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healthEurope Braces for Record Heatwaves as Health Officials Issue Critical Safety Warnings
European cities face record temperatures nearing 40°C. Health experts outline essential protocols for hydration, sun protection, and identifying heatstroke symptoms during extreme weather events.
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healthEbola Outbreak in DR Congo Forces Adaptation of Sacred Burial Rites
Health officials in Bunia, DR Congo, are modifying traditional funeral practices to contain a deadly Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak while respecting cultural mourning needs.
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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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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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worldLebanon Healthcare Crisis Deepens as Strikes Target Hospitals and Infrastructure
Escalating hostilities in Lebanon have damaged 17 hospitals and killed 135 healthcare workers. UNIFIL peacekeepers repair critical infrastructure amid intense aerial combat and airspace violations.