Bundibugyo virus
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healthWHO Slashes Congo Ebola Count to 116; Vaccine Race Intensifies
WHO drastically revises suspected Ebola cases in Congo down to 116, from over 1,000, as testing clarifies other diseases. Five patients recover.
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healthEbola Cases Near 300 as Brazil Probes Two Suspected Infections
Congo's Ebola outbreak intensifies with 282 cases; Brazil investigates two suspected patients. WHO reports recoveries amid ongoing challenges.
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healthDR Congo Ebola Outbreak: Nurses Discharged After Full Recovery
Two nurses recovered from Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC, as 210 cases and 17 deaths reported amid ongoing conflict and promising treatments.
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healthGlobal Health Funders Fast-Track Three Ebola Vaccines as Outbreak Spreads in Africa
CEPI accelerates development of three Ebola vaccines as Bundibugyo virus spreads in DRC and Uganda, with up to $50 million for Moderna's mRNA candidate.
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healthBundibugyo Ebola: Five Recover in Congo, WHO Director Reports
Five patients have recovered from the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in Congo, highlighting the possibility of survival despite no approved vaccine. WHO chief Tedros urges early treatment.
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worldWHO Chief Arrives in Congo as Ebola Outbreak Spreads Faster Than Response
WHO chief visits Bunia, Congo, as a Bundibugyo virus outbreak spreads rapidly. Cases likely underreported; response efforts are strained.
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healthCanada, U.S. Impose Ebola Travel Restrictions Ahead of World Cup 2026
Canada, backed by the US and Mexico, will block entry from Ebola-affected regions, sparking debate with health experts.
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healthUganda Shuts Border with Congo Amid Rare Ebola Outbreak
Uganda closes its border with Congo due to a surge in suspected Ebola cases. The rare Bundibugyo virus has no approved treatments, raising fears of wider spread.