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The World Health Organization has initiated a global investigation into the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, with only 54 contacts currently under quarantine. Scientists are examining the spread of the deadly Andes virus and are expanding research efforts into the disease.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to launch a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) next week to assess the effectiveness of two antiviral treatments, MBP134 and remdesivir, in reducing mortality among patients infected with Bundibugyo virus disease. This initiative comes as reported cases of the disease exceed 1,000. The trial will evaluate the treatments both individually and in combination, with preparations now complete.

A global report released by the WHO and partners indicates that over 655 million people worldwide lack access to electricity, while nearly two billion depend on polluting fuels for cooking. This situation poses significant health risks and exacerbates existing inequalities, highlighting a potential global energy and health crisis.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new warnings regarding the resurgence of yellow fever outbreaks in Africa and the Americas. This troubling trend highlights the ongoing public health challenges posed by the disease in these regions.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for enhanced newborn screening measures to improve the care of birth defects. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that every child deserves the chance for a healthy future, and early identification of congenital conditions is crucial to achieving this goal.

According to the WHO, the use of uterotonics immediately after childbirth helps reduce the risk of maternal deaths. The article discusses important measures to consider in preventing fatalities among pregnant women.