14 stories tagged #Africa CDC

  1. Ebola Outbreak in Congo: Cases Exceed 1,000 with Over 250 Fatalities
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    Ebola 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.

    yesterday 1 min read
  2. Missing Ebola Patient Recovered in DR Congo Amid Security Crisis
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    Missing 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.

    4d ago 2 min read
  3. Conflict and Mistrust Accelerate Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Congo
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    Conflict 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.

    6d ago 2 min read
  4. Africa CDC and WHO Launch $518M Joint Ebola Response Plan
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    Africa 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.

    last wk. 1 min read
  5. Deadly Rare Ebola Strain Surges in Eastern DRC, No Treatment Exists
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    Deadly 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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  6. Ebola Cases Surge Over 400 in Central Africa, Fears of Major Epidemic Grow
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    Ebola 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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  7. Ebola Scare Hits Italy: Suspected Case in Sardinia
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    Ebola Scare Hits Italy: Suspected Case in Sardinia

    A suspected Ebola case in Cagliari, Sardinia, triggers emergency protocols. Patient isolated; Italy urges EU border action.

    3w ago 1 min read
  8. DR Congo Governor Warns of Catastrophe as Ebola Outbreak Escalates
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    DR 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.

    last mo. 2 min read