World Health Organization
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worldHantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Docks in Netherlands for Disinfection
The MV Hondius arrives in Rotterdam after a deadly hantavirus outbreak, with crew quarantined and the vessel set for decontamination.
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healthGlobal Obesity Trends Diverge: Wealthy Nations Plateau, Developing World Surges
A major new study in Nature reveals obesity rates are leveling off in wealthy nations but still rising sharply in low- and middle-income countries.
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healthCanada Confirms Hantavirus Case in Cruise Ship Outbreak Killing Three
Canadian health officials confirm a hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak that has killed three passengers.
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healthSix Americans Exposed to Ebola in Congo Outbreak
At least six Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola, three at high-risk and one symptomatic. WHO declared a public health emergency.
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worldWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa a Global Health Emergency
WHO declares Ebola in DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, with 8 confirmed cases, 246 suspected, and 80 suspected deaths.
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healthCanada Confirms First Case of Andes Hantavirus in B.C. Patient
A Yukon resident in B.C. has tested positive for Andes hantavirus, a rare strain linked to an Antarctic cruise ship exposure.
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healthWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa a Public Health Emergency After 80 Suspected Deaths
The World Health Organization declares an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus a public health emergency in Congo and Uganda.
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healthUS Hantavirus Case Was False Positive; Outbreak Cases Drop to 10
A suspected hantavirus case in the US is confirmed false positive, reducing outbreak cases from 11 to 10. WHO confirms safe evacuation.