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CDC Ends Hantavirus Response After Coordinated Effort
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded its hantavirus response on June 24, 2026. Officials said the effort identified potential exposures and issued guidance to limit spread.
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Abc Newsworld24 days ago
Mourners Bury 6-Month-Old Ebola Victim in Eastern Congo
Residents gathered Friday to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from Ebola, the third child to die at an orphanage during the current outbreak. The Bundibugyo strain has produced 894 confirmed cases and more than 200 deaths.
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DRC Reports 134 Ebola Cases and 18 Deaths in Latest Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 134 confirmed Ebola cases and 18 deaths since the outbreak began 14 days ago. Officials are monitoring more than 2,600 contacts and treating 125 patients while working to counter misinformation.
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citizen.co.zascience44 days ago
WHO Chief Visits Ebola Epicenter in Eastern Congo as Cases Reach 906 Suspected
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Bunia on May 30 to assess the response to a Bundibugyo virus outbreak that has killed 223 people. Officials reported cases spreading to North Kivu and South Kivu, while Uganda confirmed nine infections.
rte.ieworld52 days ago
Ebola Outbreak Declared in DR Congo After Two-Month Delay
Health authorities have launched a response to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that went undetected for up to two months. The outbreak has recorded 671 suspected cases and 160 suspected deaths across multiple provinces.
kff.orgscience56 days ago
WHO Honors Irish Doctor for Global Health Emergency Work
An Irish physician received a 2026 Director-General's Award for contributions to international health emergency systems. His efforts include establishing a global disease response network and leading responses to multiple outbreaks.
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