Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Ebola cases in DRC hit 5,515 as Pope Leo urges global action to save livesEbola cases in the DRC reach 5,515 with a 48% fatality rate, prompting global action.
Al Jazeera · Aug 24
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo worsens, long transmission warnedEbola outbreak in DR Congo worsens with 4,727 cases and 2,214 deaths reported so far.
CGTN · Aug 17
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
DRC Ebola outbreak second-largest on recordThe DRC Ebola outbreak is now the second-largest on record with 4,449 cases and 2,061 deaths reported.
CGTN · Aug 13
International Relations
WHO chief says Trump vaccine push goes against ‘decades of evidence’WHO chief accuses Trump of ignoring decades of evidence with his vaccine policy overhaul.
Al Jazeera · Aug 12
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
DRC’s Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared, says WHOThe World Health Organization says the DRC's Ebola outbreak began months before its official declaration in May.
Al Jazeera · Aug 10
Geopolitical Conflict
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin told he ‘must stop’ after Russian strike destroys WHO warehouse in UkraineRussian strike destroys WHO warehouse in Ukraine, prompting calls to stop attacks on healthcare.
The Independent · Aug 10
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
WHO Chief Calls for Political Dialogue as Conflict Escalates Across EthiopiaWHO chief urges Ethiopia's government and leaders to halt military force and choose dialogue to prevent a humanitarian crisis.
EthiopiaToday · Aug 10
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
DRC Ebola outbreak outpacing response efforts: WHOThe DRC Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than response efforts can contain it.
CGTN · Aug 7
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
WHO calls on world to take urgent action against Ebola outbreak in CongoWHO urges global action against the Ebola outbreak in Congo.
Dirole Lotsima Dieudonne · Aug 6
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Over 1,700 dead from world’s fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak as WHO offers dire warningThe Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,700 people and infected nearly 3,900.
The Independent · Aug 5
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Africa CDC flags constraints on DRC's Ebola responseAfrica CDC flags constraints on DRC's Ebola response due to limited resources and rising cases.
CGTN · Aug 5
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Why is it difficult to contain the growing Ebola outbreak in DRC? | ExplainedThe Ebola outbreak in DRC continues to spread with over 1,500 deaths reported as of July 28, 2026.
The Hindu · Jul 31
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Nearly 1,000 people have died from Ebola in DR CongoNearly 1,000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Al Jazeera · Jul 22
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
WHO says DR Congo Ebola outbreak is outpacing responseThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeds 2,100 cases and outpaces response efforts.
CGTN · Jul 18
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Two dead after violent thunderstorms leave 53,000 without power in FranceTwo people died as violent thunderstorms struck France, leaving 53,000 households without power.
The Independent · Jul 17
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda is close to being virus-freeEbola spreads quickly in DRC with over 2,000 confirmed cases, while Uganda discharges its last patient.
Al Jazeera · Jul 16
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
DRC Ebola cases surpass 2,000 as more health workers begin strikeDRC Ebola cases surpass 2,000 as healthcare workers strike over unpaid wages.
Al Jazeera · Jul 15
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Congo Ebola outbreak ‘global emergency’ as infections pass 5,000: WHOThe WHO declares the Congo Ebola outbreak a global emergency as infections surpass 5,000.
Al Jazeera · Aug 18
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 2,325, deadliest in country's historyThe Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed 2,325 people, becoming the country's deadliest outbreak.
CGTN · Aug 17
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
WHO warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to become deadliest in historyCongo's Ebola outbreak is on track to become the deadliest in history, surpassing 11,000 deaths.
The Independent · Aug 12
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
WHO chief warns Trump’s vaccine policy overhaul is against ‘decades of evidence’WHO chief warns Trump's vaccine policy overhaul contradicts decades of scientific evidence.
South China Morning Post · Aug 12
Geopolitical Conflict
Zelensky warns North Korean troop numbers in Russia could reach 50,000Ukrainian President Zelensky warned North Korean troop deployments in Russia could escalate from 14,000 to 50,000 soldiers, while requesting South Korean air defense support as Russia receives North Korean ballistic missiles and artillery amid escalating casualties.
Yeni Safak English · Aug 10
Geopolitical Conflict
Russian missile strike destroys WHO warehouse in UkraineA Russian missile strike destroyed a WHO warehouse in Ukraine, containing medical equipment and humanitarian supplies.
The Independent · Aug 10
Geopolitical Conflict
Ukraine war briefing: North Korea sending 50,000 troops to Russia – ZelenskyyPresident Zelenskyy announced North Korea is deploying up to 50,000 troops to Russia, escalating the conflict while Ukraine seeks South Korean air defence support and pursues weapons purchases from Turkey to counter Russian missile strikes.
The Guardian · Aug 10
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Fast-spreading Ebola outbreak outpaces recovery efforts as Congo aid workers strikeCongo's Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly, outpacing recovery efforts with 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths reported.
The Independent · Aug 6
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Congo Ebola health workers protest unpaid wages, disrupting response as deaths top 1,800Congolese health workers protest unpaid wages, disrupting Ebola response efforts as deaths exceed 1,800.
