Jan 26, 2026 · WHO provides the latest disease outbreak news, offering information on confirmed public health emergencies or events of potential concern.

The health emergencies list below details the disease outbreaks, environmental disasters and other humanitarian crises in which WHO has played or is still playing an essential role in protecting health.

Feb 3, 2026 · Framework and toolkit for infection prevention and control outbreak preparedness, readiness and response As observed in recent large-scale outbreaks, health facilities (HFs) with …

Mar 16, 2026 · The Outbreak Toolkit is specifically designed for epidemiologists and field investigators operating at the frontline of complex emergencies and in resource-limited settings. It provides a …

When a disease outbreak occurs, responding swiftly and effectively is critical to protect public health and minimize the spread of disease. The following steps outline a systematic approach to investigating …

Feb 24, 2026 · This is the 63rd situation report for the multi-country outbreak of mpox, which provides details on the global epidemiological situation for mpox, including an update on the epidemiological …

Mar 26, 2026 · This is the 64th situation report for the multi-country outbreak of mpox, which provides details on the global epidemiological situation for mpox, including an update on the epidemiological …

Jan 30, 2026 · Thomas B, Chandran P, Lilabi MP, George B, Sivakumar CP, Jayadev VK, et al. Nipah virus infection in Kozhikode, Kerala, South India, in 2018: epidemiology of an outbreak of an …

Nov 30, 2025 · Seasonal influenza (‘the flu’) is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses that circulate globally and year-round. It can cause illness ranging from mild to severe, sometimes …

On 13 March 2025, the Ministry of Health of the United Republic of Tanzania declared the end of the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak. This declaration came after two consecutive incubation …