13 stories tagged #Congo

  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. US Doctor Recovers from Ebola, Returns Home from Congo Mission
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    US Doctor Recovers from Ebola, Returns Home from Congo Mission

    Dr. Peter Stafford is back in the United States with his family after recovering from the Bundibugyo ebolavirus contracted during a humanitarian mission in Congo.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. U.S. Doctor Recovers from Ebola After Treatment in Germany
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    U.S. Doctor Recovers from Ebola After Treatment in Germany

    Dr. Peter Stafford, infected with Ebola in Congo, was released from a Berlin hospital after successful antiviral treatment.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Bundibugyo Ebola: Five Recover in Congo, WHO Director Reports
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    Bundibugyo 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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. Uganda Shuts Border with Congo Amid Rare Ebola Outbreak
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    Uganda 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.

    3w ago 2 min read
  6. Second Ebola Clinic Torched in Congo as 18 Patients Escape
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    Second Ebola Clinic Torched in Congo as 18 Patients Escape

    A second Ebola treatment center is set on fire in eastern Congo. 18 suspected patients are missing, escalating the outbreak crisis.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Canada Weighs Ebola Travel Bans as U.S. Imposes Restrictions
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    Canada Weighs Ebola Travel Bans as U.S. Imposes Restrictions

    Amid a new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, U.S. travel bans are in effect. Canadian experts argue restrictions are ineffective.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Ontario Investigates Possible Ebola Case After Travel to East Africa
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    Ontario Investigates Possible Ebola Case After Travel to East Africa

    Ontario health officials are testing a patient for Ebola after travel to East Africa, though no cases have been confirmed.

    last mo. 1 min read