Bundibugyo Ebola
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healthEbola Outbreak in DR Congo Forces Adaptation of Sacred Burial Rites
Health officials in Bunia, DR Congo, are modifying traditional funeral practices to contain a deadly Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak while respecting cultural mourning needs.
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healthWHO Expands Ebola Response in Congo Amid Community Mistrust and New Guidelines
The World Health Organization is upgrading treatment capacity for Bundibugyo Ebola in the DRC while releasing new clinical guidelines to address community mistrust and lack of approved vaccines.
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healthDR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads as Agencies Brace for Child Victims
WHO and UNICEF warn of rising household transmission in DR Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, with malnourished children facing severe risks amid expanding health zones.
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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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healthCEPI Grants $61.8 Million to Accelerate Ebola Vaccine Development
CEPI awards $61.8M to Moderna, Oxford, and IAVI for rapid development of vaccines against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain.
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healthWHO Chief Warns of Pandemic Gaps as New Ebola Cases Emerge in Uganda
WHO calls for urgent global preparedness as new Ebola cases appear in Uganda. Tedros urges member states to act on cross-border health threats.