"PUBLIC HEALTH"

World Health Organization (WHO) top officials and experts are on the ground today in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to see the ongoing Ebola response and discuss areas that need particular support. WHO

The Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today announced the launch of Ebola vaccinations for high risk populations in North Kivu province. WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) today said that protecting people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from the latest Ebola Virus outbreak is going to be “very, very complex”, given the huge logistical challenges and ongoing conflict. WHO

In the past week, close to 50 South Sudanese residents in Bor town have received medical treatment from Korean Peacekeeping doctors. UNMISS

Marking the end of its ninth outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the World Health Organization (WHO) today congratulated the country and all those involved in ending the outbreak, while urging them to extend this success to combating other diseases in the country. WHO

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mark Lowcock wrapped up his three-day mission to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). He told reporters that his trip focused on the humanitarian issues related to malnutrition, better water sanitation and medical supplies. OCHA

A new study led by the World Health Organization (WHO) said a new formulation of a drug to prevent excessive bleeding following childbirth could save thousands of women’s lives in low and lower middle-income countries. WHO

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.