Since this morning’s reports of a raid of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern #Gaza, we have lost touch with the personnel there. This development is deeply disturbing given the number of patients being served and people sheltering there. Prior to this, @WHO and partners managed to…

Plans to ban @UNRWA’s presence and operations in the West Bank and Gaza are unacceptable. If implemented, a ban would, in effect, deprive Palestinians of lifesaving services, such as health care. UNRWA was established by the countries of the world - the @UN members - to ensure…

A new role for me @WHO Hub for Pandemic & Epidemic Intelligence. Part of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme, it brings people together to solve systems challenges, accelerate innovation & build collaboration for decision-making. Passing by #Berlin? Do reach out and say hi 👋

The health system’s capacity in #Lebanon is deteriorating. @WHO’s medical supplies cannot be delivered due to the almost complete closure of Beirut’s airport.   WHO calls on urgent facilitation of flights to deliver health supplies to Lebanon. Lives depend on it!

.@RwandaHealth has reported cases of #Marburg. @WHO is scaling up its support and will work with the government of #Rwanda to stop the spread of the virus and protect people at risk. x.com/rwandahealth/s…

Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon are now relentlessly claiming hundreds of civilian lives. And I am very saddened to confirm that two UNHCR colleagues were also killed yesterday. On behalf of all us at UNHCR, heartfelt condolences to their families, friends and colleagues.

The GOARN Operational Support Team, WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, and mpox Collaborative Surveillance Cluster of WHO HQ IMST are hosting a webinar titled "Mpox response: Use of digital and analytical tools". See link for registration and more details:…

Collective amnesia or international cooperation? What lessons can be learned from the last pandemic that will help us prepare better for the next one? @DrMikeRyan and @_katusche share their insights. Listen now: bit.ly/3zb9vah

Today @WHO_Europe @WHOUkraine marked #WorldHumanauthorDay2024 with @novonordiskfond to talk: 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 managing NCDs during conflict; ⚠️ ~2000 attacks on health; 💡 readying for another winter of war; ☢️ preparing for new threats. Thanks for your support to our work.

This World Humanitarian Day, we demand that healthcare services and humanitarian work be actively protected, and equitable, safe access to healthcare services, free from violence, threat, or fear. Learn more: bit.ly/3YP04Yp

Raging fires broke out in Türkiye’s western Izmir province on Friday. The fire, which began on the outskirts of the city, quickly spread to some buildings due to strong winds. While no loss of life has been reported, evacuations have begun, and the fire remains uncontained.

Sweden – a @WHO_Europe Member State – has confirmed the first clade I #mpox case outside of the African Region. This, a day after @WHO declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern amid the rapidly evolving clade I scenario in the Democratic Republic of Congo…

Today, the Emergency Committee on #mpox met and advised me that in its view, the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted that advice. @WHO is on the ground, working with the affected countries, and others at risk, through our…

IAEA experts witnessed strong dark smoke coming from ZNPP’s northern area following multiple explosions heard in the evening. Team was told by ZNPP of an alleged drone attack today on one of the cooling towers located at the site. No impact has been reported for nuclear safety.

I am convening the Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of #mpox on Wednesday 14 August 2024. The Committee will provide me with its views on whether the outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern -- and if so, it will advise me on the temporary…

Thanks to all the countries and teams who contributed data and analysis for to update our 2021 deaths averted study. #VaccinesSaveLives and found vaccination saved over 1.6 million lives from #COVID19 across Europe. Read more 👇🏻

In light of the spread of #mpox outside #DRC, and the potential for further international spread within and outside Africa, I have decided to convene an Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations to advise me on whether the outbreak represents a public health…

…as if we needed another reason to put down strong #Mpox detection and control systems… A commitment to elimination in Europe is the way to mobilize resources to prevent this new mpox virus from spreading here. Otherwise it’s a question of time. @WHO_Europe @ECDC_EU

Very glad that four children from #Gaza, who are suffering from tumours, hearing impairment and respiratory disorders, have arrived in #Belgium to receive specialised medical care. They are accompanied by 12 family members. They had been evacuated to Egypt prior to the closure…

15 children from #Gaza, who have spent the past several months in hospital in Egypt, are en route now to Spain 🇪🇸 to receive treatment for a range of serious injuries and conditions. The Spanish Ministry of Health has a team of specialists accompanying the children and their…