving increased use among young people in Europe, according to the World Health Organization.

The Guardian - UK

Use of traditional medicine in mainstream healthcare needs to be evidence-based

Letter: Dr Radhamanohar Macherla responds to plans by the World Health Organization to harness the potential of complementary medicine

The Guardian - UK

‘A potential treasure trove’: World Health Organization to explore benefits of traditional medicines

UN body to study possibility of integrating centuries-old practices into mainstream healthcare

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Top Dirtiest Countries In The World, According To Pollution Rankings

Explore the most polluted countries in the world based on air quality (AQI) and PM2.5 levels. See which countries pollute the most, plus the least polluted countries.

The Independent UK

Air pollution levels surge in India's capital, sparking rare protests

A thick layer of smog has enveloped India’s capital, New Delhi, as pollution levels surge, worsening a public health crisis

Radio France Internationale

Polish tobacco producers protest as EU weighs up cutting funding to farms

Ahead of a meeting later this month where the EU will decide whether to adopt World Health Organization recommendations to cut funding to European tobacco farms, Polish producers are making their voices heard.

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New measles cases in Queensland show ‘herd immunity’ is more important than ever

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Australia free of measles in 2014.

The Conversation

Latest data suggests Australia is overcoming its sugar addiction

Australia is now meeting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines on sugar, which recommend keeping sugar below 10% of daily energy intake.

The Guardian - UK

Millions of Britons face higher risk of heart failure due to dirty air, study suggests

Exclusive: stroke risk is 7% higher and heart failure risk increases by 27% in areas with worst level of pollution, research shows

The Conversation

Ethiopia’s emergency medical response system is up and running – what other countries can learn from it

Ethiopia has built a national emergency medical team and hosts Africa’s first World Health Organization (WHO)-certified regional training hub. It offers a robust, African-led model for strengthening health emergency response systems across the continent.

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