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Hantavirus-hit vessel re-docks in the Canary Island due to bad weather during evacuation

The ship was bound for the Netherlands, where the repatriation of the 28 passengers is expected to be completed.

Euronews · May 11

‘It was either this or the pool’: hantavirus ship becomes latest Tenerife tourist attraction

The MV Hondius, the cruise ship hit by an outbreak of a virus that has left three dead, reached the Canary Islands on Sunday

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Hantavirus: what happens to cruise ship passengers now and will they quarantine?

Up to 150 passengers and crew from hantavirus-hit MV Hondius start flying home aboard military and government planes from Spain’s Canary Islands

The Guardian - AU · May 11

WHO confirms five hantavirus cases on Atlantic cruise ship; warns risk to public remains "low"

The WHO has confirmed five hantavirus cases and three deaths aboard the Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic. Linked to the Andes strain, the outbreak likely originated from a bird-watching trip in South America. While the WHO assesses the public health risk as low, more cases remain possible.

The Economic Times · May 8

WHO warns of more hantavirus cases

Three passengers died from hantavirus after a cruise. The World Health Organization believes the outbreak will be limited if precautions are taken. Another sick passenger landed in Europe. Health officials are tracing contacts. The virus is usually spread by rodents. It can cause severe illness. No vaccine or cure exists.

The Economic Times · May 7

The Latest: 3 passengers from virus-hit cruise ship evacuated to the Netherlands

Three people from a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak, including the ship’s doctor, are being flown to the Netherlands for medical care

The Independent UK · May 6

First malaria drug for babies is approved in ‘major public health milestone’

WHO prequalification of Coartem Baby means newborns can be safely treated rather than using medication for older children

The Guardian - UK · May 2

'A Nefarious Organisation:' Argentina Joins US in Leaving WHO Amid Health Controversies

Argentina officially exited the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 17 March 2026, joining the United States in a historic pivot toward 'health sovereignty' and bilateral diplomacy.

International Business Times UK · Mar 18

'The biggest challenge’ and ‘opportunity’: Euronews Health Summit key takeaways

Medicine shortages, European health sovereignty, the ethical lines of AI, and mental health dominated the conversation Euronews’ Health Summit in Brussels.

Euronews · Mar 17

Argentina formally exits WHO, following US withdrawal earlier this year

Argentina has officially exited the World Health Organization, following a year-long announcement by President Javier Milei's administration. Citing the WHO's alleged mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic and political motivations over science, Buenos Aires has completed its withdrawal. This move mirrors the United States' earlier departure and raises concerns about global…

The Times of India · Mar 17