WHO DG Tedros direct message to people of Tenerife: hantavirus risk remains LOW

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus published an official message addressed to the people of Tenerife (May 9, 2026) regarding the MV Hondius hantavirus response. He emphasized that 'the current public health risk from hantavirus remains low' and thanked Spain for its solidarity in receiving the vessel. Tedros traveled to Tenerife to oversee the disembarkation operation.

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hantavirus