Mike Ryan
Mike Ryan is the Executive Director of the Health Emergencies Programme at the World Health Organization (WHO), recognized for his extensive experience in global health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks. He has played a crucial role in responding to various health crises, including Ebola and COVID-19, and is known for his expertise in public health, epidemiology, and emergency response. Recently, he was in the news discussing the suspected poisoning event in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting the ongoing health challenges faced by the region, including unexplained illnesses and outbreaks.
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Mike Ryan is an Irish epidemiologist who played a leading role during the Covid pandemic.
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Ireland· 2026-02-27
Mike Ryan believes that the U.S. remains the strongest military in the world.
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Israel· 2025-11-15
Dr Mike Ryan, the deputy director general of the WHO, discussed the detrimental effects of school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Closing schools in Covid pandemic had ‘hugely detrimental effect’, says Mike Ryan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11Dr Mike Ryan has yet to comment on speculation that Labour will sound him out about a run for the presidency.
Opposition parties cooling on possibility of joint left candidate for presidential race – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-30
Mike Ryan is leaving the World Health Organisation after decades of fighting deadly diseases.
What next for the ‘Indiana Jones of epidemiology’ as he leaves WHO? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28
Dr. Mike Ryan is being courted by several parties as a potential consensus Left candidate for the presidential election.
If our Geraldine can thrive in Trump’s Washington, she might be a worthy winner of the race for the Áras – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-21
Dr Mike Ryan became the latest well-known figure to be targeted by political parties for a potential presidential run.
Parties’ selection of candidates for Presidential election becoming a late late show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
Mike Ryan, the Director of Humanitarian Emergencies at the WHO, reported that none of their trucks have been able to enter Gaza.
Netanyahu dispuesto a un 'alto el fuego temporal' en Gaza con la condición de que Hamás libere a los rehenes
Colombia· 2025-05-21
Dr. Mike Ryan served as Executive Director of the WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme since 2019.
Pate hails Ihekweazu's WHO health emergencies appointment
Nigeria· 2025-05-18
Dr Mike Ryan has become the latest high-profile name to be targeted by political parties for a potential presidential run.
Dr Mike Ryan targeted by political parties for potential presidential run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17
Dr Mike Ryan was the executive director for emergencies at WHO before being dropped from the executive team.
How Dr Mike Ryan became a victim of ‘desperate’ funding crisis in WHO – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-16
Dr Mike Ryan is a Sligo-born epidemiologist who became synonymous with the global response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr Mike Ryan is dropped from WHO executive team amid ‘painful’ cost cuts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-15
Dr Mike Ryan described what is happening to the people of Gaza as an 'abomination'.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin accuses Israel of war crime over blocking of aid entering Gaza – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-06
Mike Ryan, the director general of emergencies at the WHO, described the situation in Gaza as an 'abomination'.
Israel lleva a Gaza al borde de la hambruna con su cerco alimentario más largo | Internacional
Spain· 2025-05-04
Dr Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO health emergencies programme, described what is happening to the people of Gaza as an abomination.
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 40 people in Gaza, officials say – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
Mike Ryan, the Deputy Director-General of WHO, described the situation in Gaza as 'atrocious'.
Index - Külföld - Megszorítást jelentett be a WHO, az intézkedés az emberek egészségére is hatással lehet
Hungary· 2025-05-02
Mike Ryan, head of e-commerce insights at online advertising agency Smarter Ecommerce, commented on Temu's advertising strategy.
Shein and Temu warn US import taxes will push up prices
United Kingdom· 2025-04-17
Mike Ryan is the director of the WHO's health emergencies program.
ВОЗ провела учения по готовности к пандемии «мамонтовой оспы» — РБК
Russia· 2025-04-15
Mike Ryan is the head of emergencies at the World Health Organization (WHO) and spoke about the suspected poisoning of water in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
principal suspeita é de fonte de água envenenada, diz OMS
Brazil· 2025-03-05Dr. Mike Ryan is the head of the emergency department at the World Health Organization and commented on the mysterious illness affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Jutarnji list - Misteriozna bolest ubila je 66 ljudi u pet tjedana, sve je počelo kada je troje djece pojelo šišmiša: 'U 48 sati bili su mrtvi'
Croatia· 2025-03-01
Mike Ryan, the UN agency's emergencies director, said an investigation was underway regarding the suspected poisoning event.
Poisoning suspected in DR Congo mystery illness: WHO
Kenya· 2025-02-28