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China’s Health Silk Road Targets Ebola: Beijing’s Strategic Medical Dispatch to the DRC
China has deployed a specialized medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to assist in the containment of a serious Ebola outbreak. The mission aims to strengthen local healthcare capacity and protect Chinese interests in the region following the WHO's emergency declaration.
Contagion in the Crossfire: The WHO Faces a 'Complex' Ebola Crisis in the DRC
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in the DRC to address a complex Ebola outbreak in the conflict-torn Ituri province. Labeled a regional threat by the Africa CDC, the crisis is intensified by severe security challenges that hinder medical intervention and contact tracing.
A Decade of Exclusion: Beijing’s Diplomatic Lockdown of Taiwan at the World Health Assembly
The World Health Assembly has rejected a proposal to include Taiwan in its annual summit for the tenth year in a row, signaling the continued strength of Beijing's 'One China' policy within the UN system. The decision reflects the deep-seated political divide that has prevented Taiwan's participation in global health governance since 2016.
The Geneva Stalemate: Beijing Reaffirms Diplomatic Dominance as Taiwan Remains Excluded from World Health Assembly
The 79th World Health Assembly has once again rejected a proposal to grant Taiwan observer status, a move Beijing claims upholds the One China principle. The decision highlights the ongoing diplomatic friction between China and the international supporters of Taiwan's inclusion in global health governance.
A Decade of Exclusion: Beijing’s Diplomatic Veto Prevails at the World Health Assembly
For the tenth consecutive year, the World Health Assembly has rejected a proposal to grant Taiwan observer status, a move lauded by Beijing as an affirmation of the One China principle. The decision highlights the deep-seated political divisions within global health governance and the continued effectiveness of China's diplomatic pressure in international organizations.
Containing the Andes: Europe Concludes High-Stakes Evacuation of Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship
European health authorities and the WHO have successfully contained an Andes Hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship Hondius, concluding a high-security evacuation in Tenerife. Despite nine reported cases and three deaths, the global risk is assessed as low due to the virus's limited transmission capacity and the effective execution of 'closed-loop' containment protocols.
Beijing Reinforces Taiwan’s Isolation with Renewed World Health Assembly Veto
China has officially blocked Taiwan's participation in the 2026 World Health Assembly, reiterating that adherence to the 'One China Principle' is a prerequisite for such involvement. This decision continues a multi-year trend of diplomatic marginalization aimed at limiting Taipei's international presence.
Tehran Hospital Hit in Overnight Airstrike; Iran Blames US and Israel, WHO Warns of Legal Breach
A midnight airstrike struck Gandhi Hospital in Tehran on March 1, causing structural damage and injuring medical staff; Iranian authorities blamed the United States and Israel. The World Health Organization warned attacks on medical facilities breach international humanitarian law, while independent verification of responsibility was not available.
From Architect to Abandoner: How US 'Exit Storm' Is Rewiring Global Order
The Trump administration’s post‑2025 campaign of withdrawing from dozens of international organisations marks a strategic pivot from multilateral stewardship toward selective engagement and parallel institution‑building. The policy mixes large exits from soft governance bodies with sustained or increased investment in hard security instruments, producing greater fragmentation, trust deficits with allies, and a more contested global governance landscape.
At Munich, Germany’s Chancellor Tells Washington: ‘You Cannot Go It Alone’ — Europe Must Wean Itself Off U.S. Dependence
At the 62nd Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Mertz urged the United States not to act unilaterally and called on Europe to reduce its dependence on American power. He framed multilateral cooperation — on trade, climate and public health — as essential to meeting global challenges and signalled a renewed push for European strategic autonomy.
Hospitals Under Fire: WHO Reports 31 Killed in Week of Attacks in South Kordofan
WHO says three attacks on medical facilities in South Kordofan between 3–5 February killed 31 people and injured 19, including women and children. The assaults highlight the acute risk to civilians and health services as fighting between Sudanese forces and the Rapid Support Forces escalates, further deepening a humanitarian crisis that has already killed nearly 30,000 people.
WHO: Three South Kordofan Hospitals Attacked in One Week, 31 Killed
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that three hospitals in South Kordofan were attacked between 3–5 February, resulting in 31 deaths and 19 injuries, including women and children. The strikes underscore the widening assault on Sudan’s health infrastructure amid a conflict that began in April 2023 and has already killed nearly 30,000 people.