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Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations

Saima Wazed, WHO Southeast Asia head, resigned Wednesday following fraud investigations. The UN health agency had placed her on unpaid administrative leave late last year. Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission filed charges alleging fraud and forgery against her. Wazed denied accusations of financial fraud and misrepresenting academic credentials. She cited financial hardship…

The Economic Times

WHO chief meets JP Nadda, praises India's health gains in maternal, child care and TB fight

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised India's health sector progress. He highlighted advancements in maternal and child health initiatives. India's Ayushman Arogya Mandirs bring health screenings closer to communities. ASHA workers support mothers and children from conception through adolescence. Discussions also covered India's efforts to end tuberculosis and strengthen regulations.

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WHO renews Science Council as AI, gene editing and emerging technologies reshape global health

The World Health Organization has renewed its Science Council with twenty-one global experts. This council will advise on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and gene editing. It aims to ensure scientific progress benefits all populations worldwide. Youth representatives will bring younger perspectives to these important discussions. The council will help…

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Ebola outbreak: five big questions

On 23 August, it will be 100 days since the Bundibugyo strain was first reported. How did it became the DRC’s most deadly outbreak and what must be done to stop it becoming the world’s largest?

The Guardian - UK

WHO Keeps Global Emergency Status on Congo Ebola as Cases Top 5,000 and Funding Gaps Persist

WHO kept global emergency status for Congo's Ebola outbreak after cases passed 5,000. Officials say the response still faces a funding gap.

Medical Daily

Congo Ebola Deaths Top 2,300 as WHO Warns Crisis Persists

WHO's emergency committee reconvened on the Congo Ebola epidemic as deaths passed 2,300, with officials calling the outbreak far from under control.

Medical Daily

DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province

Man dies in Bas-Uele after travelling from Haut-Uele, as head of WHO says outbreak on track to be deadliest ever

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Ebola Outbreak Could Become Deadliest Ever as WHO Warns Cases and Deaths Continue To Rise

Ebola cases and deaths are surging in Congo as WHO warns the 2026 Ebola outbreak could become the deadliest ever, with the virus spreading faster than health workers can contain it.

International Business Times UK

Trump’s vaccine overhaul could fuel mistrust and leave Europe vulnerable to disease resurgence

The fallout from US President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at reducing the number of universally recommended childhood immunisations could extend beyond the United States, fuelling vaccine mistrust and creating immunisation gaps.

Euronews

Congo’s Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest in history, WHO chief says

“At its current pace, it’s on track to eclipse the West African Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters on Wednesday.

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WHO says Congo's Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest one in history

The Congo Ebola outbreak is projected to exceed the 2014-2016 West African epidemic. This outbreak is currently the fastest-growing in recorded history. Health authorities believe the outbreak began months earlier than initially declared. Experts note challenges in tracking and managing the disease due to conflict and poor infrastructure. The World…

The Economic Times

Congo’s Ebola outbreak could become deadliest in history, WHO warns

More than 2,000 people have already died in eastern Congo, with the number of reported cases exceeding 4,300. The outbreak was officially declared on May 15, although health authorities later discovered through genetic sequencing that the virus had been spreading since February. What makes current outbreak particularly concerning is the…

The Times of India

WHO says Trump vaccine shake-up goes against evidence

GENEVA - The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that Donald Trump's bid to overhaul child vaccination in the United States goes against "decades of evidence".

Bangkok Post

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky mocks Putin’s reliance on North Korea after deadly strike deep inside Russia

Ukrainian drone attack hits targets over 600 miles deep inside Russia, killing 13 people

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Ukraine war briefing: North Korea sending 50,000 troops to Russia – Zelenskyy

Kim Jong-un’s regime has already provided thousands of soldiers, as well as missiles and artillery; Turkey readies arms package for Ukraine. What we know on day 1,629

Bangkok Post

Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes

KYIV (UKRAINE) - Russian strikes killed two people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight Saturday and Sunday, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people in Russia's Belgorod region.

France 24

DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak outpaces response as health workers strike over pay

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic ⁠of Congo is spreading faster than efforts to fight it, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday. Families said many frontline workers in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, have gone on strike over pay issues, worsening access to healthcare.

The Economic Times

WHO chief says Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

The world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than containment efforts. Health workers are striking over unpaid wages, worsening access to care in remote areas. New cases are doubling in some hot spots, overwhelming response capabilities. The United States has pledged an additional $242 million for immediate response efforts. Contact…

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WHO chief urges stronger Ebola response in DR Congo visit

KINSHASA - The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday urged authorities to step up the Ebola response and better protect frontline health workers, during a visit to the DR Congo where a deadly outbreak is spreading fast.

The Independent UK

Fast-spreading Ebola outbreak outpaces recovery efforts as Congo aid workers strike

As of Monday, the outbreak has led to 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths, according to the latest data from Congo’s Ministry of Health

The Independent UK

WHO chief arrives in Congo to help tackle deadly Ebola outbreak as confirmed cases soar

There have been nearly 4,000 confirmed cases since the outbreak was declared in mid-May

The Guardian - UK

Ultra-processed food companies hindering health drives by suing countries, says WHO

Exclusive: Director general accuses corporations of obstructing efforts to tackle obesity crisis after investigation by Guardian and others

Medical Daily

Ebola Kills 999 in DRC as Two Americans Are Evacuated and the Outbreak Shows No Sign of Slowing

The DRC Ebola outbreak has killed 999 people as of July 21, 2026. Two U.S. citizens have been evacuated to Germany. Here is what Americans need to know.

France 24

Ebola 'spreading faster than any previous outbreak' in DR Congo, WHO warns

The World Health Organization on Thursday warned that the Ebola virus is spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo faster than during any previous outbreak, with more than 2,000 confirmed cases and 796 deaths recorded in just two months. Health officials say the rapid spread, lack of approved vaccine for…

France 24

WHO launches first trial of antiviral to prevent Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

The World Health Organization launched the first clinical trial on Tuesday to test whether an antiviral drug can prevent infection in people exposed to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the outbreak continues to outpace response efforts and spread beyond known chains of transmission.

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