WHO sees high risk as polio breaks out in Central African Republic
The cases, reported to WHO on May 24, were caused by 'vaccine-derived' polio rather than the wild type of the virus that still circulates in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Amplify survivors' voices to end global scourge of sexual violence, world leaders told
Aid interventions often ignore survivors' needs and fail to provide access to vital health services, delegates heard
U.N. creates new Ebola chief role to tackle security, political issues in Congo
10-month epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 1,200 people
OPINION: How to tackle Ebola in DRC? Focus on the community
Faith leaders, local radio, and youth groups are all crucial structures to help drive home messages about identifying symptoms, staying safe when caring for sick people, and where to get help
OPINION: Sexual violence continues in conflict and so must our care for survivors
Global community must band together for survivors of rape in crises and show that we will continue to defend their sexual and reproductive safety and dignity
Schoolgirls used as human shields in Congo due to 'magical powers' - charities
Armed only with a broom or kitchen utensil, young girls were placed on the frontlines as they were believed to possess powers which would stop bullets
U.N. urges calm after protests by LGBT+ refugees in Kenya turn violent
Many LGBT+ refugees say they are not safe in Kenya as discrimination against sexual minorities is prevalent
Fights to end polio, contain Ebola made tougher by rising violence, research finds
Vaccination workers were attacked in six countries in Asia and Africa, with six people killed
Political games hinder efforts to end Ebola outbreak in Congo -WHO
The epidemic has moved through northeastern Congo, killing 1,117 people since mid-2018
Congo's Ebola outbreak 'unlikely' to be contained unless violence stops
The outbreak has killed 1,074 people out of a total of 1,604 confirmed or probable cases, according to the health ministry