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WHO - List of emergencies 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
Stages of an outbreak investigation - World Health Organization (WHO) 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 an outbreak, from confirming its existence to communicating findings for future preparedness Each step is designed to ensure that the outbreak is thoroughly understood, controlled, and
Outbreak Toolkit - World Health Organization (WHO) 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 comprehensive, up-to-date toolkit for investigating both infectious disease outbreaks and non-infectious events and hazards By offering standardized tools, the Toolkit addresses the critical need for data
Marburg virus disease – Rwanda Since the last Disease Outbreak News on this event was published on 25 October 2024, two additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD) were reported in Rwanda on 26 and 30 October respectively These cases are known contacts of a previously confirmed case and are currently in isolation and receiving treatment As of 31 October 2024, 66 confirmed cases, including 15
Coronavirus - World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe These particles range from larger respiratory droplets to smaller aerosols It is important to practice respiratory etiquette, for example by coughing into a flexed elbow, and to stay home and self-isolate until you recover if
Marburg virus disease– United Republic of Tanzania 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 periods (a total of 42 days) since the last person confirmed with MVD died on 28 January 2025 and was given a safe and dignified burial, in accordance with WHO recommendations No new confirmed cases
Marburg Virus Disease–United Republic of Tanzania Since the declaration of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak on 20 January 2025 in the United Republic of Tanzania, one additional confirmed death was reported by the Ministry of Health from the epicentre of the outbreak in Biharamulo district in Kagera region As of 10 February 2025, a cumulative of two confirmed and eight probable cases were reported by the Ministry of Health All 10
Environment, Climate Change and Health A disease outbreak is the occurrence of disease cases in excess of normal expectancy The number of cases varies according to the disease-causing agent, and the size and type of previous and existing exposure to the agent
Trends of acute respiratory infection, including human metapneumovirus . . . In many countries of the Northern Hemisphere, trends in acute respiratory infections increase at this time of year These increases are typically caused by seasonal epidemics of respiratory pathogens such as seasonal influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other common respiratory viruses, including human metapneumovirus (hMPV), as well as mycoplasma pneumoniae Many countries