Zika virus and complications
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WHO public health advice regarding the Olympics and Zika virus
28 May 2016 - Based on current assessment, cancelling or changing the location of the 2016 Olympics will not significantly alter the international spread of Zika virus. Brazil is one of almost 60 countries and territories which to-date report continuing transmission of Zika by mosquitoes. People continue to travel between these countries and territories for a variety of reasons. The best way to reduce risk of disease is to follow public health travel advice.
Zika virus outbreak global response
27 May 2016 – The newly launched "Zika virus outbreak global response: Interim report" provides an update on key activities, the funding gap, and the new strategy moving forward to guide the international response to the spread of Zika virus.
Zika virus strain imported from the Americas to Cabo Verde
20 May 2016 -- Sequencing of the virus in Cabo Verde by Institut Pasteur, Dakar confirms that the Zika virus currently circulating in Cabo Verde is the same as the one circulating in the Americas - the Asian type- and was most likely imported from Brazil. This is the first time that the Zika strain responsible for the outbreaks linked to neurological disorders and microcephaly has been detected in Africa.
One year into the Zika outbreak
5 May 2015 -- On 7 May 2015, Brazil informed WHO/PAHO of its first laboratory confirmed cases of Zika virus. In the last year the scientific community has learned an extraordinary amount about this virus and its effects.
WHO continues to lead the research agenda, while supporting countries in the response. This article chronicles Zika virus from when it was first identified, and details how this fairly obscure disease became a global health emergency.
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Public health emergency
1 Feb 2016WHO declared the cluster of microcephaly cases and other neurological disorders a health emergency.
WHO Director-General on the outcome of the Emergency CommitteeSituation report
60 countriesAs of 25 May, 60 countries and territories report continuing mosquito-borne transmission.
Situation report: Zika virus, Microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndromeGlobal response
23 partnersGlobal and local partners to participate in the Zika virus response.
Zika Strategic Response Framework & Joint Operations PlanSituation and response
Situation reports
WHO Response
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Zika: Strategic Response Framework
Updated 3 March 2016 - Zika virus outbreak global response: Interim report
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Zika funding gap
Updated 10 May 2016
Travel information
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Information for health authorities
11 April 2016 -
Information for travellers
Updated 2 May
Multimedia
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Zika virus strain imported from the Americas to Cabo Verde
20 May 2016 -
Commentary: WHO pregnancy management guidance
19 May 2016 -
WHO calls on countries to prepare as Zika virus expected to spread in Europe
18 May 2016 -
Dispelling rumours around Zika and complications
Updated 17 May 2016 -
Zika and the Olympic and Paralympic Games
12 May 2016 -
Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week Launches
9 May 2016 -
Zika digital timeline
5 May 2016 -
One year into the Zika outbreak
5 May
Resources and publications
WHO Zika app for health workers and public
Guidance for health workers
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Pregnancy management
Updated 13 May 2016 -
Surveillance for Zika virus infection, microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome
6 April 2016 -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice surveys
24 March 2016 -
Lab testing for Zika virus infection
23 March 2016 -
Entomological surveillance for Aedes spp.
15 March 2016 -
Risk communication and community engagement for Zika virus
11 March 2016
Zika virus and complications
Zika virus
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Fact sheet: Zika virus
Updated 15 April -
Q&A: Zika virus
Updated 17 May 2016 - More on Zika virus
Guillain–Barré syndrome
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Fact sheet: Guillain–Barré syndrome
25 February 2016 - More on Guillain–Barré syndrome
Microcephaly
Research and development
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Profile for better Zika tests
14 April 2016 -
Mosquito (vector) control emergency response and preparedness for Zika virus
18 March 2016 -
WHO prioritizes Zika R&D
9 March 2016 -
Zika Open: Access to data in emergencies
Researchers publish and share new data rapidly -
Zika research
Library of Zika research - More on research and development
Disease surveillance
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Zika virus infection – Papua New Guinea
22 April 2016 -
Zika virus infection – Peru
21 April 2016 -
Zika virus infection – Saint Lucia
20 April 2016 -
Zika virus infection – Chile
15 April 2016 -
Zika virus infection – Viet Nam
12 April 2016 -
Microcephaly – France - Martinique
9 April 2016 -
Microcephaly – France - Martinique
1 April 2016 -
Zika virus infection – Dominica and Cuba
29 March 2016
Zika virus timeline
This timeline summarizes the spread of Zika infection, country by country, from the earliest discovery in 1947 to the latest information as of 7 February 2016. Zika virus infection appears to have changed in character while expanding its geographical range.
