Democratic Republic of Congo
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worldWHO Warns of 'Catastrophic Collision' as Ebola and War Rage in Eastern DRC
WHO warns that conflict in eastern DRC is crippling efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak that has already caused over 200 suspected deaths.
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worldEbola Outbreak Outpacing Response Efforts, WHO Chief Warns
WHO Director-General Tedros says the Ebola epidemic in Congo and Uganda is outpacing response efforts, with suspected deaths hitting 220.
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healthEbola Survivor Warns: Dismantled Global Health Systems Fueling New Crisis
Emergency physician Craig Spencer warns the dismantling of US global health infrastructure is making the new Ebola outbreak catastrophic.
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healthWHO Chief: Fast-Moving Ebola Outbreak Outpacing Response in Congo and Uganda
The WHO director-general warns the Ebola epidemic in Congo and Uganda is escalating, with 220 suspected deaths and delayed detection complicating containment.
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healthEbola Spreads to Uganda as Congo Cases Surpass 900 in Ongoing Outbreak
Uganda reports new Ebola cases linked to the Congo outbreak. Suspected cases top 900 as attacks on treatment centers hamper response efforts.
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worldEbola Outbreak Poses Massive Challenge, MSF Official Warns as She Deploys to DRC
A senior MSF official warns of massive logistical challenges in combating the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 200 dead.
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healthWHO Raises Ebola Risk to Highest Level in DRC as Cases Surge
WHO elevates Ebola risk to 'very high' in DR Congo amid 82 confirmed cases and 750 suspected, with Bundibugyo strain lacking approved vaccines or treatments.
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healthCanada's Readiness for Ebola in Question as Rare Outbreak Spreads
A rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the DRC and Uganda has no approved vaccines or treatments, but Canadian experts say the country is prepared.