WHO Director-General to Oversee Hantavirus-Affected Ship's Arrival in Tenerife

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is traveling to Tenerife, Spain, to supervise the disembarkation of nearly 150 passengers and crew. Their vessel, the MV Hondius, has experienced a hantavirus outbreak that has claimed three lives, with additional cases reported in other countries. Spain requested international assistance under health regulations due to Tenerife's medical capabilities.