Africa CDC
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healthEbola Outbreak in Congo: Cases Exceed 1,000 with Over 250 Fatalities
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has seen over 1,000 cases and more than 250 deaths, highlighting severe challenges in containment and response efforts.
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healthMissing Ebola Patient Recovered in DR Congo Amid Security Crisis
A six-year-old Ebola patient abducted from a Butembo hospital has been found stable. Health officials face community distrust and a rare Bundibugyo strain without an available vaccine.
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healthConflict and Mistrust Accelerate Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Congo
War and conspiracy theories are hindering Ebola containment in the DRC as cases surpass 800, raising fears of a crisis rivaling the historic West Africa epidemic.
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healthAfrica CDC and WHO Launch $518M Joint Ebola Response Plan
Africa CDC and WHO unveil a six-month, $518 million strategy to combat the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in DRC and Uganda, emphasizing rapid detection and community engagement.
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healthDeadly Rare Ebola Strain Surges in Eastern DRC, No Treatment Exists
Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC surges to 515 cases and 91 deaths; rare Bundibugyo strain has no approved treatments or vaccines.
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healthEbola Cases Surge Over 400 in Central Africa, Fears of Major Epidemic Grow
WHO reports 471 Ebola cases and 84 deaths across DR Congo and Uganda, with no approved vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo strain.
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healthEbola Scare Hits Italy: Suspected Case in Sardinia
A suspected Ebola case in Cagliari, Sardinia, triggers emergency protocols. Patient isolated; Italy urges EU border action.
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healthDR Congo Governor Warns of Catastrophe as Ebola Outbreak Escalates
Ituri's military governor compares fight against Ebola to a 'war' lacking resources, with over 900 suspected cases and 223 deaths.