According to the WHO, biological hazards—including bacteria, viruses and parasites—were responsible for the overwhelming majority of foodborne illnesses, causing around 860 million cases in 2021.

The World Health Organization has identified experimental drugs and vaccines for clinical trials as countries race to contain the growing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Central Africa

The WHO is scaling up efforts but warns that the Ebola outbreak will get worse before it gets better

Britain is boosting support for outbreak response efforts while Russia says it is concerned by the spread of Ebola and ready to assist in tackling the crisis

Despite a WHO health emergency declaration over a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the European Commission says no extra measures are needed

Health authorities will maintain enhanced monitoring measures but, in line with European assessments, do not plan to introduce the stricter travel restrictions adopted by the United States

Lab errors, mishandled samples, and traditional burial customs masked a growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo until it became one of the largest ever recorded

The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, raising concerns about spread and limited treatment options

World Health Organization member states voted against inviting Taiwan to the World Health Assembly after China opposed the move, arguing the island cannot participate in any form

The World Health Organization warned the Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus poses a high regional risk after cases spread between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with at least 80 deaths reported

Greece's EODY health authority confirms the asymptomatic Greek citizen will be transferred to Attikon Hospital in Athens under strict isolation

Infectious disease experts did not issue guidance on mask wearing for the general public or travel restrictions or protocols for cruise ships and airlines.

This year’s message, “Together for health. Support science,” underscores the vital role of evidence-based knowledge in shaping a healthier future.

New IQAir data shows Pakistan recorded the highest PM2.5 levels last year, with India and China also dominating the world’s most polluted cities

As climate change reshapes disease patterns, the once “exotic” mosquito-borne virus is emerging as a growing threat to southern Europe, including Greece. Here’s what you need to know about transmission, symptoms, vaccines and prevention

Rising temperatures and the spread of the tiger mosquito are expanding the risk of chikungunya transmission across southern and even northern Europe, raising new public health concerns

The World Health Organization says no further cases have emerged among more than 190 contacts of two infected patients, despite tighter airport screening across parts of Asia

New national data show steady gains in HPV vaccination among children and adolescents in Greece, especially among boys, but coverage remains well below World Health Organization goals, with sharp regional and social inequalities

Washington’s exit from WHO triggers budget cuts, unpaid fees, and global health concerns, with experts warning it could weaken disease prevention and response worldwide

As Greece marks World AIDS Day, officials highlight prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment efforts amid 21,815 recorded HIV cases nationwide