Stages of an outbreak investigation - World Health Organization …
When a disease outbreak occurs, responding swiftly and effectively is critical to protect public health and minimize the spread of disease. The following steps outline a systematic approach …
Disease Outbreak News - World Health Organization (WHO)
Aug 20, 2025 · Disease Outbreak News (DONs) Latest WHO Disease Outbreak News (DONs), providing information on confirmed acute public health events or potential events of concern.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 29, 2025 · Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe. …
Outbreak Toolkit - World Health Organization (WHO)
The Outbreak Toolkit is specifically designed for epidemiologists and field investigators operating at the frontline of complex emergencies and in resource-limited settings. It provides a …
Ebola virus disease – Democratic Republic of the Congo
On 1 September 2025, WHO received an alert from the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) regarding suspected cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the …
Marburg virus disease– United Republic of Tanzania
On 13 March 2025, the Ministry of Health of the United Republic of Tanzania declared the end of the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak. This declaration came after two consecutive …
Sudan virus disease – Uganda
Feb 1, 2025 · The current outbreak is the sixth SVD outbreak in Uganda. Uganda also reported a Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in 2007 and an Ebola virus disease outbreak exported …
COVID-19 - Global Situation - World Health Organization (WHO)
May 28, 2025 · Since mid-February 2025, according to data available from sentinel sites, global SARS-CoV-2 activity has been increasing, with the test positivity rate reaching 11%, levels …
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global outbreak of coronavirus – an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS …
Nipah Virus Infection - India - World Health Organization (WHO)
Aug 6, 2025 · Between 17 May and 12 July 2025, the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Kerala informed through a series of official press releases about …