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This WHO guidance provides updated recommendations for the planning and management of mass gathering events attended by individuals from areas with documented...
The global burden of acute bacterial meningitis remains high, particularly in low- and middle-income countries and resource-limited settings. Following...
Implementation of border health and international travel-related temporary recommendations issued by...
This technical note outlines considerations for implementing border health and international travel-related temporary recommendations issued by the Director-General...
This document provides public health advice on multisectoral actions to support the social and economic protection of communities affected by Ebola and...
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In April 2026 (epidemiological weeks 14 to 17), a total of 20 100 new cholera and acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) cases were reported from 15 countries, territories,...
WHO advises Member States to implement a risk-based approach to the identification, monitoring, and management of contacts of probable or confirmed Andes...
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In 2025, the WHO Health Emergencies Programme responded to a growing number of health emergencies driven by conflict, climate shocks and disease outbreaks,...
WHO Technical note for the disembarkation and onward management of passengers and crew in the context...
This technical note is intended for public health authorities, port health authorities, and partner agencies involved in the disembarkation, onward travel,...
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