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Information as of May 7, 2025

Scaling up response to anthrax outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo |01 May 2025|African Region
Kinshasa – Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with support from World Health Organization (WHO), are intensifying emergency response efforts to control an outbreak of anthrax in which 16 suspected and one confirmed human cases have been reported in North Kivu Province in the east of the country.

Epidemiological Update Measles in the Americas Region – 2 May 2025 |2 May 2025 |Pan American Health Organization
In 2025, between epidemiological week (EW) 1 and EW 16, in the Americas Region, 2,325 measles cases have been confirmed, including four deaths, in Argentina (n= 22), Belize (n= 7), the Plurinational State of Bolivia (n= 1), Brazil (n= 5), Canada (n= 1,069), Mexico (n= 421 cases, including one death), and the United States of America (n= 800, including three deaths) . This total represents an 11-fold increase compared to the 205 measles cases reported in the same period of 2024.

Hosting the world, championing health: Seychelles welcomes Africa’s first FIFA Beach…|02 May 2025|African Region
Victoria – Seychelles is hosting the first-ever FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup to be held in Africa. The 2025 event, which runs from 1 – 11 May, has potentially far-reaching impacts.The prestigious tournament offers more than just captivating sport. The Government of Seychelles, World Health Organization (WHO) and FIFA are joining forces to leverage this unique global platform to promote healthier lifestyles and tackle some of the most pressing health challenges of our time.