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citizen.co.zaworld9 days ago
Ebola Outbreak Expands in Northeastern Congo, WHO Says
The World Health Organization reported Friday that the Ebola outbreak in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to additional areas and is larger than previously detected. Health authorities are assessing the updated scope of transmission.
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France 24science19 days agoUpdated
Ebola Outbreak: 330 Confirmed Cases, 49 Deaths; Suspected Tally Falls to 116
The World Health Organization on Tuesday lowered its count of suspected Ebola cases from 906 to 116 after testing ruled out other illnesses. Confirmed cases stand at 330 across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
South China Morning Postworld20 days ago
WHO Chief Briefs DR Congo President as Ebola Outbreak — Already Third-Largest on Record — Continues to Spread Undetected
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus concluded his visit to Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday after meeting President Felix Tshisekedi and traveling to Ituri province. An aid agency warned the outbreak may be larger than reported.
rte.ieworld20 days ago
Five Ebola Patients Recover at Newly Opened Treatment Facility in Bunia
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus toured the newly opened treatment center in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday, where five patients have recovered from the Bundibugyo strain.
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rte.ieworld20 days ago
WHO chief to meet Congo president as Ebola spread warning issued
The World Health Organization director will meet the Congolese president amid reports that Ebola may have circulated undetected for months. Health authorities continue surveillance and contact tracing in affected areas.
rte.ieworld20 days ago
43 Dead as Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The World Health Organization reported five recoveries from the Bundibugyo strain during a visit to Bunia. The outbreak spanning DRC and Uganda has recorded 263 confirmed cases and 43 deaths.
nypost.comworld21 days ago
WHO Director-General Urges Early Ebola Care During Congo Facility Visit
The WHO Director-General visited a new Ebola treatment facility in eastern Congo and called for prompt medical attention when symptoms appear. Cases have continued to increase across three provinces in the country.
rte.ieworld21 days ago
Brazilian Officials Monitor Two Men for Possible Ebola Infection
Health authorities in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states are monitoring two men who recently arrived from Ebola-affected countries. One tested negative for the virus; the other tested positive for malaria.
Forbesfinance21 days ago
Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in Congo: Five Patients Recover as Cases Reach 134 Confirmed with 18 Deaths
WHO reports five recoveries as 134 confirmed cases and 18 deaths are tallied across Congo and Uganda. A new treatment center opened in Bunia amid security and community challenges.
BBC Newsworld21 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 1,000 Suspected Cases as Diagnostic and Coordination Efforts Continue
MSF warns the outbreak response has not kept pace with daily new cases. WHO chief visits Ituri province as Uganda confirms nine cases and one death.
The Japan Timesscience22 days ago
WHO Chief Visits Ebola-Affected Ituri Province in Democratic Republic of Congo
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus traveled to Bunia on May 30 to urge treatment and safe burials. The Bundibugyo strain outbreak is the 17th in Congo and the third-largest since the virus was identified.
Los Angeles Timesworld4 days ago
DRC Reports 225 Confirmed Ebola Cases as It Battles 17th Outbreak
Congolese authorities reported 225 confirmed cases on Friday, nearly double the total recorded two days earlier. The Bundibugyo virus has spread to North Kivu and South Kivu provinces amid attacks on health teams.
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citizen.co.zascience22 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.iepolitics23 days agoUpdated
Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in DRC Kills 10, 1 Recovers
The World Health Organization reports a 30-50% death rate among confirmed cases and more than 1,000 total infections. Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa on Thursday to coordinate the response.
rte.ieworld24 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DR Congo Kills Over 1,800 as Conflict Hinders Containment
The head of the World Health Organization urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to allow Ebola containment efforts to catch up with a fast-moving outbreak. Uganda closed its border with the DRC in response to the health emergency.
The Guardianworld26 days ago
WHO Says Ebola Outbreak in DRC Exceeds Response Capacity
The World Health Organization said the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than containment measures. At least 220 suspected deaths have been reported, and neighboring countries face elevated risk.
