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WEBSep 25, 2024 · Far from receding, health emergencies are increasing in size, scale, and complexity, with many countries responding to multiple crises concurrently. The... Self-care interventions for sexual and reproductive health and rights: country cases.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBSep 17, 2024 · Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention.
Disease Outbreak News - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBLatest WHO Disease Outbreak News (DONs), providing information on confirmed acute public health events or potential events of concern.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) news - World Health …
WEBNews – Here you can find all news releases, statements and speeches about the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBInformation on COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.
Cholera – Global situation - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBNov 30, 2022 · Despite being easily treatable with rehydration solution, cholera remains a global threat due to its high morbidity and mortality in vulnerable populations with a lack of access to adequate health care. Seven distinct pandemics of cholera have been recorded during the past two centuries.
Dengue - Global situation - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBDengue is primarily an urban disease of the tropics and the viruses that cause it are maintained in a cycle that involves humans and Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The same mosquitoes transmit chikungunya and Zika viruses.
Dengue - Global situation - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBDec 21, 2023 · Dengue is the most widespread arbovirus and causes the highest number of arboviral disease cases in the Region of the Americas, with cyclic epidemics recurring every 3 to 5 years. In addition, clusters of autochthonous dengue have been reported in the WHO European Region.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBAug 9, 2023 · COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus. The most common symptoms are fever, chills, and sore throat, but there are a range of others. Most people make a full recovery without needing hospital treatment. People with severe symptoms should seek medical care as soon as possible.
Yellow fever – African Region (AFRO) - World Health Organization …
WEBMar 20, 2024 · Yellow fever is an epidemic-prone, vaccine-preventable disease caused by an arbovirus transmitted to humans primarily through the bites of an infected Aedes spp. and Haemagogus spp. mosquitoes. The incubation period ranges from 3 to 6 days.