Feb 3, 2026 · Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and …

On 12 March 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified the first maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect infants against one of the most common causes of acute …

Sep 26, 2025 · The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced its recommendations for the viral composition of influenza vaccines for use in the 2026 influenza season in the southern …

Jan 30, 2026 · The virus can be transmitted to humans from wild and domestic animals, however, as the disease can be transmitted by domesticated animals, secondary human-to-human transmissions are …

Aug 6, 2025 · Between 17 May and 12 July 2025, the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Kerala informed through a series of official press releases about four confirmed …

Nov 27, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on COVID-19, including information on symptoms, transmission, treatment, prevention, vaccines and and WHO's work in this area.

Jun 11, 2025 · Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne virus primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. It causes acute illness characterized by fever, rash, and debilitating joint pain, with some …

Oct 31, 2023 · Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus, usually transmitted from animals to humans, but can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people. Transmission of the virus …

Sep 3, 2025 · Ebola virus disease is a serious, often fatal illness in humans. The virus is transmitted to humans through close contact with the blood or secretions of infected wildlife and then spreads …

Jun 8, 2023 · Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe disease with a fatality ratio of up to 88%. This rate can be lower with good and early patient care. MVD was initially detected in 1967 after two …