7 stories tagged #public health emergency

  1. Rare Ebola Strain Triggers Global Health Emergency
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    Rare Ebola Strain Triggers Global Health Emergency

    The Bundibugyo strain, with no approved vaccine, spreads in DR Congo and Uganda, prompting worldwide vigilance.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. Six Americans Exposed to Ebola in Congo Outbreak
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    Six 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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Raises Alarm Amid Unique Challenges
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    Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Raises Alarm Amid Unique Challenges

    An Ebola outbreak in the DRC, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, has nearly 250 suspected cases and 80 deaths. No approved vaccines or treatments exist, complicating containment.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Manitoba Declares HIV Public Health Emergency Amid 130% Surge
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    Manitoba Declares HIV Public Health Emergency Amid 130% Surge

    Manitoba declares a public health emergency after a sharp rise in HIV cases, with 328 new cases in 2025, tripling 2021 numbers. Infants affected.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. British Columbia Marks Decade Since Overdose Emergency Declaration, 18,000 Lives Lost
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    British Columbia Marks Decade Since Overdose Emergency Declaration, 18,000 Lives Lost

    British Columbia commemorates 10 years since declaring a public health emergency due to the overdose crisis, reflecting on over 18,000 lives lost and calls for renewed action.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. BC Marks Decade of Toxic Drug Crisis with Over 18,000 Deaths
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    BC Marks Decade of Toxic Drug Crisis with Over 18,000 Deaths

    British Columbia reflects on 10 years since declaring a toxic drug public health emergency, with over 18,000 lives lost and specific demographics disproportionately affected.

    last mo. 2 min read
  7. Faces of Tragedy: British Columbia's Toxic Drug Crisis
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    Faces of Tragedy: British Columbia's Toxic Drug Crisis

    Personal stories of loss and resilience amid British Columbia's decade-long toxic drug emergency, highlighting the human cost of the crisis.

    last mo. 2 min read