Ebola and Attacks Threaten Congo Health Response
Health workers in eastern Congo face dual threats from a rare Ebola outbreak and violent attacks by mistrustful residents as cases near 1,000.
Category : Pandemics
Hantavirus 'Stable for Now,' WHO Leader Says
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship is stable, with 12 cases and 3 deaths confirmed.
Uganda Ebola Outbreak Spreads as WHO Raises Risk to Very High
Uganda confirms two new Ebola cases among health workers, total reaches seven. WHO upgrades risk to 'very high' as outbreak in DRC surges with over 900 suspected cases.
Uganda Ebola Cases Rise to Seven with Two Health Workers Infected
Uganda confirms two new Ebola cases among health workers, raising total to seven. All linked to Congo outbreak. WHO declares global health emergency.
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Deadly Ebola Strain Spreads in Central Africa Without Vaccine
A rare and deadly Ebola strain, Bundibugyo, is spreading rapidly in DRC and Uganda, with no vaccine available. WHO raises risk to 'very high', sparking global health concerns.
Uganda Ebola Cases Rise to Seven
Ugandan health authorities confirmed two new Ebola cases on Monday, raising the total to seven, all linked to the outbreak in neighboring Congo.
Thailand Enforces 21-Day Ebola Quarantine for Travellers
Thailand has introduced mandatory 21-day quarantine for asymptomatic travellers from DRC and Uganda after WHO declared Ebola a global emergency. Over 900 suspected cases reported.
Learning from Past Ebola Failures, Experts Say
Health experts call for applying lessons from previous Ebola outbreaks to improve current response, emphasizing community engagement and rapid action.
DR Congo Ebola Cases Top 900 Amid Attacks, Shortages
Suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo exceed 900; health workers face attacks and shortages. WHO says risk to Congo is very high but global risk remains low.
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Armed Men Storm Congo Ebola Hospital, Demand Bodies
Young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients in eastern Congo, demanding the bodies of their relatives, as gunfire erupted and patients were evacuated.
How Scientists Identified Hantavirus on a Cruise Ship
South African experts raced to identify hantavirus on a Dutch cruise ship after an elderly British man was evacuated to Johannesburg with severe pneumonia.
Attacks on Ebola Centers Highlight Congo's Outbreak Challenges
Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo underscore the complex crises—violence, displacement, aid cuts—hindering the response to a global health emergency.
Ebola Patients Flee as Second Treatment Tent Torched
Eighteen Ebola patients fled after a treatment tent in Mongbwalu, Congo, was set on fire, the second such attack this week. WHO raises risk to 'very high' as Bundibugyo virus spreads.
Ebola Tent Torched in Congo as 18 Suspected Patients Flee
A treatment tent for Ebola in eastern Congo was set ablaze for the second time in a week, and 18 suspected cases escaped into the community, sparking fears of wider spread.
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Uganda Confirms Three New Ebola Cases, Health Worker Infected
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, including a health worker and a traveler from Congo, raising total to five. WHO elevates risk in DRC to 'very high'.
Preppers Stockpile Amid Hantavirus Outbreak Fears
Preppers like Krystal and Carrie are stockpiling food, meds, and gear amid the hantavirus outbreak, urging others to prepare for emergencies without panic.
Uganda Confirms Three New Ebola Cases, Total Now Five
Uganda reports three new Ebola cases, including a health worker, raising total to five. WHO raises risk level for Bundibugyo strain in DRC to 'very high'.
Uganda: Three New Ebola Cases, Health Worker Infected
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, including a health worker and a driver who transported the first case. Total infections rise to five as WHO raises risk level.
SA Scientists Identify Hantavirus on Cruise Ship
South African experts identified a rare hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship in the Atlantic, leading to swift containment and treatment.
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Ebola Cases Triple in DRC, WHO Warns of Rapid Spread
Ebola cases in DRC have tripled in a week with 177 suspected deaths. WHO raises risk to 'very high' amid aid cuts and community distrust.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Spreads Rapidly Amid Aid Cuts
The DRC faces its 17th Ebola outbreak, with nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 deaths. Aid groups warn of uncontrolled spread due to a new strain, funding cuts, and cultural burial practices.
Congo Team Told to Isolate 21 Days Over Ebola
The Congolese national soccer team must isolate for 21 days in Belgium or risk being denied entry to the US for the World Cup due to the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
Quitting Smoking Tied to Reduced Dementia Risk
A new study shows quitting smoking may reduce dementia risk by 16%, but weight gain after quitting can affect benefits. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 33,000 adults over a decade.
Social Smokers Risk Same Lung Damage as Heavy Smokers
New research shows that occasional smoking over many years harms lungs as much as heavy daily smoking, and current screening guidelines miss nearly half of lung cancer cases.
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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak Global Emergency
The World Health Organization has elevated the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to 'very high' risk nationally, declaring it a global emergency. The Bundibugyo strain lacks approved vaccines or treatments.
Doctor on Ebola Risk: What You Need to Know
A doctor explains the risks of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, which has a 33% fatality rate. WHO upgraded risk to 'very high' with 750 cases and 177 deaths.
WHO: Ebola Spreading Rapidly in Congo, Risk Very High
WHO warns Ebola outbreak in Congo is 'spreading rapidly' with risk revised to 'very high' nationally. 82 confirmed cases, 177 suspected deaths. $60 million UN aid released.
Former CDC Director Warns Ebola Could Become Global Pandemic
Dr. Robert Redfield warns that the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with over 600 suspected cases, could spark a significant pandemic, as WHO declares a public health emergency.
WHO: Ebola in Congo Spreading Rapidly, Risk Very High
The WHO chief says the Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading rapidly, upgrading the risk to 'very high' at the national level with 82 confirmed cases and almost 750 suspected.
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