World Health Organization - Hantavirus cluster press conference - May 7, 2026
Updated 2 days ago
The World Health Organization convenes a crucial press briefing to address an alarming cluster of hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and his expert team provide insights into the outbreak, which has affected passengers aboard the MV Hondius traveling from Argentina to Cape Verde. With eight cases and three fatalities, the conference covers the international response, detailing the roles of participating countries such as the UK, South Africa, and the Netherlands. The briefing highlights WHO's coordinated efforts to manage the public health risk, which is assessed as low, emphasizing the importance of international solidarity and preparedness in handling such health emergencies.