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Pedro Sánchez Meets WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Over Hantavirus Emergency

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez meets with the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, on May 12, 2026. They discuss the management of the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship ''MV Hondius.'' During the meeting and a subsequent press conference, Sanchez and Tedros describe the international operation coordinated by Spain and the WHO for the evacuation, health monitoring, and repatriation of affected passengers. They emphasize the importance of international cooperation and solidarity in responding to global health emergencies. (Photo by Francesco Militello Mirto/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13696141
Date taken: 12 May 2026
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Photographer: Francesco Militello Mirto/NurPhoto
Category: Politics

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