Democratic Republic of Congo
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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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healthEbola Surges Past 800 Cases in Congo as Uganda Battles Cross-Border Spread
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 800 confirmed cases. Health officials warn of undetected transmission and continue to monitor a porous border with Uganda.
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worldWHO Warns of Escalating Ebola Outbreak in Northeast DR Congo
The World Health Organization reports a widening Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with cases spreading to new regions and crossing into Uganda.
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worldKenyan Police Fire Tear Gas at Protest Against US Ebola Quarantine Centre
Police in Nanyuki, Kenya, used tear gas on protesters opposing a US-built Ebola quarantine centre for American citizens, citing transparency fears.
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worldEbola Outbreak in Congo: Frontline Doctors Lack Basic Protection
Doctors in northeastern Congo battle a new Ebola strain with few supplies, as conflict and US policy changes hinder the international response.
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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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healthWHO Scales Back Suspected Ebola Cases by Hundreds in DR Congo Outbreak
WHO revises suspected Ebola count down to 116 from 906 as tests rule out other diseases. Confirmed cases at 330, with 48 deaths in DR Congo.
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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.