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WHO chief says Ebola 'can be stopped' as he lands in DR Congo

KINSHASA - The UN health chief said on Thursday the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has claimed over 200 lives can be stopped, as he arrived to oversee the fight against the highly infectious disease.

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WHO chief says deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be stopped

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, said Thursday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has killed more than 200 people, can still be contained despite conflict in the country's east. The WHO on Friday announced that one patient was confirmed to…

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WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo

The head of the World Health Organisation is travelling to the Democratic Republic of Congo to oversee efforts to battle an outbreak of Ebola.

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Senegal's ousted PM Sonko elected parliament speaker

In tonight's edition: Senegal's parliament elects Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, three days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fired him as the country’s prime minister. Also, communities affected by the spread of Ebola in DR Congo are trying to navigate the economic effects of the crisis. Plus, in the run-up…

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US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup

The United States, Mexico, and Canada have come together to establish unified travel restrictions due to rising concerns over Ebola. Targeted towards individuals arriving from specific high-risk areas in Africa, these measures are designed to ensure the safety of citizens and international visitors during the upcoming World Cup festivities.

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Ebola: 'You are not alone' in fight, vows DR Congo-bound WHO chief

The World Health Organization chief is heading to the Democratic Republic of Congo to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak. He pledged full support to the nation, emphasizing that together they will overcome the crisis. The outbreak is severely impacting Ituri province, a region already facing multiple challenges.

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US allocates extra $80 mn to tackle Ebola

The United States announced Thursday that it was allocating an additional $80 million to help combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed on Wednesday to keep Ebola out of the United States.

The Economic Times

Rare Ebola Strain Border Panic Triggers Swift US Travel Bans Following Controversial Health Funding Cuts

The WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, prompting the US and other countries to impose travel restrictions

International Business Times UK

Is Co-Diagnostics National Security’s Next Diagnostic Pick?

Global health emergencies are shifting sovereign biodefense strategies toward decentralized diagnostic networks capable of deploying rapid stockpiles.

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UK’s £21m for Ebola crisis currently just 5% of total sent during last massive outbreak

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is said to be assessing what a long-term response could require

The Independent UK

WHO chief heads to Congo as Ebola outbreak strains response

Health authorities in Congo and neighbouring countries are scrambling to contain the latest outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine or treatment.

The Economic Times

Woman Says She Returned From Uganda as Ebola Measures Were Announced, But Faced No Checks at US Airport

A US traveller reported no Ebola screening at Dulles Airport despite new restrictions, raising questions about the consistency of health protocols during outbreaks.

International Business Times UK

Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Kills Over 500 Children as Infections Surge Past 60,000 Amid Vaccine Gaps and Hospital Strain

As global attention focuses on emerging threats such as Ebola and hantavirus in other parts of the world, a more immediate and devastating crisis is unfolding in Bangladesh: measles.

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Urgent aid rushed to Congo amid Ebola outbreak as health workers battle community distrust

Aid supplies have been rushed to Congo to tackle the Ebola outbreak

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spirals Amid Conflict, WHO Warns of "Catastrophic Collision"

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is not only facing the recurring threat of Ebola, which has persisted for decades. As tensions rise due to ongoing armed conflict, the increasingly dangerous situation is crippling outbreak response efforts and blocking humanitarian access, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.

The Independent UK

WHO chief calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Democratic Republic of Congo as number of suspected Ebola cases nears 1,000

Director-general of the WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote in a post on social media that the region is facing a ‘catastrophic collision of disease and conflict’

The Independent UK

Uganda orders immediate closure of border with Congo over Ebola fears

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Uganda shuts border with DR Congo as cases of rare Ebola type surge

The decision by the Ugandan Ebola task force, which goes against World Health Organization guidance, follows a rise in health workers exposed to Ebola by Congolese patients who crossed before the outbreak was declared.

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‘Among the things he feared most was death’: the doctors and nurses dying on the Ebola frontline

Medics battling the incurable disease in Democratic Republic of the Congo working in ‘agonising’ conditions

The Economic Times

Strict Ebola screening for foreign arrivals in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is taking special steps to prevent Ebola. Passengers arriving from foreign countries are being screened at Vijayawada International Airport. Medical teams are checking everyone arriving from Singapore. Special quarantine rooms are ready if needed. No passengers have shown symptoms so far. India currently has no confirmed Ebola cases.

International Business Times UK

President Trump Wants to Send US Citizens Exposed to Ebola to a Makeshift Provisional Facility in Kenya

The Trump administration proposes a controversial plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya, sparking debate over patient care standards and international health responsibilities.

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Is Ebola Entering India? What You Must Know

One hospital quarantine in Bengaluru was enough to trigger fear across the country. After a woman returning from Uganda showed Ebola-like symptoms, panic spread rapidly online, with many wondering whether the deadly virus had finally reached India. Although her test later came back negative, the scare has pushed health authorities…

The Economic Times

Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya

America's Trump administration is planning a new Ebola treatment center in Kenya. This facility will care for Americans exposed to the virus abroad. The move aims to provide quick treatment outside the Democratic Republic of Congo. This plan avoids lengthy medical evacuations to the United States. Kenya's health minister confirmed…

The Times of India

Uganda temporarily closes DRC border amid escalating Ebola outbreak

In a proactive move to combat rising Ebola threats, Uganda has implemented stringent border controls with the DRC. Only essential workers and freight can cross, provided they undergo rigorous health screenings. Those returning home must adhere to a mandatory 21-day isolation period. Educational institutions at the border continue to function,…

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