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Fifth meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (2005) regarding microcephaly, other neurological disorders and Zika virus
As a result, the Emergency Committee felt that Zika virus and associated consequences remain a significant enduring public health challenge requiring intense action but no longer represent a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. -
Fourth meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (2005) regarding microcephaly, other neurological disorders and Zika virus
2 September 2016 -- The fourth meeting of the Emergency Committee on Zika and microcephaly convened by the Director-General under the International Health Regulations (2005) regarding microcephaly, other neurological disorders and Zika virus was on 1 September 2016. The Committee agreed that Zika virus infection and its associated congenital and other neurological disorders continues to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. -
WHO convenes 3rd meeting of Emergency Committee on Zika and observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations
The Committee will consider whether the Zika virus and related complications still constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, review the implementation and impact of earlier recommendations made by the Committee, and determine if new recommendations are needed or existing recommendations require revision. -
WHO public health advice regarding the Olympics and Zika virus
28 May 2016 - Based on current assessment, cancelling or changing the location of the 2016 Olympics will not significantly alter the international spread of Zika virus. Brazil is one of almost 60 countries and territories which to-date report continuing transmission of Zika by mosquitoes. People continue to travel between these countries and territories for a variety of reasons. The best way to reduce risk of disease is to follow public health travel advice.
Stories from around the world
Zika virus Q&A
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Zika virus and complications: Questions and answers
10 March 2016 -
Zika virus and safe blood supply: Questions and answers
19 February 2016
Infographics
Videos
Features
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Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week launched to raise awareness on preventing Zika
9 May 2016 -
One year into the Zika outbreak: how an obscure disease became a global health emergency
5 May 2016 -
Zika virus vectors and risk of spread in the WHO European Region
18 March 2016 -
Mosquito control works if implemented well; new control tools in the pipeline
18 March 2016 -
Dispelling rumours around Zika and microcephaly
Updated 7 March 2016 -
WHO Director-General visits Brazil
25 February 2016 -
El Niño's impact on Zika
23 February 2016 -
Mosquito control: can it stop Zika at source?
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Data sharing in public health emergencies: a call to researchers
4 February
Commentaries
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Vaccines: A global health success story that keeps us on our toes
Flavia Bustreo, Assistant Director-General, Family, Women's and Children's Health, and Vice Chair of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Board
Marie-Paule Kieny, Assistant Director-General, Health Systems and Innovation -
Damn the mosquitoes! Full speed ahead!
Dr Pedro Alonso
Director of the Global Malaria Programme -
WHO research and development on Zika
Dr Marie-Paule Kieny
Assistant Director-General, Health Systems and Innovation
The history of Zika virus
This timeline summarizes the spread of Zika infection, country by country, from the earliest discovery in 1947 to the latest information as of 7 February 2016. Zika virus infection appears to have changed in character while expanding its geographical range.
Fact sheets
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Microcephaly
14 October 2016 -
Guillain–Barré syndrome
10 October 2016 -
Zika virus
2 June 2016