Democratic Republic of the Congo
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healthEbola Death Toll Surpasses 500 in DRC as WHO Warns of Uncontrolled Spread
The WHO reports the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has killed over 500 people. Treatment centers are saturated amid ongoing conflict, but a new clinical trial offers hope.
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healthEbola Scare in Scotland Cleared as Patient Tests Negative
A suspected Ebola case at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow tested negative, though global health officials remain on alert over rising cases in central Africa.
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healthUNICEF and Gavi Seek to Fast-Track Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine Supply
UNICEF and Gavi’s new Expression of Interest aims to speed development of a vaccine for the deadly Bundibugyo Ebola strain, with over 1,000 cases reported in DRC and Uganda.
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healthFirst Imported Ebola Case in Europe: French Doctor Tests Positive After Congo Mission
A French doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in DR Congo is the first imported Ebola case in Europe. Patient isolated and stable; ECDC says EU transmission risk very low, urges preparedness.
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healthWHO Expands Ebola Response in Congo Amid Community Mistrust and New Guidelines
The World Health Organization is upgrading treatment capacity for Bundibugyo Ebola in the DRC while releasing new clinical guidelines to address community mistrust and lack of approved vaccines.
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healthDistrust Fuels Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DR Congo
Aid officials say medical efforts are failing because communities question if Ebola is real, requiring a new strategy built on respect and transparent communication.
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healthWHO Applauds Uganda’s Ebola Response Amid Cross-Border Risks
WHO officials commend Uganda’s rapid mobilization and readiness against the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, while emphasizing the need for continued vigilance and regional cooperation with the DRC.
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healthAfrica CDC and WHO Launch $518M Joint Ebola Response Plan
Africa CDC and WHO unveil a six-month, $518 million strategy to combat the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in DRC and Uganda, emphasizing rapid detection and community engagement.