Zika virus declared ‘Public Health Emergency’ by WHO

The virus has been related to microcephaly and other neurological disorders in newborns

WHO expresses concern over MERS, urges countries to act

A considerable number of pilgrims travel from India to Mecca-Madina for Haj every year and get exposed to the deadly virus

WHO raises alarm over new cases of cross-border transmission of poliovirus from Pakistan

Additional travel restrictions may be placed on Pakistan if present recommendations are not implemented fully, says expert panel of global health …

War-torn South Sudan weeks away from possible famine

International agencies fall short of funds, claim the crisis is one of the worst they have seen in years