Ex-CDC Head: Ebola Could Become 'Very Significant Pandemic'
Former CDC director Robert Redfield warns the Ebola outbreak in Africa could become a major regional pandemic, with over 130 deaths reported.
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Measles Warning for Spanish Holiday Destination
Holidaymakers urged to check vaccinations after measles outbreak in Alcantarilla, Murcia, with eight cases confirmed. Health officials contain spread.
Ex-CDC Chief: Ebola Could Become Major Pandemic
Former CDC Director Robert Redfield warns the Ebola outbreak may escalate into a significant pandemic, potentially spreading to Tanzania, Sudan, and Rwanda.
Climate Change Drives Venomous Snakes into Human Areas
A WHO-led study finds that climate disruption and habitat changes are pushing venomous snakes into new regions, increasing human-snake encounters and bite risks globally.
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Ebola Outbreak: Spread and Mortality Rate Explained
As Ebola cases surge in Congo and Uganda, learn how the virus spreads, its symptoms, and the fatality rate of the rare Bundibugyo strain.
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Disneyland will lift the 11 a.m. restriction on park hopping between Disneyland Park and California Adventure starting June 9, allowing guests to move freely between the two parks.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Cases Just Tip of Iceberg, Coalition Warns
A global vaccine coalition warns that Congo's Ebola outbreak cases are just the tip of the iceberg, with no approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain.
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Gaining Momentum, Aid Groups Warn
Healthcare workers in eastern Congo appeal for supplies as a rare Ebola strain spreads, with 139 suspected deaths and nearly 600 cases, amid armed group threats and aid cuts.
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Ebola in Rebel Zone Sparks Spread Fears
Suspected Ebola cases in a rebel-held area of South Kivu, DRC, hundreds of kilometres from the epicentre, signal worrying expansion of the Bundibugyo strain outbreak with 139 deaths.
UK Contingency Plan for West Nile Virus After Mosquito Detection
The UK government has published a contingency plan for West Nile virus after detecting infected mosquitoes. No human cases have been reported, but the risk may increase with climate change.
UK Contingency Plan for West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes
The UK government has issued a contingency plan after West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes were detected in the country. The virus, with no vaccine, has killed 67 in Europe.
Ebola in DRC: Conflict and Aid Cuts Hinder Response
The WHO declares the 17th Ebola outbreak in the DRC a public health emergency. Armed conflict and aid cuts worsen the crisis, with 139 suspected deaths and nearly 600 cases.
DRC's 17th Ebola Outbreak Lacks Vaccine and Treatment Centre
A humanitarian leader in the DRC reveals hospitals are overwhelmed as the country battles its 17th Ebola outbreak, with no approved vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo strain and no dedicated treatment centre.
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Began Months Ago, Warns WHO
The WHO warns that the Ebola outbreak in DRC, which has killed over 130, likely started months ago and will continue to grow due to delayed detection and lack of vaccine.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Kills 130+; 600 Infected, American Evacuated
Health officials warn of rapid Ebola spread in DRC and Uganda, with 136 deaths and nearly 600 cases. An American doctor is infected. No vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo strain.
US Doctor with Ebola 'Barely Strong Enough to Walk'
Dr Peter Stafford, a US missionary, was too weak to stand when flown to Germany for Ebola treatment. He likely contracted the virus from a patient.
WHO: Ebola Outbreak Started Months Before Detection
The World Health Organisation acknowledges the Ebola outbreak began months before detection, following criticism from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
WHO: Ebola Risk High Locally, Low Globally as Outbreak Grows
The WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda poses high local risk but low global threat. Over 130 suspected deaths, aid efforts intensify.
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Ebola Outbreak in DRC Spinning Out of Control
Health workers in DRC struggle to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in war-torn regions, with aid cuts and weak surveillance hampering response efforts and risking wider spread.
Ebola Death Toll to Rise as WHO Issues Grim Forecast
The WHO declares a rare Ebola outbreak a public health emergency, with 139 deaths and 600 suspected cases expected to rise in a densely populated conflict zone.
WHO Warns Ebola Cases Will Rise as Deaths Reach 139
The WHO declares a rare Ebola outbreak a public health emergency, with 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths. The Bundibugyo strain spread undetected in a conflict-ridden area.
Argentine Rat Trapping in Ushuaia for Hantavirus Source
Argentine investigators are trapping rodents in Ushuaia's forests to find the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, which killed three people.
Emergency summit called as Ebola spreads in DR Congo
An emergency WHO summit has been called after Ebola was declared a global health emergency. Over 130 have died in DR Congo, with fears of spread to Uganda.
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Bundibugyo Ebola Strain: Key Differences and Dangers
The Bundibugyo Ebola strain has killed 131 in Congo. Unlike Zaire, it has no vaccines and a 30-50% fatality rate. Learn how it spreads and why it's a growing concern.
Ebola Death Toll Soars; WHO Warns of Outbreak Speed
The WHO expresses deep concern over the rapid spread of Ebola in Africa as the death toll rises in Congo, with a public health emergency declared.
WHO Alarmed by DRC Ebola: Lessons from Past Outbreaks
The WHO declared a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC a public health emergency within 48 hours. Conflict, mistrust, and a rare strain complicate the response.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Demands Urgent Global Response
The WHO declares Ebola a public health emergency as a rare strain, conflict, and aid cuts exacerbate the outbreak in DRC and Uganda.
WHO Considers Experimental Vaccines for DRC Ebola Outbreak
The WHO is considering experimental vaccines as Ebola cases and deaths rise in the DRC, with over 500 suspected cases and 130 deaths reported.
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New hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks raise questions about global pandemic preparedness. Experts discuss risks and readiness for future health emergencies.
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