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Bbcworld27 days ago
Police Fire Shots to Disperse Crowd at DR Congo Ebola Centre
Police fired shots into the air on Sunday to disperse crowds attempting to retrieve bodies from an Ebola treatment centre in Mongwalu. The incident follows earlier attacks on isolation facilities in the same region.
michaelwest.com.auscience28 days ago
Ebola Outbreak Declared in DRC and Uganda, WHO Issues Global Alert
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have confirmed an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern on 16 May 2026.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld32 days ago
WHO Reports 600 Suspected Ebola Cases and 139 Suspected Deaths in DR Congo
The World Health Organization says two experimental vaccines for the Bundibugyo species are in development. Officials have confirmed 51 cases in DR Congo and two in Uganda.
France 24world32 days ago
WHO Says Ebola Risk High in Congo, Uganda but Low Globally
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda poses high risk at national and regional levels but low risk worldwide. Officials confirmed 51 cases in Congo with hundreds more suspected.
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koreaboo.comworld32 days ago
WHO Advises Against U.S. Travel Ban on Ebola-Affected Countries
The World Health Organization recommended contact tracing over travel restrictions for countries affected by Ebola. Officials noted the virus spreads only through direct contact with blood or body fluids and is not airborne.
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thehindu.comworld33 days ago
WHO Awards Liberia Health Minister Certificate for Tobacco Control Work
The World Health Organization presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Liberia's Health Minister for efforts in tobacco control. The award was given during activities marking World No Tobacco Day 2026.
kff.orgworld34 days ago
WHO Report Says Global Health Investment Lags Behind Rising Pandemic Risk
A new report from the World Health Organization finds that funding for global health research and preparedness has not kept pace with more frequent and intense infectious disease outbreaks. The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board warns that a future pandemic could cause greater…
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theverge.comscience39 days ago
WHO Updates SHAKE Technical Package on Sodium Reduction Policies
The World Health Organization launched the second edition of its SHAKE the salt habit package during Salt Awareness Week 2026. Average global sodium intake exceeds twice the recommended limit, contributing to 1.7 million deaths in 2023. The update emphasizes mandatory government…
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theverge.comscience40 days ago
WHO Releases Updated SHAKE Technical Package on Sodium Reduction Policies
The World Health Organization launched the second edition of its SHAKE the salt habit package during Salt Awareness Week 2026. Average global sodium intake exceeds twice the recommended limit, contributing to 1.7 million deaths in 2023. The update provides governments with detail…
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CDC Classifies Hantavirus Outbreak as Level 3 Emergency
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention activated its Emergency Operations Center on Friday after classifying the ongoing hantavirus outbreak as level 3, the lowest of its emergency activation levels. Two new suspected cases were reported the same day linked to a cruise sh…
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deccanchronicle.comscience44 days ago
WHO, UNICEF and Partners Publish First Global Guide on Respectful Maternal and Newborn Care
WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF and HRP jointly published the implementation guide aimed at eliminating mistreatment during labour, childbirth and newborn care. The compendium builds on a 2014 WHO statement and draws on 2019 research showing high rates of abuse and non-consensual procedures.…
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rte.ieworld4 days ago
MV Hondius Continues to Canary Islands Amid Suspected Hantavirus Cases and Three Deaths
The MV Hondius cruise ship, hit by a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people, will sail from Cape Verde to Spain's Canary Islands with passengers aboard. Spain's health ministry confirmed it will receive the vessel in line with international law, while medical…
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japantimes.co.jpworld47 days ago
Three Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship MV Hondius Off Cape Verde
The World Health Organization reported possible person-to-person spread of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship, with three deaths and seven total cases. The vessel remains off Cape Verde awaiting evacuation of two ill crew members before heading to Spain's Canary Islands. Co…
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