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5 October 2026
Public health advice on Bundibugyo virus disease for internally displaced people, refugees and migrants...
This public health advice addresses the need for tailored measures to help prevent and control the spread of Bundibugyo virus (BVD) among people living...
5 October 2026
Civil–military health security mapping tool: user manual
Civil–military health security mapping (CMAP) tool: user manual provides practical guidance on using the CMAP tool to strengthen civil–military...
30 September 2026
Prevention and management of heat-related illness at mass gatherings: systematic reviews
Extreme heat is an increasingly important threat to health and operational continuity during mass gatherings. Climate change is increasing the frequency,...
30 September 2026
Prevention and management of heat-related illness at mass gatherings: considerations for implementation
Extreme heat is an increasing health, safety and operational risk for mass gatherings. It can cause heat-related illness, worsen chronic disease, increase...
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The Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) is a voluntary intergovernmental mechanism, led by Member States with the support of the World Health...
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2 November 2026
WHO Global Preparedness and Response to El Niño-Related Public Health Risks and Emergencies - Strategic...
The WHO Global Preparedness and Response to El Niño-Related Public Health Risks and Emergencies – Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan...
Cameroon engaged in the Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) in January 2023, becoming the seventh country to complete its national review phase....
29 October 2026
Portugal’s health security legacy: a Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) case study
Portugal was the first country in European Region and fourth Globally to pilot the Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR), conducting its high-level...