Democratic Republic of Congo
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healthEbola Outbreak in DRC: High Risk Regionally, Low Pandemic Threat Globally
WHO reports 51 confirmed Ebola cases in DRC and Uganda. No vaccine exists for the rare Bundibugyo strain. Focus is on community trust to stop transmission.
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healthEbola Outbreak Larger Than Known, WHO Chief Warns Amid Global Spread Concerns
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns the Ebola epidemic in DRC and Uganda is much larger than confirmed cases, with high regional risk but low global threat.
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healthUS Doctor with Ebola Airlifted to Berlin's Charité Hospital
Dr. Peter Stafford, infected with Ebola in Congo, arrives in Berlin for specialized treatment at Charité hospital.
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healthEbola Outbreak in Congo Sparks Global Emergency: Could It Reach the US?
WHO declares a global health emergency as a deadly Ebola outbreak spreads in the DRC. One American infected. CDC coordinates safe withdrawal.
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healthRare Bundibugyo Ebola Strain: What You Need to Know
WHO declares public health emergency as rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain spreads in DRC and Uganda. Lower mortality rate but no approved vaccines.
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healthEbola Outbreak in DRC Declared Global Health Emergency: Rare Strain Poses New Challenges
A Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in conflict-ridden eastern DRC is declared a global emergency. No vaccine exists for this rare strain.
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healthSix Americans Exposed to Ebola in Congo Outbreak
At least six Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola, three at high-risk and one symptomatic. WHO declared a public health emergency.
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healthWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa a Public Health Emergency After 80 Suspected Deaths
The World Health Organization declares an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus a public health emergency in Congo and Uganda.