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Mpox: African countries have beaten disease outbreaks before – here’s what it takes

Barely over a year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that mpox was no longer a public health issue of international concern, it is back in the news. This time with a diversity of variants, new modes of transmission and new populations infected.

The Conversation

The worst security test ever? University slammed over fake Ebola scare as phishing test

A fake report of an Ebola case was by UCSC sent to trick students

TechRadar

After COVID and Ebola, doctors take on mpox amid conflict in eastern DRC

The mpox outbreak puts pressure on a region already struggling with a lack of medicines and an ongoing armed rebellion.

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Global failure to prepare for pandemics ‘gambling with children’s future’

Lessons from Ebola and Covid were not learned, say Helen Clark and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as they launch report calling for urgent action

The Guardian - UK

China conducts animal tests with Ebola-like virus that kills within three days

Researchers developed new method to study effects of Ebola virus infection under controlled lab conditions

The Independent UK

Chinese scientists create deadly virus in lab which can cause death in 3-days

China's scientists have created a new virus that can kill a person in three days. This study, carried out at Hebei Medical University, uses a synthetic virus to simulate the deadly Ebola virus in an effort to gain a deeper understanding of the pathogen. The study clarifies the possible advantages…

The Times of India

32 diseases you can catch from animals

Humans can catch a huge number of diseases from animals, and these can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi.

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Flu Tops List Of Likely Pandemic Pathogens, Disease Experts Warn

Influenza ranked highest, followed by 'Disease X,' Coronavirus, SARS, and Ebola in terms of global pandemic potential.

Zenger

Ebola to COVID: Hunter doctor a freeman of the city inspired by Mandela

'There's no passion to be found in playing small.'

Newcastle Herald

New drug target to prevent Ebola found

Scientists have found a new way in which Ebola reproduces in the human body, how it interacts with a human protein called ubiquitin and have thus identified a potential target for drugs to prevent the viral disease. The deadly virus affects people mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. "We used a combination…

The Times of India

Liberia Marks 10 Years Since Devastating Ebola Outbreak

Liberians commemorate 10th anniversary of Ebola outbreak, honoring victims and addressing challenges.

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Ebola vaccine cuts death rates in half — even if it's given after infection

Ebola is one of the most feared infectious diseases, with more than half of those infected dying. A vaccine has now been shown to cut that mortality rate in half.

WEKU

World leaders to meet to discuss threat of hypothetical ‘Disease X’ pandemic in Davos

‘Disease X’ is ranked as a priority for awareness campaigning by the WHO alongside Covid-19, Ebola and Zika virus

The Independent UK

‘Disease X’ could cause the next pandemic, according to the WHO—or Ebola, SARS, or Nipah. 9 pathogens researchers are keeping a watchful eye on

'Disease X' isn't a threat yet, as far as we know. Here are nine other pandemic threats the World Health Organization is keeping a watchful eye on.

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Time's Person of the Year: 10 past winners as Donald Trump named for second time

The Time Person of the Year tradition began in 1927, so which prominent people or groups have won it recently?

The Independent UK

Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each

Internal documents obtained by The Associated Press show that the World Health Organization has paid $250 each to at least 104 women in Congo who say they were sexually abused or exploited by Ebola outbreak responders

Fortune

These 4 lethal viruses could fuel the next pandemic, new research says. What they are—and how the world can prepare

The pathogens are expected to kill more than 15,000 annually by 2050—even if they don’t make an evolutionary leap that allows them to ravage the globe.

WEKU

Scientific dynamic duo aims to stop the next pandemic before it starts

Two scientists, one Nigerian and one American, created a cutting-edge surveillance network to catch the next emerging disease before it becomes a pandemic.

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Writing about Doctor Jean-Jacques Muyembe to inspire next generations

He's an inspiration for many scientists. And now a book has been released about Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe, known for his work on the Ebola virus and Covid-19. The author is hoping that more Congolese will follow in his footsteps. Meanwhile, two people have been killed in the malian city of…

The Guardian - US

Fake social media posts on Burning Man festival stir conspiracy theory frenzy

Rumors and fake posts about an Ebola outbreak posted on TikTok and Twitter led to a rapid spread of misinformation

The Independent UK

Nevada sheriff bats away wild conspiracy theories about Burning Man festival

Claims of an Ebola outbreak at Burning Man were debunked by local authorities, as thousands leave the festival

The Independent UK

Death investigation underway, thousands trapped: What we know about 2023 Burning Man festival’s flooding chaos

Attendees – including Chris Rock and Diplo – walked miles to escape muddy chaos

The Independent UK

Death investigation underway, thousands trapped: What we know about 2023 Burning Man festival’s flooding chaos

Attendees – including Chris Rock and Diplo – walk miles to escape muddy chaos

WEKU

Remembering David Gilkey: His NPR buddies share stories about their favorite pictures

It is the 7th anniversary of the death of NPR photographer David GIlkey, who was killed by a grenade attack while on assignment in Afghanistan. His colleagues talk about his life and work.

Daily Mirror

Full list of NINE deadly infections that could spark a pandemic - but one is missing

The WHO has listed nine pathogens they believe are the most 'urgent' threat to humanity. Concerned scientists are urgently researching them, but have excluded one key threat

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