International===World Health Organization

The International===World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) is being joined by several U.S. states and cities, including United States===New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, despite the United States' formal withdrawal. This strengthens the network's reach and influence.

The International===World Health Organization (WHO) announced the resumption of preventive cholera vaccination programs and is a key manager of the global vaccine stockpile. WHO also provides recommendations on vaccination strategies and monitors global cholera cases.

The International===World Health Organization is a key partner in the WHO-WMO Climate and Health Joint Programme, which is establishing initiatives to protect South Asians from extreme heat. These initiatives aim to bridge climate science and public health action.

The International===World Health Organization is preparing for a 'worst-case scenario' nuclear threat due to the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. They are refreshing staff on emergency response and providing guidance on long-term health risks from radiation exposure.

The International===World Health Organization (WHO) formally listed snakebite envenoming as a 'highest priority neglected tropical disease' in 2017. The WHO estimates 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes annually, with over 100,000 deaths, disproportionately affecting poor rural communities in low and middle-income countries.