May 24, 2025 · Emergency care is powerfully aligned with the primary health care agenda as it provides first contact clinical care for those who are acutely ill or injured. Pre-hospital and facility-based …

Jul 10, 2025 · Concurring with the advice unanimously expressed by the Committee during the meeting, the WHO Director-General determined that the upsurge of mpox 2024 continues to meet the criteria …

Jan 16, 2025 · Ethiopia is facing a complex, prolonged humanitarian and health crisis due to conflict, the climate crisis and worsening disease outbreaks.

Apr 4, 2025 · Intensifying support to earthquake–hit Myanmar, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided nearly 100 tons of medicines, medical devices and tents so far, and is assisting in …

Apr 28, 2025 · The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) has been at the forefront of the global fight against health emergencies since its inception in April 2000. By leveraging the …

Jan 16, 2025 · WHO's health emergency appeal identifies the critical priorities and resources required to address 42 ongoing health emergencies, including 17 Grade 3 crises – the most severe. These …

Feb 3, 2026 · Severe funding constraints across the humanitarian system have disrupted more than 6600 health facilities, cutting off care for over 53 million people. In 2026, an estimated 239 million …

Aug 11, 2025 · Emergency planning is critical This rapid, coordinated response was only possible because of Romania’s investment in emergency preparedness – early warning systems, trained …

The Basic Emergency Care Course (BEC) is a joint WHO/ICRC/IFEM learning programme for first contact health workers who care for patients with acute illness or injury. BEC teaches a systematic …

Mar 4, 2026 · The 44th meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (IHR or Regulations) on the international spread of poliovirus was convened by the WHO Director …