Democratic Republic of the Congo
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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.
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worldCanada Suspends Over 24,000 Travel Documents Over Ebola Fears
Canada suspends 24K+ travel documents from Ebola-affected African nations amid outbreak concerns.
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healthEbola Could Become 'Deadliest Outbreak on Record', IRC Warns
The IRC warns the DRC Ebola outbreak could become the deadliest on record without urgent international action.
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healthWHO Exposes Gaps in National Mortality Data Systems Amid Global Health Challenges
WHO reveals that only 73 of 194 nations can produce regular death counts, highlighting urgent need for robust mortality surveillance.
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healthEbola Outbreak in DRC Spreading Faster Than Containment Efforts
WHO reports over 900 suspected cases of Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC, with outbreaks outpacing health worker response amid community distrust.