WHO gathers for annual assembly amid hantavirus and ebola fears: What to know

Published May 18, 2026 9:51am ET



The World Health Organization is meeting on Monday after several recent disease outbreaks stirred health concerns in the international community.

Hantavirus and Ebola will likely be among the top matters of discussion as leaders gather in Geneva this week. The U.S. is not among the member states assembling for WHO’s annual meeting, as President Donald Trump officially pulled Washington out of the organization in January, citing concerns over its handling of COVID-19, among other issues.

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