Washington Times · Aug 6
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
WHO chief visits Congo to support Ebola efforts as some workers strike over payWHO chief visits Congo to support Ebola efforts amid a strike by some health workers over pay.
The Independent · Aug 5
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,700 as WHO accelerates trialsThe DR Congo Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,700 people with 3,802 recorded cases.
Al Jazeera · Aug 4
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
The other final whistle: World Cup and global health's unfinished gameThe 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo accelerated, highlighting the divide between global sports and public health crises.
CGTN · Jul 31
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
World sees 8% fall in road deaths even as vehicle numbers surge: WHOGlobal road deaths declined by 8% to 11.6 lakh annually between 2010 and 2025 despite surging vehicle numbers.
Times of India · Jul 20
Geopolitical Conflict
Ukraine war briefing: Putin accused of ‘reckless nuclear brinkmanship’ in Oreshnik missile strike on KyivRussia is accused of reckless nuclear brinkmanship after striking Kyiv with an Oreshnik missile.
The Guardian · Jul 18
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
WHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak is outpacing responseThe WHO warns the DR Congo Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly, outpacing response efforts.
Gulf News · Jul 17
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
India makes gains in child immunisation, number of 'zero-dose' children reduces: WHO-UNICEF dataIndia makes gains in child immunisation, number of 'zero-dose' children reduces: WHO-UNICEF data
CNBC TV18 · Jul 16
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
13.5 million kids didn’t get even single vaccine in first year in 2025: WHO-Unicef reportWHO reports 13.5 million kids did not receive a single vaccine in their first year in 2025.
Hindustan Times · Jul 15
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
WHO chief warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak ‘far from being under control’WHO chief warns the DR Congo Ebola outbreak is far from being controlled, killing over 2,300 people.
South China Morning Post · Aug 18
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country’s historyDR Congo's Ebola outbreak becomes the country's deadliest, killing 2,325 people.
Al Jazeera · Aug 17
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
DR Congo Ebola outbreak set to become deadliest on record, WHO warnsThe DR Congo Ebola outbreak is on track to become the deadliest on record, surpassing the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak.
Al Jazeera · Aug 12
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Ebola death toll in Congo surges past 2,000 amid fastest-growing outbreak on recordCongo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 2,000 deaths among confirmed cases in the fastest-growing outbreak on record.
The Independent · Aug 11
Geopolitical Conflict
North Korea to deploy 50,000 soldiers to support Russia in war against UkraineNorth Korea plans deploying 30,000 to 50,000 soldiers to support Russia's Ukraine war effort, seeking modern warfare experience and advanced technology, while Russian attacks destroyed a WHO medical warehouse and both sides conducted extensive drone operations across multiple regions.
The Independent · Aug 10
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
DR Congo: Ebola death figure rises to 1,887DR Congo's Ebola death toll rises to 1,887 with 4,120 confirmed cases reported.
Gulf News · Aug 10
Geopolitical Conflict
Russia and Ukraine exchange overnight strikes; WHO confirms warehouse destroyedRussia and Ukraine exchange overnight strikes, causing deaths and injuries, with a WHO warehouse destroyed in Ukraine.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories · Aug 9
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
DR Congo Ebola health workers protest unpaid wages as deaths surpass 1,800DR Congo Ebola health workers protest over unpaid wages as deaths surpass 1,800.
Al Jazeera · Aug 6
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
World’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading fasterThe world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly with 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths reported so far.
Mehr News Agency · Aug 6
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
WHO chief arrives in Congo to help tackle deadly Ebola outbreak as confirmed cases soarWHO chief arrives in Congo to combat the growing Ebola outbreak with nearly 4,000 confirmed cases.
The Independent · Aug 5
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Africa CDC flags constraints on DRC's Ebola responseAfrica CDC flags constraints hindering the DRC's Ebola response efforts amid rising cases and deaths.
CGTN · Aug 2
International Relations
No consensus among WHO member states on pathogen Access and Benefit SharingWHO member states fail to reach consensus on pathogen sharing and benefit rules.
Hindustan Times · Jul 27
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Ebola death toll in DRC surges to at least 930 as outbreak gathers paceEbola death toll in DRC surges to at least 930 with 37 new deaths recorded in 24 hours.
Al Jazeera · Jul 20
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Are you worried about dementia in old age? These habits could prevent it by up to 45%The World Health Organization stated Wednesday that up to 45 percent of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by modifying habits including smoking cessation, exercise, cognitive stimulation, and managing conditions like hypertension and diabetes.
Noticias de Colombia | El Colombiano · Jul 17
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
Ebola spreading in DRC 'faster than any previous outbreak' -- WHOThe World Health Organization warns Ebola is spreading in the DRC faster than any previous outbreak.
GMA News Online / News · Jul 16
Climate & Humanitarian Crisis
679,000 ‘zero-dose’ Indian children didn’t receive single dose of vaccine in their first year in 2025: WHO reportWHO reports 679,000 Indian children did not receive a single vaccine dose in 2025.
Hindustan Times · Jul 16