Emergencies
The global disease outbreak of COVID-19 was first reported to WHO on 31 December 2019.
On 6 February 2023, a series of massive earthquakes struck south-eastern Türkiye near the border with the Syrian Arab Republic.
COVID-19 in focus
An interactive dashboard and map providing the latest global numbers and numbers by country of COVID-19 cases on a daily basis.
The latest updates and information from WHO on COVID-19 vaccines, the ACT Accelerator, SAGE recommendations and the COVAX initiative.
An interactive timeline showcasing how the organization has taken action on information, science, leadership, advice, response and resourcing.
Featured resources and guidance
COVID-19 guidance >
3 July 2023
EWARS in a box: mobile user guide
This Mobile user guidance is aimed at supporting implementation of EWARS in a box, WHO’s electronic early warning, alert and response system...
15 June 2023
Contingency Fund for Emergencies: 2022 annual report: Enabling quick action to save lives
The Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) provides WHO with rapid and flexible resources to respond to disease outbreaks and other health emergencies....