Emergencies

Emergencies

India continues saving lives and livelihoods – recording more COVID-19 recoveries while lifting restrictions

India continues saving lives and livelihoods – recording more COVID-19 recoveries while lifting restrictions

WHO is committed to saving lives and protecting health in times of crisis – whether caused by outbreaks, conflicts or disasters.

The WHO Health Emergencies Programme harnesses the expertise and resources of the three levels of WHO – country offices, regional offices and headquarters – to help Member States build the capacities required to prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from all hazards that create health emergencies. When national capacities are overwhelmed, WHO works alongside ministries of health and partners to lead and coordinate the international health response.

 

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

India intensifies its preparedness and response to Novel Coronavirus

Outbreaks and Emergencies in the South-East Asia

Nipah virus infection

Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans. The natural host of the virus are fruit bats (Indian flying fox).