Uganda
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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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healthEbola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 1,000 Cases as Response Struggles
WHO reports 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 deaths as Ebola spreads in DR Congo. Political obstacles and risky conditions challenge response efforts amid new treatment trials.
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healthConflict and Mistrust Accelerate Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Congo
War and conspiracy theories are hindering Ebola containment in the DRC as cases surpass 800, raising fears of a crisis rivaling the historic West Africa epidemic.
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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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healthEbola Surges Past 800 Cases in Congo as Uganda Battles Cross-Border Spread
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 800 confirmed cases. Health officials warn of undetected transmission and continue to monitor a porous border with Uganda.
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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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worldWHO Warns of Escalating Ebola Outbreak in Northeast DR Congo
The World Health Organization reports a widening Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with cases spreading to new regions and crossing into Uganda.
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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.