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Experts challenge WHO with 'epic' goal to eradicate malaria by 2050

A future free of malaria – one of the world's oldest and deadliest diseases – can be achieved as early as 2050, say 41 specialists in a report that contradicts conclusions of a WHO-led review last month.

Three Congolese doctors arrested in connection with WHO official's death

Ebola treatment centres have repeatedly been attacked by armed militiamen and disgruntled locals, hampering efforts to contain the epidemic in Democratic Republic of Congo’s conflict-ravaged east.

African Union’s lost opportunity in DRC Ebola crisis

In any country in the world, the resignation of the health minister days after the declaration of an international health emergency should not only be worrying but alarming.

WHO hails new DRC aid in fight against Ebola

The WHO says the renewed pledges of financial aid raised hopes the Ebola epidemic could be restrained after the outbreak was declared an international emergency earlier this month.

Saudi Arabia bans travellers from DRC before Hajj over Ebola fears

The virus has killed more than 1,700 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the world's second-worst outbreak was declared almost a year ago and is threatening to spill over its borders.

Ebola outbreak in DRC declared a global health emergency

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 1,600 people since August.

Twenty million children miss out on lifesaving vaccines in 2018 - UN

WHO and UNICEF blame war, inequality as well as complacency for 20 million children missing immunisation.

Measles cases rise nearly four-fold - WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that global measles cases have nearly quadrupled in the first quarter of 2019 to 112,163 cases compared to the same period last year.

Mozambique cyclone death toll climbs to 598, cholera spreads

At least 1,052 cholera cases have been reported by Mozambique's health ministry, including one death, according to the World Health Organization.

Hypothermia killing children, babies at Syria refugee camp – WHO

At least 29 newborns and children have died, mainly due to exposure to the cold. Clashes in Deir Ezzor resulted in 20,000 people fleeing to northeastern Al Hol camp in past eight weeks, the UN agency says.

Congo's Ebola outbreak now second largest in history – WHO

Congo’s health ministry has announced 379 confirmed and 47 probable Ebola cases in the outbreak declared on August 1, citing 198 confirmed deaths. It is now the second largest Ebola outbreak in history, the World Health Organization said.

Cancer deaths rise to 9.6 million as populations grow and age

The World Health Organization's cancer research arm estimates in a report released on Wednesday that there will be more than 18 million new cases globally this year and more than 9 million deaths.