156 stories tagged #WHO

  1. WHO Raises Ebola Risk to 'Very High' in DR Congo
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    WHO Raises Ebola Risk to 'Very High' in DR Congo

    WHO elevates Ebola risk to 'very high' in DR Congo as Bundibugyo strain with no proven vaccine spreads. 750 suspected cases, 177 deaths reported.

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  2. WHO Raises Ebola Risk to 'Very High' in DR Congo
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    WHO Raises Ebola Risk to 'Very High' in DR Congo

    WHO upgrades Ebola risk in DR Congo to 'very high' amid rising cases, with 82 confirmed and nearly 750 suspected infections.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Oxford Scientists Fast-Track New Ebola Vaccine Amid DR Congo Outbreak
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    Oxford Scientists Fast-Track New Ebola Vaccine Amid DR Congo Outbreak

    Oxford University develops a new Ebola vaccine using Covid-era technology as the DR Congo outbreak escalates, with 750 cases and 177 deaths reported.

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  4. Ebola Outbreak: UN Agencies Ramp Up Response in Eastern DRC
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    Ebola Outbreak: UN Agencies Ramp Up Response in Eastern DRC

    UN agencies mount emergency response after new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, delivering medical supplies and raising awareness.

    last wk. 1 min read
  5. DR Congo Cancels World Cup Camp Due to Ebola Outbreak
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    DR Congo Cancels World Cup Camp Due to Ebola Outbreak

    A rare Ebola strain forces the DR Congo national team to relocate pre-tournament training to Belgium ahead of their first World Cup since 1974.

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  6. WHO: Bundibugyo Vaccine Still Months Away as Ebola Outbreak Grows
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    WHO: Bundibugyo Vaccine Still Months Away as Ebola Outbreak Grows

    WHO experts warn a Bundibugyo vaccine candidate could take 6-9 months. Cases in DRC and Uganda rise.

    2w ago 1 min read
  7. Ebola Outbreak in DRC: High Risk Regionally, Low Pandemic Threat Globally
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    Ebola 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.

    2w ago 2 min read
  8. WHO Warns Nicotine Pouch Brands Target Youth as Sales Boom
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    WHO Warns Nicotine Pouch Brands Target Youth as Sales Boom

    The World Health Organization issues a warning about the rapid global expansion of nicotine pouch products aggressively marketed to adolescents and young people.

    2w ago 2 min read