World Health Organization
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Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship officially over: WHOOn Thursday, the WHO stated that the last identified contact of an exposed person completed quarantine and tested negative for the virus.HealthJul 3
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Ebola outbreak is ‘very complex,’ but ‘can be stopped’, WHO chief says“To come here is to really show to the community that they’re not alone," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters at the airport late Thursday.WorldMay 29
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Ebola epidemic is outpacing response efforts, WHO chief saysThe head of the World Health Organization said on Monday that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts.WorldMay 25
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Should Canada consider travel bans like U.S. is doing amid Ebola outbreak?Currently, the Canadian government advises Canadians to avoid all travel to Ituri and North Kivu provinces, citing safety and security concerns.HealthMay 21
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Amid Ebola fears, person on flight diverted to Montreal was asymptomaticPHAC said the traveller has departed back to Paris. The Air France flight, along with all other passengers, has continued to Detroit.CanadaMay 21
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WHO warns nicotine pouch brands are targeting youth as sales boomNicotine pouches are small sachets placed between the gum and lip that release nicotine through the lining of the mouth. They also typically contain flavourings and sweeteners.HealthMay 20
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Lebanon hospitals may run out of vital supplies within days, WHO saysThe life-saving trauma kits include bandages, antibiotics and anesthetics to treat patients who sustained war-related injuries, the WHO stated.WorldApr 9
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Several European countries, including U.K. lose measles elimination statusOutbreaks began in late 2023 and increased quickly throughout 2024, resulting in 2911 confirmed cased record in England that year alone.WorldJan 28
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U.S. finalizes withdrawal from World Health OrganizationThe U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment.U.S. NewsJan 23
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Polio was nearly eradicated. Here’s why it’s making a comebackThe World Health Organization and partners embarked on their polio campaign in 1988 with the bold goal of eradication — a feat seen only once with smallpox in 1980.HealthAug 5, 2025
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