Weekly Bulletin on Outbreak and other Emergencies: Week 36: 31 August to 6 September 202

Weekly Bulletin on Outbreak and other Emergencies: Week 36: 31 August to 6 September 202 orlunwop@who.int Wed, 30/09/2026 - 14:39 This Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African Region. This week’s articles cover: Yellow fever, Côte d’Ivoire Mpox, Kenya Humanitarian situation in Mozambique Week 36: 31 August to 6 September 2026 Related Health Topics…

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