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The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations’ health agency, championing Health For All. Always check the latest posts for updated advice/information. We reserve the right to remove misinformation, spam, and hate speech under our posts.

This is a story about the power of scientific collaboration. 120+ countries. 12 000+ institutions. 250 000+ research resources. 25 years of Research4Life.
Protection against measles is dangerously low. Only 77% children globally received 2 doses of measles vaccine. At least 95% coverage is needed to prevent outbreaks. The image shows the illustration of a baby's onesie depicting the percentages of the data.
You aren't alone. Around the world, more than 57 million people live with dementia.
Nearly 20 million children missed one or all doses of vaccination in 2025.
85% infants globally were vaccinated in 2025. The image shows the illustration of an infant's ring toy depicting the data for 85%.
WHO issues comprehensive guidelines on filovirus disease, including Ebola and Marburg disease. The new guidelines highlight the importance of early supportive care to improve patient survival and health outcomes Translates lessons from recent Ebola and Marburg disease outbreaks into practical recommendations for patient care WHO had previously issued guidelines on clinical care and therapeutics specific to Ebola virus disease
Collage of six black-and-white portraits of Asian men in leather jackets interspersed with three red blood drop illustrations featuring abstract human figures. World Health Organization logo and World Blood Donor Day visual identity at the bottom right.
Silhouettes of six standing men in casual poses against a white background with a World Health Organization logo.
Declining global cases of foodborne illnesses from 1.3 billion in 2000 to 866 million in 2021, highlighting effective food safety actions.
Close-up illustration of Toxoplasma parasites with a cat inset, highlighting its role as a foodborne pathogen and parasite.
Graphic showing apples, tomatoes, chicken, shrimp, and rice with bacteria, highlighting unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths yearly.
Africa CDC logo World Health Organization logo JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE on the launch of the Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease Continental Preparedness and Response Plan Hosted by Africa CDC and WHO Friday, 5 June 2026 at 14:00 CEST (GMT+2)
World Health Organization press conference scheduled for Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 15:00 CEST (GMT+2)
Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda, 29 May
EBOLA BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS DISEASE OUTBREAK Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda Weekly External Situation Report 02, Data as of 24 May 2026
79th World Health Assembly, daily update, 22 May 2026
Participants of the 79th World Health Assembly walk along Salle de Pas Perdu at the UN Geneva which hosted the Health Assembly.
World Health Organization 79th World Health Assembly Daily update 20 & 21 MAY 2026 #WHA79