63 stories tagged #Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

  1. WHO Expands Ebola Response in Congo Amid Community Mistrust and New Guidelines
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    WHO 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.

    6d ago 1 min read
  2. WHO Applauds Uganda’s Ebola Response Amid Cross-Border Risks
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    WHO 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.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. WHO and Brazil Urge Finalization of Pandemic Treaty Ahead of Critical July Deadline
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    WHO and Brazil Urge Finalization of Pandemic Treaty Ahead of Critical July Deadline

    Global leaders face pressure to complete a pathogen-sharing annex vital to preventing future health crises, as scientists warn of a 25% chance of another pandemic this decade.

    last wk. 2 min read
  4. WHO Slashes Congo Ebola Count to 116; Vaccine Race Intensifies
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    WHO 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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  5. Inside DR Congo's Ebola Fight: Health Workers Risk Everything
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    Inside DR Congo's Ebola Fight: Health Workers Risk Everything

    As Ebola cases rise in DR Congo, medics use limited resources to treat patients and stay safe amid conflict and distrust.

    3w ago 3 min read
  6. Ebola Cases Near 300 as Brazil Probes Two Suspected Infections
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    Ebola 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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  7. DR Congo Ebola Outbreak: Nurses Discharged After Full Recovery
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    DR Congo Ebola Outbreak: Nurses Discharged After Full Recovery

    Two nurses recovered from Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC, as 210 cases and 17 deaths reported amid ongoing conflict and promising treatments.

    3w ago 2 min read
  8. Bundibugyo Ebola: Five Recover in Congo, WHO Director Reports
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    Bundibugyo Ebola: Five Recover in Congo, WHO Director Reports

    Five patients have recovered from the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in Congo, highlighting the possibility of survival despite no approved vaccine. WHO chief Tedros urges early treatment.

    3w ago 1 min read