Medical experts have strongly criticized One Nation's proposed health policies, labeling them as nonsensical and based on misconceptions. Policies include withdrawing from the WHO, scrapping the TGA, and adding photo ID to Medicare cards, which experts argue could increase costs and reduce access to care for vulnerable Australians.
As the G7 summit begins, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Brazil's President Lula da Silva urged world leaders to finalize a pandemic treaty. They highlighted the need for political will and equity, especially regarding the "pathogen access and benefit sharing" annex, to prevent a repeat of the Covid-19 pandemic's devastating human and economic toll.
An Ebola outbreak in the DRC's Ituri province has seen 676 cases and 136 deaths. Four nuns caring for an infant who died from the virus have fallen ill. Frontline workers face supply shortages and conflict hinders response, while travel restrictions are criticized.
Ebola outbreak in central Africa: 471 cases, 84 deaths reported
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated the Ebola outbreak in central Africa needs a faster response, despite progress. Meanwhile, Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale defended a US-backed quarantine facility project, facing protests and a court order.
WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could have begun as early as January, giving the virus a "big head start." He cited community mistrust and low contact tracing rates as major concerns, hindering the response.
The WHO reported 191 verified attacks on healthcare in Lebanon since March 2, 2026, resulting in 128 deaths and 371 injuries. Recent hostilities in Tyre damaged two hospitals, injuring health workers, yet they continue to operate. Iran warned of direct confrontation if Israeli strikes persist.
Vanuatu's public health director, Jenny Stephens, is lobbying for support as global funding cuts impact malaria, TB, and HIV programs. The US withdrawal from the WHO in early 2026 has led to China becoming the largest contributor, raising questions about Beijing's role in filling the funding and leadership gap.
WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus briefed DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi on the Ebola outbreak response. An aid agency warned the outbreak is larger than official figures, and health officials are struggling to control it. Tedros emphasized the need for community ownership and strong government leadership.
The WHO is urging community cooperation to contain the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, emphasizing it's "everybody's business." Protests against burial protocols have complicated efforts, leading to attacks on health centers. The outbreak has seen 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths in DRC, with 9 cases and 1 death in Uganda.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,000 suspected cases and 246 deaths, with MSF warning of a 'deeply alarming' situation due to rapid spread outpacing response efforts.
The WHO reports a 30-50% death rate in the DRC Ebola outbreak, with 10 confirmed and 223 suspected deaths. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for a ceasefire in the conflict-ridden region to aid relief efforts.
The WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in the DRC is outpacing response efforts, with 220 suspected deaths. Attacks on health facilities by residents seeking bodies for traditional burials are hindering containment, particularly in Ituri province. Neighboring countries are at high risk.
Uganda's Health Ministry reported two new Ebola cases, both health workers at a private facility in Kampala, bringing the total to seven. These cases are linked to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has recorded over 900 cases and more than 200 deaths.
Conspiracy theories surrounding Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are amplified by social media and AI, echoing past outbreaks. Experts note these theories often target centers of power and reflect distrust in institutions, impacting public health responses.
The WHO office in Kyiv was hit by debris from Russian strikes, shattering a third-floor window but causing no injuries. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus renewed calls for a ceasefire and urged an end to attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Suspected Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have exceeded 900, with 119 suspected deaths. The outbreak, centered in Ituri province, faces challenges from ongoing violence, arson attacks on treatment centers, and international aid cuts, impacting healthcare capacity and community trust.
Suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's eastern region have surpassed 900, with 119 suspected deaths. The outbreak, centered in Ituri province, faces challenges from violence, arson attacks on treatment centers, and international aid cuts, exacerbating already fragile healthcare systems and displacement.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has updated its Ebola death toll to 204 from 867 suspected cases. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international emergency, and the African Union's health agency warns 10 other African countries are at risk.
WHO declared a public health emergency over Ebola, warning of fast-spreading diseases. India advised citizens to avoid travel to DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan due to outbreaks, with 867 cases and 204 deaths reported in Congo.
The WHO has raised the risk assessment for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the DRC to 'very high' nationally, citing 82 confirmed cases and nearly 750 suspected ones. Funeral bans and public gathering limits are in place in Ituri province.
The WHO has raised its risk assessment for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to "very high" due to rapid spread, with nearly 750 cases and 177 deaths. Distrust among locals and resource shortages are hindering response efforts.
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo a "very high" national risk, with 82 confirmed cases and 7 deaths, and nearly 750 suspected cases. The UN and US have pledged significant funding to combat the spread.
The WHO warns an Ebola vaccine for the Bundibugyo species could take nine months. 600 suspected cases & 139 deaths reported in DRC & Uganda. WHO declared a public health emergency but not a pandemic.
