UN health agency
Coverage of UN health agency in the Nexus archive.
- Death toll from DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 500 as healthcare workers threaten strike
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 500 people, according to UN health agency figures. Healthcare workers in Ituri province have issued a 24-hour strike notice, demanding improved working conditions and payment of promised benefits.
- Europe’s deadly heatwave scorches eastern flank, takes aim at Ukraine
Europe is experiencing its most severe heatwave on record, causing infrastructure strain and over 1,300 excess deaths since June 21. Ukraine's war-damaged power grid faces critical challenges amid temperatures exceeding 95°F, with emergency blackouts implemented in multiple regions.
- Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
The UN health agency has raised the Ebola risk assessment to 'very high' in the Democratic Republic of Congo, though regional risk is classified as 'high' and global risk remains 'low'. The elevated risk classification reflects growing concern about the outbreak's potential spread within the affected region.
- Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
The UN health agency has raised the Ebola risk assessment in the Democratic Republic of Congo to 'very high', though the regional risk is classified as 'high' and global risk remains 'low'. The UN health chief emphasized the severity of the situation while noting that international spread risk is currently limited.