77 stories tagged #World Health Organization

  1. 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.

    13h ago 1 min read
  2. Nicotine Pouches Spark Health Alarm Among Teens and Experts
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    Nicotine Pouches Spark Health Alarm Among Teens and Experts

    Nicotine pouches gain popularity among youth, raising concerns over addiction and health risks.

    2d ago 1 min read
  3. Ebola Scare Hits Brazil as Two Patients Isolated After African Travel
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    Ebola Scare Hits Brazil as Two Patients Isolated After African Travel

    Two symptomatic patients isolated in Brazil after recent travel to Ebola-affected regions in Africa, officials confirm.

    3d ago 1 min read
  4. WHO Leader Visits Ebola Epicenter, Urges Global Aid
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    WHO Leader Visits Ebola Epicenter, Urges Global Aid

    Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrives in DR Congo's Ituri province as a severe Ebola outbreak spreads, with over 1,000 cases and 246 deaths reported.

    4d ago 1 min read
  5. WHO Chief Arrives in Congo as Ebola Outbreak Spreads Faster Than Response
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    WHO Chief Arrives in Congo as Ebola Outbreak Spreads Faster Than Response

    WHO chief visits Bunia, Congo, as a Bundibugyo virus outbreak spreads rapidly. Cases likely underreported; response efforts are strained.

    4d ago 1 min read
  6. Canada, U.S. Impose Ebola Travel Restrictions Ahead of World Cup 2026
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    Canada, U.S. Impose Ebola Travel Restrictions Ahead of World Cup 2026

    Canada, backed by the US and Mexico, will block entry from Ebola-affected regions, sparking debate with health experts.

    6d ago 2 min read
  7. Uganda Closes Border with DR Congo as Rare Ebola Cases Surge
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    Uganda Closes Border with DR Congo as Rare Ebola Cases Surge

    Uganda shuts its border with DR Congo after suspected cases of a rare Ebola strain near 1,000, defying WHO guidance.

    6d ago 1 min read
  8. Canada Orders 21-Day Isolation for Travelers from Ebola-Affected Regions
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    Canada Orders 21-Day Isolation for Travelers from Ebola-Affected Regions

    Canada mandates self-isolation for travelers from Ebola zones. Immigration applications from DR Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda are suspended.

    last wk. 1 min read